Raw Parmesan

this really does taste like parmesan cheese, I got the idea from Olivia Newton John's recipe book called  LIVWISE, as we all know she battled breast cancer and won, her book isn't vegan or even vegetarian but it does have loads of fantastic healthy and raw recipes for those who just want to live a healthier lifestyle without going vegan.

1x Cup Cashews
1 Clove Garlic
Pinch Himalayan Salt or to taste.

Place all in the food processor and process until it resembles parmesan.

Raw Chocolate Coconut Ice-cream

This ice cream is utterly amazing, I can eat it in one sitting and know it's all good for me, although I try not to, because of the calories.

3x Cups Ice
1x Cup Raw Cashews
1/4 Cup Raw Cacao Powder
1 Tbs Coconut Oil
1/4 Cup Agave Syrup (add more to taste, if you like)
1 Tbs 100% Maple Syrup

Blend all in high speed blender until smooth, if you don't have a blender a food processor does the job, just not as smooth. Sprinkle with raw shredded coconut and enjoy.

If your not a coconut lover or just want choccy ice cream omit the coconut oil and shredded coconut, and it's still awesome.

With left over ice cream (if any) place in the a freezer proof container and freeze until you need your chocolate fix, take out of freezer and let rest for about half an hour before you eat. Will keep up to four weeks.

Superhero Green Smoothie (so I tell my kids)

My children and I drink this smoothie most days for breakfast, my kids love it and I feel a peace of mind knowing that they have had a great start to the day, and no, my children are not on an only raw food diet, although they do eat extremely healthy, eat lots of raw foods, and very little red meat, but lots of fish. I would eventually like them to follow in my footsteps, when they are old enough to make decisions for them selves, and they see how fantastic a raw lifestyle is, I hope you enjoy this smoothie as much as we do, you can even make it into a Superhero Green Pudding by not adding the water, enjoy guys and any feed back is much appreciated.


2x  Large Handfuls of Spinach
2x  Medijool Dates
1x  Flesh of Mango
2x Frozen Bananas
1x Cup of Ice
11/2 Cups of Water

Blend all together in a high speed blender (I swear by my vitamix) Drink and enjoy x

Raw Sushi

1/2 Head of Cauliflower
1/2 Avocado
1 Lebanese cucumber
1 Carrot
3 Raw Nori Sheets (normal nori sheets are fine)
Braggs or Tamari ( raw soy) 
Wasabi (not raw)

Place cauliflower in the food processor and zap until it resembles rice, julienne cucumber and carrot and slice avocado, place a layer of cauli in the middle of the nori sheet, then place all the other veg onto the cauliflower, roll up nori sheet and sprinkle a little water on the end to seal the roll. Pour a little Braggs in the rolls just before you eat them and a little wasabi to taste. Enjoy, I certainly do ;)

Scrummy Raw Cookies

Being a full time mum I'm always trying to get my kids to eat more raw foods, and over the past few months I've tried many raw biscuit recipes which really my kids could give or take, anyway they love these raw biscuits and I've found a way of not wasting my almond milk pulp as well.


1 cup almond pulp
1 medium frozen banana
5 medjoul dates
2 tbs coconut oil
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 pepita's (pumpkin seeds)
1 tbs dark or clear agave nectar (I use dark as it has more minerals)

If like me you are using the pulp from yesterdays almond milk and the pulp has dried abit just add a couple of tbs of almond milk to get that batter,well like batter.

I also find and maybe its just me, that when I freeze banana's it really brings out there flavour, it does work the same if not frozen but the flavour isn't as bananary.


So mix pulp, frozen banana, dates and coconut oil in a food processor until well combined and like a batter.

Pour batter in a mixing bowl with the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

Roll into small balls and dehydrate for around 10-12 hours depending on how dry you like them.

Makes between 22-26 biscuits, yum yum yum they are really good if them a try and enjoy xx

Raw Cacao Chia Pudding

1x water of a coconut

1/3 cup of Chia seeds

1 cup water

1/4 cup raw cacao powder

1 Tbs of dark agave nectar or stevia (to taste)

add the chia seeds, water and coconut water in a bowl mix well, then leave to stand for 10 mins, mix again very well to break up any lumps, leave to stand for a further 10 mins, add cacao, agave or stevia and stir well, place in the fridge over night, serve with fresh fruit yummmmmmmy
you can always play around with the amounts to suit your taste.

