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Orange Zest Brownie Bites

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I am making Orange Zest Brownie Bites today! This is one of my favorite on-the-go treats. They are so easy to make and perfect for your bagged lunch or even plane trips. The orange zest takes these brownies to the next level! I hope you all enjoy these as much as I do!

Check out my youtube video below to watch just how simple it is to make these yummy balls!


Raw Vegan Orange Zest Brownie Bites
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These bites of yumminess are so good that they never last in my home for over 24 hours! They will become your NEW obsession!
Servings Prep Time
12 balls 8 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 balls 8 minutes
Raw Vegan Orange Zest Brownie Bites
Print Recipe
These bites of yumminess are so good that they never last in my home for over 24 hours! They will become your NEW obsession!
Servings Prep Time
12 balls 8 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 balls 8 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: balls
Instructions
  1. Process all dry ingredients into food processor until finally ground. Add remaining ingredients (excluding orange juice) and process until well blended. Add orange juice and process until evenly blended. Roll into inch round balls.
Recipe Notes

Helpful Hints:

To make shaping these brownie bites into balls a simpler, allow dough to sit in refrigerator for 15 minutes after blending.

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Fig Bars

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I am making Fig Bars today! This is a family favorite that I just can’t make often enough.

I was inspired to create a healthier version of fig newtons because my dad loved them so much.  The only down side with traditional fig newtons is that they are loaded with unnecessary refined ingredients like flours and sugar.  But guess what…mine don’t! The best part is that my dad loves this version so much that I have to ship my mom large bags of figs monthly so they can enjoy them for their daily lunch time snack.

Check out my youtube video below to watch just how simple it is to make these bars!


Fig Bars
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If you like Fig Newtons, then meet you healthy no-guilt option! The filling is a perfect blend of orange citrus and sweet fig, paired with a cake-like base and light crumble topping...it really doesn't get much better than this!
Servings Prep Time
12 15 minutes
Passive Time
2 hours (soak)
Servings Prep Time
12 15 minutes
Passive Time
2 hours (soak)
Fig Bars
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If you like Fig Newtons, then meet you healthy no-guilt option! The filling is a perfect blend of orange citrus and sweet fig, paired with a cake-like base and light crumble topping...it really doesn't get much better than this!
Servings Prep Time
12 15 minutes
Passive Time
2 hours (soak)
Servings Prep Time
12 15 minutes
Passive Time
2 hours (soak)
Ingredients
Base & Crumble
Filling
Servings:
Instructions
Base & Crumble Layer
  1. Process all ingredients into food processor until well combined. Press 3/4 of the mixture into a parchment-lined 8x8 pan. Set aside remaining mixture to sprinkle in top of filling.
Filling Layer
  1. Process all ingredients into food processor until well combined. Spread filling evenly onto crust. Sprinkle remaining crumble to fully cover cover filling. Place in the freezer for 2 hours. Cut, serve and enjoy.
Recipe Notes

Helpful Hints:
To make serving these bars easier, cut while still frozen.

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Holiday Peanut Butter Cups

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Happy Holidays Everyone! Today I am putting a holiday twist on an all time favorite, Peanut Butter Cups. These healthy vegan treats have all  the fun, but none of the guilt or refined sugar. I have this chocolate in my freezer at all times.

Check out the video below to see how easy it is to make these little guys.


Vegan Holiday Peanut Butter Cups
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Healthy, vegan holiday themed peanut butter cups.
Servings Prep Time
24 candies 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hours
Servings Prep Time
24 candies 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hours
Vegan Holiday Peanut Butter Cups
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Healthy, vegan holiday themed peanut butter cups.
Servings Prep Time
24 candies 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hours
Servings Prep Time
24 candies 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hours
Ingredients
Chocolate
Peanut Butter Filling
Servings: candies
Instructions
Chocolate
  1. Mix all wet ingredients together in a small bowl. Add cacao powder and whisk until well blended. Use about 1/2 teaspoon to distribute chocolate into holiday tree mold. Transport to freezer to set while making peanut butter filling.
Peanut Butter Filling
  1. Mix all ingredients together in small mixing bowl. Place filling into piping bag. Fill remainder of tree mold with peanut butter mixture. Let freeze for one hour.
Recipe Notes

Helpful Hint:

A little goes a long way with the chocolate sauce. Remember that the peanut butter is the superstar and let it shine. Also note peanut butter trees should be enjoyed straight out of the freezer.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Milk

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Sometimes, being dairy-free can feel limiting. I grew up drinking milk with every meal, and drinking chocolate milk with my school lunches was always my favorite. Once I realized dairy was one of the main reasons my stomach hurt, I simply had to cut it out. But that doesn’t mean I didn’t miss it! Lucky for me, playing in the kitchen is literally my favorite thing in the whole world. It makes me happy, destresses me when I have a bad day and feels super rewarding when someone enjoys my one of my treats. In any case, this Chocolate Hazelnut Milk was created out of nessesity. I was craving something chocolaty, rich and smooth and, after 3 attempts, I nailed this recipe!

Check out how easy it is to make this recipe on your own.


Chocolate Hazelnut Milk
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Servings Prep Time
2 servings 5 minutes
Passive Time
2 hours
Servings Prep Time
2 servings 5 minutes
Passive Time
2 hours
Chocolate Hazelnut Milk
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Servings Prep Time
2 servings 5 minutes
Passive Time
2 hours
Servings Prep Time
2 servings 5 minutes
Passive Time
2 hours
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 60-90 seconds. Strain through a nut milk bag. Store in airtight mason jar.
Recipe Notes

Helpful Hints:

Add an additional teaspoon on cacao powder if you really love chocolate.

