Notes:
See this video
https://youtu.be/ksWOTN_bwko to get mini recipes to make fruit syrups and purees !
Recipe #1 - Raw bon bons
Ingredients:
1 1/2 C. Brazil nuts or macadamia nuts
3/4 C. Unsweetened shredded coconut
6 pitted medjool dates
1 Tbs. fig syrup , date syrup, or other fruit syrup
1/2 tsp.real pure vanilla extract ( Optional)
Approx . 1 tsp . water ( In case your batch comes out too dry It varies based on dryness of specific nuts and dates )
Directions:
1. Put the nuts , 1/2 C. shredded coconut, vanilla ( If using ) and, dates in a food processor and process until fine and well blended . 2. If it's not sticking to the sides at all you will need to add liquid . Try to form them into balls .if they stick well they are the right consistency . 3.Try them and decide if you wish to add agave . If so add it and process again . 4. When mix is ready remove blade and form into balls ( size is preference ) And then roll onto a plate of the remaining coconut or dip in a bowl of the remaining coconut .
Done and Delicious !
Variations! -
Add raw cocao ( 2 Tbs-ish )For chocolate bon bons ! Add additional water as needed
Add 3/4 tsp. any desired 100 % pure extract desired suggestions - almond, orange, peppermint ( with chocolate version mmm ! ) ... You may want to add an extra date or two
Skip the coconut if you don't like it or are allergic and add more nuts instead or seeds such as hemp seeds.
Lemon poppy seed bon bons - Add lemon extract and vanilla extract and 2 Tbs. Poppy seeds
Recipe #2- RAW PIE , TART , etc CRUST:
1 heaping cup walnuts or other nut of choice recommendations include : Pecans, hazelnuts, brazil nuts
1 heaping cup pitted dates (soaked for 10 minutes in warm water and drained)
Recipe # 3- "Ginger Sweet Potato Carrot Carrot Soup"
Ingredients:
3 C. Sweet Potato chopped into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 TBS. Organic ginger juice
16 oz. Pure Carrot juice
3/4 C. Shredded carrots
3/4 Tsp. Fresh shredded ginger ( optional but, delightful )
1 14oz. can light coconut milk
3/4 tsp. ginger juice
Directions :1.) In a medium size pot. Cook sweet potatoes in water and 1 1/2 TBS. Ginger juice until soft and mash-able. Strain . 2.) Mash some but, not all to allow chunks in soap. Add carrot juice , coconut milk, carrots, fresh grated ginger and 3/4 tsp. ginger juice. 3.) Cook over medium low heat until warm and carrot shreds are desired consistency .
Recipe # 4 - Mango Trail mix ( Video )
http://youtu.be/6CE1mnTFMTU
Recipe # 4 - Cherry Almond Quinoa
1.) Prepare white quinoa 2.) Cut up desired amount of sweet red cherries (removing pits and stems of course ) , 3.) Add that and almonds to cooked quinoa and mix.
Recipe # 5-Sunny smoothie
Notes* To make it more like a thick shake or an ice cream simply go light on the liquids ;)
Ingredients - 2 bananas, frozen peaches and pineapple chunks ,oj , and optional soy milk. Put in blender and blend till smooth
Recipe #6 -Purple Tinted Fruit Salad !
This fruit salad is blueberries(frozen but de-thawed. Frozen or fresh work ),manderine oranges (one can labeled vegan ..if you use cans you should look for that to insure they are only sitting in their juice and not sugar which may not be vegan . And isn't plant strong regardless! ), pineapple, unsweetened coconut flakes and hemp seeds . And its delicious!