If you don't have readily available coconuts, water or almond milk is just as yummy xx

Raw Blueberry Cheese Cake

OMG this is such a yummy fake cheese cake,  Definitely the best cheese cake I've ever had I have to stop myself from eating so much.  It is actually still high in ssaturated fats because of the use of coconut oil, maybe next time I'll try using a little less oil or maybe even olive instead because I know Dr Jelenik disagrees with the use of coconut but hey I figure I eat Raw now so very very little saturated fats pass my lips I still keep well under the 15g recommendations. This is going to be my Christmas dessert but I will go for raspberries to fit in with the Christmas colour theme (I like things to match hehehehe).

CRUST
1 Cups Raw Macadamia Nuts
1 Cup Raw Almonds
1 Cup Pitted Fresh Dates
1/4 Cup Desiccated Coconut

FILLING
3 Cups Raw Cashews (soaked for 2 hrs)
3/4 Cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
1/2 -3/4 Cup Agave Syrup
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Teaspoon Natural Vanilla Essence
3/4 Cup Coconut Oil

TOPPING
250g Frozen Blueberries
1/2 Cup Fresh Pitted Dates

BASE METHOD
Blend nuts and dates in food processor. Spread dried coconut over the bottom of base. Press nut mixture onto the coconut, this not only tastes great but stops the mixture sticking.

FILLING METHOD
Blend cashews, lemon juice, agave, coconut oil, and 1/2 cup water  until all ingredients come together into a smooth cheese like consistency. With the help of a spatula pour cheese mixture onto base. After the filling has been added be sure to give the dish a few gentle taps to remove any air bubbles.

TOPPING METHOD
Process thawed berries and dates until well blended, pour on top of cake. Place cake in Freezer until frozen, thaw 15-20 mins before serving.

ENJOYthis seriously is one fantastic cheesecake

Raw Avocado Lime Pie

So I've been having abit of a raw pudding frenzy lately and am just so excited to be creating and finding so many yummy recipes especially since chrimbo is just round the corner. Yay I no longer have to sit and watch while my family chow into all the yummy puds and drool as they do, so I hope you enjoy my next creation which is based on a recipe from a Perth lady known as Raw Food Karen, her book Raw Food Reawakening is brilliant and has some super easy recipes if your a new rawfoodist like myself Enjoy xx

I used the same crust as I did for the Chocolate Mousse Pie because it's really good and not to expensive.

CRUST

2 Cups Raw Almonds

1 Cup Pitted Fresh Dates

1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt

FILLING

4 Avocados

1/2 - 3/4 Cup Fresh Lime Juice

1/2 Cup Agave Nectar

1 Cup Dessicated Coconut

METHOD

Process crust ingredients until smooth, press into pie dish. I also wiped my dish with EVOO to stop it sticking.

Blend filling until smooth and spoon over pie crust. Set in fridge. Can be Frozen.

Raw Chocolate Mousse Pie

Raw Pie Crust

2 Cups Almonds
1 Cup Fresh Dates (pitted)
1/4 Teaspoon Salt

In a food processor blend the almonds to a course meal, then add the dates and salt combine really well.
Press into a flan dish that has been sprayed with EVOO.

Raw Mousse Filling

3 Ripe Avocados
1 1/2 Tablespoons EVOO
1 Tablespoon Natural Vanilla Extract
4 1/2 Tablespoons Raw Coco Powder
1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
Stevia to taste

Blend Avocados till smooth, then add EVOO, Maple Syrup, Stevia and Vanilla once well combined add Coco and blend it should now resemble a beautiful chocolaty mousse Yum.

Spoon mousse into flan dish and spread evenly. Place your choice of fruit on top.
This pie should also freeze well as did the cupcakes.

BON APPETITE ;)

RAW Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Avocado Icing

Well as I've been delving into the world of raw foods and my god it really is another world, I'm still trying to get my head round gluten free,dairy free, legume free, any how thought I'd start my journey with something sweet and easy. These cupcakes are great to freeze and just take one out when you have a sweet craving.

1 1/2 Cups Walnuts
1 Cup Dates
3 Tablespoons Coco
1 Teaspoon Natural Vanilla Extract
1/2 Teaspoon Almond Essence
1/2 Tablespoon EVOO
Stevia to taste (optional) I didn't use any as the icing is sweet enough

Place everything into your food processor and blend until smooth.

Roll into small balls and place into mini cupcake patty pans shape into muffin shapes.

Icing

this icing really varies to how big the avocado is and how strong you like your chocolate so it's all about taste
I used

1 Avocado
1 1/2 Tablespoons Coco
1 Teaspoon EVOO
Natural Maple Syrup to taste

Again blend all in food processor and then ice each little cupcake, they would look lovely decorated with a raspberry or halved strawberries.

ENJOY ;)