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Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge (Just 2 Ingredients!)

May 15, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

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

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.
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Servings Prep Time
16 pieces 5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
16 pieces 5 minutes
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Print Recipe
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.
  • CourseDesserts
  • CuisineDesserts
Servings Prep Time
16 pieces 5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
16 pieces 5 minutes
Ingredients
  • 12 medjool dates pitted
  • 1 cups peanut butter
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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Filed Under: Raw Recipes Tagged With: healthy desserts, laura marquis, low glycemic, naturally healthy, peanut butter fudge, raw desserts, sweets in the raw, vegan desserts

Lemon Cheesecake

April 3, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

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!
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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!
  • CourseDesserts
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
  • 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
  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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Filed Under: Raw Recipes Tagged With: cashews, cheesecake, dairy-free, healthy dessert, laura marquis, low glycemic, naturally healthy desserts, sweets in the raw, vegan, vegan desserts

Orange Zest Brownie Bites

March 6, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

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!
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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!
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Servings Prep Time
12 balls 8 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 balls 8 minutes
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
  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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Filed Under: Raw Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, dairy-free, dessert, gluten-free, healthy dessert, healthy eating, laura marquis, low glycemic, naturally healthy, paleo, raw desserts, San Diego Chef, sweets in the raw, vegan desserts

Raw Vegan Fig Bars

February 23, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Naturally Healthy TV Tagged With: fig bars, healthy desserts, laura marquis, naturally healthy desserts, no bake, planted based, sweets in the raw, vegan, vegan desserts, you tube

Fig Bars

February 20, 2017 by Laura Leave a Comment

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!
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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!
  • CourseDesserts
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
  • 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
  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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Filed Under: Raw Recipes Tagged With: dairy-free, fig bars, gluten-free, healthy eating, laura marquis, low glycemic, naturally healthy, naturally healthy desserts, paleo, raw dessert, sweets in the raw, vegan, vegan dessert, vegan desserts

KUSI: GOOD MORNING SAN DIEGO VALENTINES DAY DESSERTS

January 5, 2017 by Laura

Tune in to Good Morning San Diego  February 13th 9:20am to join Laura Marquis as she show you how to make a delicious and healthy valentines day treat.

Tagged With: Cooking Segment, dairy-free, good morning san diego, healthy valentines day desserts, kusi, laura marquis, low glycemic, naturally healthy, San Diego Events, sweets in the raw, vegan, vegan desserts

Vegan Chocolate Mousse

December 28, 2016 by Laura Leave a Comment

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
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!
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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!
  • CourseDesserts
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 5 minutes
Passive Time
4 hours
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 5 minutes
Passive Time
4 hours
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cashews
  • 2 cups almond milk unsweetened, preferably not store bought
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons refined coconut oil melted
  • 3/4 cup date paste
  • 3/4 cup cacao powder
  • dash salt
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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Filed Under: Raw Recipes Tagged With: chocolate mousse, CW6 San Diego, dates, healthy dessert, healthy eating, laura marquis, low glycemic, naturally healthy, no refined sugar dessert, paleo, refined sugar free, sweets in the raw, vegan, vegan dessert, vegan desserts

CW6: LIVING SAN DIEGO LIVING COOKING SEGMENT

December 27, 2016 by Laura

Join Laura as she teaches you how to make easy vegan New Years Eve themed desserts on ‎CW6 San Diego‬!
Click Here for the link.

Tagged With: book tour, cooking demo, Cooking Segment, CW6 San Diego, dairy-free, healthy dessert, healthy eating, laura marquis, low glycemic, naturally healthy, San Diego Living, sweets in the raw, vegan, vegan desserts

KPBS: Talking Food: How To Prepare Healthy, Holiday Desserts

December 23, 2016 by Laura

Join Laura Marquis as she talks about her new book and puts a healthy twist on your favorite desserts.

Click here for interview.

 

Tagged With: book tour, dairy-free, diet myths, dieting, eating healthy, gluten-free, healthy dessert, healthy eating, KPBS, laura marquis, radio interview, San Diego Chef, San Diego Events, sweets in the raw, vegan, vegan desserts

KUSI: GOOD MORNING SAN DIEGO COOKING SEGMENT

December 14, 2016 by Laura

Tune in to Good Morning San Diego December 23rd at 8:40 to join Laura Marquis as she teaches you how to make healthy holiday peanut butter cups.

Click here for segment.

Tagged With: Cooking Segment, dairy-free, healthy dessert, kusi, low glycemic, naturally healthy, raw desserts, San Diego Events, sugar substitute, sweets in the raw, vegan, vegan desserts

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