laura marquis
Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge (Just 2 Ingredients!)
WARNING: If you do not like peanut butter, don’t make this recipe! It may send your taste buds into peanut butter overload!
I simply love how delicious and easy this recipe is and nobody who tastes it would guess it’s healthy. With only two ingredients, this is my go-to recipe when unexpected friends stop in to say hello.
Originally posted on MindBodyGreen 01/14/16
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-23276/vegan-peanut-butter-fudge-just-2-ingredients.html
I simply love how delicious and easy this recipe is and nobody who tastes it would guess it's healthy. With only two ingredients, this is my go-to recipe when unexpected friends stop in to say hello.
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| 16 pieces | 5 minutes |
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I simply love how delicious and easy this recipe is and nobody who tastes it would guess it's healthy. With only two ingredients, this is my go-to recipe when unexpected friends stop in to say hello.
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Instructions
- Process all ingredients in the food processor until the dough turns into a ball. Press the mixture firmly into a pan lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 2 hours. Cut into squares. Serve and enjoy. Extras can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or the freezer 1 month.
Recipe Notes
Helpful Hint: Cut your fudge while it is still frozen, but then allow it to sit in your refrigerator for up to 3 hours before serving for the best appearance and texture.
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Lemon Cheesecake
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!
This Lemon Cheesecake is lightly sweet, tart and perfect smooth! Best part is there is no refined sugar, dairy, gluten or soy!
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| 12 servings | 20 minutes |
| Passive Time |
| 4 hours freeze time |
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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!
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Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup almonds
- 6 medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch salt
Lemon Filling
- 2 cups cashews (soaked for 2 hours)
- 3/4 cup coconut oil (refined
- 6 tablespoons date paste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Servings: servings
Instructions
Crust
- 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
- 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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Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Peppermint Patties
If you like peppermint patties or thin mints you can start jumping for joy right now! These candies have just the right amount of peppermint and chocolate to make you mouth do a happy dance! My original recipe from Sweets In The Raw, Naturally Healthy Desserts required a food processor, but I have updated this version to be just as tasty but even easier…and no equipment required!
Here is a video to show you just how easy they are to make!
If you like peppermint patties or thin mints you can start jumping for joy right now! These candies have just the right amount of peppermint and chocolate to make you mouth do a happy dance!
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 24 candies | 10 minutes |
| Passive Time |
| 20 minutes to freeze |
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If you like peppermint patties or thin mints you can start jumping for joy right now! These candies have just the right amount of peppermint and chocolate to make you mouth do a happy dance!
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Ingredients
Mint Filling
- 1/2 cup coconut butter
- 1/4 cup refined coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate
- 1/4 cup refined coconut oil
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons yacon syrup
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
Servings: candies
Instructions
Mint Filling
- Mix all ingredients together and evenly divided into silicone mold. (About 1 tablespoon per candy) Set in freezer for 20 minutes while you make the chocolate.
Chocolate
- Mix all ingredients in to bowl adding cacoa powder last. Whisk until well blended. Remove frozen mint disks from mold and dip into chocolate sauce. Set finished candies on plate lined with parchment paper and then place back in to freezer.
Recipe Notes
Helpful Hints:
These should be eaten straight from the freezer for the perfect texture and to avoid a mess...unless you plan on licking the melted chocolate from your fingers. 🙂
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Orange Zest Brownie Bites
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!
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- 4 tablespoons cacao powder
- pinch salt
- 1 cup medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 orange juice fresh squeezed
Servings: balls
Instructions
- 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 Fig Bars
Rose Water Macaroons
Fig Bars
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!
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 |
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| 2 hours (soak) |
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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!
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Ingredients
Base & Crumble
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 cup medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Filling
- 2 cups turkish figs (soaked 2 hours)
- 1/2 cup date paste (see essential recipes)
- 4 tsp orange zest
Servings:
Instructions
Base & Crumble Layer
- 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
- 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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CW6: SAN DIEGO VALENTINES DAY DESSERTS SEGMENT
Join Laura as she shows you how to make a delicious and healthy valentines day treat. To view the video click the link HERE.