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Pecan Pie Energy Balls

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Pecan Pie Energy BallsI love this time of the year! The holidays are here, which means the most flavorful and delicious desserts of the year! I have so many yummy desserts that I will be sharing this holiday season, but I wanted to start with the most simple and easiest recipe of them all…Pecan Pie Energy Balls! These little bites are just something I put together because I needed a good snack for my lunches. They were so good I have a batch ready at all times.

Check out my youtube video here.

Pecan Pie Energy Balls
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The holidays are here, which means the most flavorful and delicious desserts of the year! These little bites are just something I put together as a quick snack for my lunches.
Servings Prep Time
15-20 balls 5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
15-20 balls 5 minutes
Pecan Pie Energy Balls
Print Recipe
The holidays are here, which means the most flavorful and delicious desserts of the year! These little bites are just something I put together as a quick snack for my lunches.
Servings Prep Time
15-20 balls 5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
15-20 balls 5 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: balls
Instructions
  1. Process all ingredients in food processor for about 60 seconds or until graham cracker–like consistency. Crumble should hold together when squeezed. Form into 1 inch balls.
Recipe Notes

These balls can be stored in the refrigerator for one week or in freezer for up to one month.

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Carrot Cake

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Fall is coming! Well, it is for most of you in America! For us here in San Diego, I think we have a few more Santa Ana’s and warm beach days before we feel the cool nights and brisk days… But that doesn’t stop me from wanting to make delicious goodies with more cinnamon and nutmeg to get me in the mood! This week, I am finally sharing my recipe for raw carrot cake.
vegan-carrot-cake
This is a very special recipe to me. I developed this cake over a year and a half ago, and it was so good, it almost made it into my cookbook, Sweets in the Raw: Naturally Healthy Desserts. However, something wasn’t 100% with it. I mean, it was a solid 97%, which is way more than a passing grade, but I knew I could make it better with a little time. Now I should mention, the previous “final recipe” took six attempts to get it right. This new recipe took an addition two more attempts, and I have finally nailed it! I really love this dessert, and you’re going to love it too.
Vegan Carrot Cake
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Calling all carrot cake lovers! Living healthy no longer means living without your favorite cake! Enjoy this healthy spin on an old time favorite.
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Passive Time
Let Set Over Night
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Passive Time
Let Set Over Night
Vegan Carrot Cake
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Calling all carrot cake lovers! Living healthy no longer means living without your favorite cake! Enjoy this healthy spin on an old time favorite.
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Passive Time
Let Set Over Night
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Passive Time
Let Set Over Night
Ingredients
Cake
Vanilla Cashew Frosting
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Directions For Carrot Cake: Process all ingredients except for additional ingredients in food processor until process until even consistency. Sprinkle in remaining ingredients and pulse until evenly blended. Firmly press crust into silicone mold and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Directions For Vanilla Cashew Frosting: Blend all ingredients until smooth even consistency in blender. Remove cake from silicone mold. Evenly spread frosting onto cake. Set aside in refrigerator for 1 hour.
Recipe Notes

Helpful Hint

The flavors of this cake get deeper and more powerful with each hour it sets. I suggest making these one day before you plan on serving for the perfect flavors.

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Sweets In The Raw: Naturally Healthy Book Launch Party

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raw book launch party

Earlier this month, I had my official launch party for my cookbook, Sweets In The Raw: Naturally Healthy Desserts, at True Food Kitchen Fashion Valley.  I pulled out all the stops to make it truly amazing! I figure you only have one big launch party for your first cookbook ever, right?!?

raw book launch party food

I was so happy to see everyone who came to support and celebrate the book, despite it being a Thursday night, the official start of the football season (Go Chargers!).

raw book launch party group shot

To see so many loving and familiar faces was truly humbling, but to see so many new people who have been following me through my blog, social media and TV appearances was incredibly flattering. Thank you ALL for being so supportive. I really hope you love this book and the desserts inside it as much as I loved creating it! With that being said, there were so many different things that came together to create this event, so I wanted to take a minute to share some images and thank some important people who made it all possible.

raw book launch party book display

vegan lemon cookies
vegan chocolate truffles                 sunfoods launch party
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A massive thank you to Sunfood, True Food Kitchen (Lea, the restaurant manager there is the best) and BROOKE LIMPERIS PHOTOGRAPHY for sponsoring my event. Not to mention everyone who has made this cookbook a reality: Mike Carpenter (photographer), Stacey Uy (graphic designer for cookbook), Danielle Grady (editor), Lisa Dibbell (editor), Jeniffer Thomas (book consultant), Samantha Murphy (social media graphic designer), Kristi Dosh (national pr), Tricia van Dockum (local pr), Paulina LaScola (photographer) and of course my #1 supporter, Dan Marquis (test taster & husband).

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Long before before creating this cookbook, I dreamed of how it could impact individual people’s lives and then hopefully, the world. At the event, I was able to hear everyone’s specific stories as to why they came, and those stories were truly inspiring.  To see the impact this project has already started to create is incredible. Without you, I would’ve never thought about making a cookbook.

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Private Event: Spouses Night Out

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Laura Marquis, author of Sweets In The Raw: Naturally Healthy Desserts and owner of Marquis Pilates will be hosting a raw dessert demo where she’ll introduce techniques in making healthy sweet treats! These raw dessert recipes are quick and simple to make and provide your body with a ton of nutrients while you indulge!

Menu includes:

Chocolate Truffles
Pumpkin Bars
Eggnog