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Lemon Cheesecake

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Happy April!

Spring is here in San Diego and I am loving it! Why?!? Because I love the warmer weather, the longer days and the fresh produce.  The best part is that I am going to be sharing this with family from the east coast. My Mom, Dad, Grammy and Grampa are all coming to visit…oh and have I mentioned… my best friend in the whole wide world is coming too?! It is going to be busy but so fun! I only get to see my family twice a year so it is the highlight of my year!

In other news I will also be shooting more videos for my YouTube Channel this week!!!!!  Meaning there will be a new Naturally Healthy Dessert recipe every Monday until July 3rd! (Breaking into dance now!) I am making a berry crumble, popsicles, peanut butter fudge, nice cream sandwiches and more…

Anyways, here is this weeks yummy recipe; Raw Lemon Cheesecake. I created this recipe for a friends baby shower who loves anything Lemon! She absolutely loved it and so didn’t her soon to be little guy! It’s perfectly tart, sweet and smooth! Hope you enjoy!


Lemon Cheesecake
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This Lemon Cheesecake is lightly sweet, tart and perfect smooth! Best part is there is no refined sugar, dairy, gluten or soy!
Servings Prep Time
12 servings 20 minutes
Passive Time
4 hours freeze time
Servings Prep Time
12 servings 20 minutes
Passive Time
4 hours freeze time
Lemon Cheesecake
Print Recipe
This Lemon Cheesecake is lightly sweet, tart and perfect smooth! Best part is there is no refined sugar, dairy, gluten or soy!
Servings Prep Time
12 servings 20 minutes
Passive Time
4 hours freeze time
Servings Prep Time
12 servings 20 minutes
Passive Time
4 hours freeze time
Ingredients
Crust
Lemon Filling
Servings: servings
Instructions
Crust
  1. Process all ingredients until graham cracker-like consistency in the food processor. Firmly press crust into 2 small springform pans or 12 mini silicone molds. Set aside.
Lemon Filling
  1. Blend all ingredients in blender until a smooth even consistency. Evenly spread filling into base. Set aside in freezer for 4 hours.
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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
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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
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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Raw Vegan Fruit Strudel

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Raw Fruit Strudel
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Sometimes there are no words to describe how amazing something actually tastes! This recipe took me a couple tries to nail, but it is one of my all-time favorites! With a burst of fruit flavor, and a light hint of cinnamon and pecan, this dessert will have your friends and family begging for more!
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hour (freeze)
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hour (freeze)
Raw Fruit Strudel
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Sometimes there are no words to describe how amazing something actually tastes! This recipe took me a couple tries to nail, but it is one of my all-time favorites! With a burst of fruit flavor, and a light hint of cinnamon and pecan, this dessert will have your friends and family begging for more!
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hour (freeze)
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hour (freeze)
Ingredients
Base Layer
Fruit Layer
Crumble Layer
Servings: servings
Instructions
Base Layer
  1. Process coconut, cashew and salt until flour-like consistency in food processor. Add date paste to mixture and continue processing until everything is evenly mixed. Press crust firmly into a 4x4 pan lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
Fruit Layer
  1. Blend all ingredients into blender until smooth. Evenly Spread over the base layer. Place in refrigerator.
Crumble Layer
  1. Process all ingredients in the food processor until you see an even chunky crumble. Sprinkle on fruit layer. Freeze for 1 hour, then cut and serve.
Recipe Notes

Helpful Hint: 

If you plan to serve the delicious treats to guests and want then to look perfect, freeze for 2 hours and cut while still frozen with a warm knife. This will ensure you don't have to deal with misshapen bars or messy crumbles. 

This is one of the few recipes that fresh fruit is a requirement. Frozen fruit will leave your filling runny. 

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Vegan Chocolate Mousse

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Chocolate Mousse, this is probably one of the most loved desserts of all time! The smooth, creamy, silky texture, combined with a rich dark chocolate flavor is irreplaceable!

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This recipe took me almost two full years to develop because I am such a mousse snob. I grew up enjoying the original homemade version loaded with lots of sugar and milk of course and I refused to settle for anything less! Finally I have created a dairy-free, gluten-free and most importantly refined-sugar free mousse that you can feel good about enjoying!

Check out my latest cooking segment on CW6 San Diego Living.
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Vegan Chocolate Mousse
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Chocolate Mousse is one of the most loved desserts of all time! The smooth, creamy, silky texture, combined with a rich dark chocolate flavor is irreplaceable!
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 5 minutes
Passive Time
4 hours
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 5 minutes
Passive Time
4 hours
Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Print Recipe
Chocolate Mousse is one of the most loved desserts of all time! The smooth, creamy, silky texture, combined with a rich dark chocolate flavor is irreplaceable!
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 5 minutes
Passive Time
4 hours
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 5 minutes
Passive Time
4 hours
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients into blender. Blend until silky and smooth consistency. (About 1 minute)
  2. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Notes

Helpful Hint:

I love topping my mousse with a fresh batch of coconut whipped cream. It really compliments the dark rich filling.

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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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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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