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Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge (Just 2 Ingredients!)

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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

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Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
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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.
Servings Prep Time
16 pieces 5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
16 pieces 5 minutes
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
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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.
Servings Prep Time
16 pieces 5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
16 pieces 5 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: pieces
Instructions
  1. 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

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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
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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
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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Peppermint Patties

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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! 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!


Raw Vegan Peppermint Patties
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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!
Servings Prep Time
24 candies 10 minutes
Passive Time
20 minutes to freeze
Servings Prep Time
24 candies 10 minutes
Passive Time
20 minutes to freeze
Raw Vegan Peppermint Patties
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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!
Servings Prep Time
24 candies 10 minutes
Passive Time
20 minutes to freeze
Servings Prep Time
24 candies 10 minutes
Passive Time
20 minutes to freeze
Ingredients
Mint Filling
Chocolate
Servings: candies
Instructions
Mint Filling
  1. 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
  1. 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

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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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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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Lavender Almond Milk

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Happy New Year Everyone! I don’t know about you, but 2017 already feels like a fresh spring morning. (Disclaimer: I live in San Diego, and the weather is currently a constant 60-70 degrees!) I am so excited for all the things my team and I have planned for this year. There will be more recipes, videos, workshops, and we are going NATIONAL! That’s right! If you followed me throughout last year, you know we launched the cookbook, Sweets In The Raw: Naturally Healthy Desserts, we hosted events at True Food Kitchen and  Williams-Sonoma, had over a dozen TV segments and had a nation radio interview. But I am hear to say, that was just the warm up! This year, you will be seeing Naturally Healthy Desserts in Thrive and Clean Eating Magazine, I will be on big time TV shows and we are bringing in some amazing people to bring you guys more amazing content!

Thank you all for the support through last year and let me know what you would love to see! I love what I do and want to bring it all to you! I hope you enjoy this new lavender almond milk recipe I created to help relax and unwind.

PS: I am looking for interns for social media, photography and video. If you know anyone who maybe interested, please have them send me their application.

 

Lavender Almond Milk
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Homemade almond milk is so yummy and much healthier than the store bought options. By making a fresh batch for yourself you can ensure there is no processed sugars, preservatives or additives. My basic almond milk recipe is AMAZING, but now we are taking it up a notch.
Servings Prep Time
4-5 cups 10 minutes
Passive Time
12-24 hours
Servings Prep Time
4-5 cups 10 minutes
Passive Time
12-24 hours
Lavender Almond Milk
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Homemade almond milk is so yummy and much healthier than the store bought options. By making a fresh batch for yourself you can ensure there is no processed sugars, preservatives or additives. My basic almond milk recipe is AMAZING, but now we are taking it up a notch.
Servings Prep Time
4-5 cups 10 minutes
Passive Time
12-24 hours
Servings Prep Time
4-5 cups 10 minutes
Passive Time
12-24 hours
Ingredients
Servings: cups
Instructions
  1. Soak almonds overnight. Drain and rinse almonds. Add all ingredients into blender and blend for 2 minutes. Strain through a nut milk bag.
Recipe Notes

Be sure to squeeze out all of remaining liquid from the nut bag to make the cleaning process easier.

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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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