Recipe #7 - Pina Colada In an Acorn Squash bowl
1.) preheated oven to 375 degrees 2.) Chop an acorn squash in half horizontally .3.) Scoop the seeds and stringy stuff out
4. ) Fill the bottom of a casserole dish with about an inch of water 5.) And place the halves upside down in the water 6.) Put in oven
7.) Bake for 40 minutes (time may vary slightly depending on the size of the squash ) check to see if it's done by putting a fork into the top it should go in easily and smoothly. 8.) take out of water and turn right side up in a dish 9.) Fill with chunks of pineapple and unsweetened shredded coconut (you can also use fresh coconut )
Recipe #8 - Easy Vegan Pumpkin French Toast
Ingredients:
Bread - 5-6 slices
ground flax seed ( optional )
Pure vanilla extract - 1/5- 1/4 tsp.
Pumpkin spice 3/4 tsp. Or to taste
1/2 ripe banana or 1/3 C. mango sauce , pear sauce or apple sauce
3 Tbs. Unseasoned or sweetened pumpkin puree
Directions:
Mix ingredients in a bowl. Dunk bread slices so , both sides are coated. Fry in coconut oil ( oiled with coconut oil ) skillet set to medium high before hand. Brown on both sides and serve with dates , date syrup, fig syrup or fruit syrup of chose !
Recipe # 9 - Fried Plantains !
Note * - Important make sure they are at the correct ripeness !! This one was perfect !
Just slice plantains and peel like shown in album titled " fried plantains " . Fry in heated coconut oil . Turn over when browned on bottom side . Allow other side to brown also. Add sea salt or cinnamon to them when finished and they are delicious ! Well I think so ! Pat dry with paper towel if too oily .
Recipe # 10 -
Banana Cream Pie
Note: See bottom for a chocolate crust variation
INGREDIENTS
CRUST:
1 heaping cup walnuts
1 heaping cup pitted dates (soaked for 10 minutes in warm water and drained)
FILLING:
1.25 cups cashews soaked for at least 4 hours or overnight, then drained
3.5 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup date or fig syrup
1 medium just ripe banana (~ 1/2 cup mashed)*
1/3 cup full fat coconut milk
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
2-3 Tbsp lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS
Place soaked dates in the food processor and process until small bits remain and/or it forms into a ball. Remove and set aside.
Process walnuts until a mealy consistency is achieved. Add back in dates and a pinch of sea salt and mix to combine. When squeezed, the crust should stick together and be moldable. Add another date or two if needed to moisten further. If too moist add a few more walnuts.
Press into a spring form pan, or an 8x8 baking dish or round cake pan lined parchment. Press until flat, going up the sides about 1/2 inch.
Place in freezer to set.
Add all filling ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy - about 1-2 minutes. If it's having trouble blending, add a little more date, fig etc syrup or water . It should be silky smooth when completely combined.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Pour into crust and smooth with a spoon. Tap to release any air bubbles, then cover and freeze until set - about 4-6 hours.
with optional Chocolate or Chocolate crust - To make a chocolate crust simply add 2 tbs . 100 % cocao powder ( unsweetened of course and 2 extra dates .
Recipe # 11
Raw Pumpkin Pie
INGREDIENTS
Crust:
1/2 cup raw almonds or Brazil nuts
1/2 cup raw cashews or walnuts or pecans
3/4 cup dates (about 18 small), pitted soak for 3 hrs if very dry
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup raw, unsweetened, shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Filling:
1 small pie pumpkin (4 cups), peeled and seeded
10 dates, pitted ( soaked for 3 hrs if very dry)
1 medium banana
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, organic soy or other unsweetened vegan milk
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 tablespoons coconut oil
DIRECTIONS
Set aside a 9-inch pie pan
Place crust ingredients into a food processor, and process until you see a crumbly mixture form, Make sure it can be molded if too dry add a small amount of water if too moist add a small amount of additional nuts.
Pour into pie pan, and use your fingers to gently press it into the pan all the way up the sides of the pan.
Place in fridge.
Make the filling
Chop pumpkin
Pour the rest of the ingredients including pumpkin into a blender.
Turn it on until a smooth mixture forms, a couple of minutes.
Take the pie shell out of the fridge, pour the filling in
Chill for a few hours in the fridge.
