Yum Truffles (Raw, GF, Vegan)

Such a simple recipe, but really really good! The soaking of the almonds makes it so that the rolls are softer. I make these 2 different ways, one rolled in coconut flakes & the other rolled in carob powder. I never really consumed dates much until noticed that just about every fruit & nut bar at the grocery store used dates in them. I started making these, and now adore using dates.

1 C raw almonds, soaked 24-48 hours
*1/2 C packed, dates, pitted
1 tsp vanilla
2-4 Tbs carob powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
unsweetened coconut flakes OR additional carob powder

Put soaked almonds into a food processor for about 1 minute. Then add dates in about 3 different groupings mixing well between. Now add in vanilla and carob (or cocoa) powder.
If an enjoyable change, add another extract to the mix, just 1 tsp. Ex: Orange extract (orange and chocolate go great together), coconut extract (esp if you roll the balls in coconut), cherry, lemon, mint or almond extract.
Roll into 1-2 in balls and roll in coconut flakes or carob powder.
I keep mine in the fridge, but that's because I like it when they are cold and semi-firm. You can do whatever you'd like.


*I suggest buying dates with the pits in, because they stay soft MUCH longer that way. I know it's a bit of a pain pulling out the pits, but it's turns out to be a better product when you do.

Pestocado Sandwich (Alkaline, GF, Raw, Vegan)

using Onion Flat Bread pt 2, and alfalfa sprouts. Kale chips on the side

using Onion Flat Bread pt 2

Makes 1 sandwich

1/2 roma tomato, sliced
1/2 small or 1/4 large avocado, thinly sliced
1/4 C preferred greens
1-2 Tbs Pesto (Whatever kind you prefer, but it's great w/Pumpkin Seed Pesto or Spinach-Sundried Tomato Pesto)
1/4 C sprouts (I used sunflower in the pic, but often use alfalfa or broccoli)
2 onion flat bread OR onion flat bread pt 2 pieces

Put pesto onto the onion bread pieces, then stack other ingredients on as desired. Top with other onion bread piece and enjoy!!

Onion flat bread/crackers (Alkaline, GF, Raw, Vegan)

These go SOOOO well with hummus! They also make a great raw sandwich. When they are complete they will be hard more like a chip or cracker, but if you make them a little thicker than "paper thin" and use them for sandwiches, you will be pleased. Any wet ingredients get soaked up by the bread, and it holds the moisture in, making the bread soft, but it doesn't fall apart.

great for dipping in hummus

Used in a pestocado sandwich

Makes 3 1/2 to 4 dehydrator trays full

1 zucchini
2 carrots
2 medium sweet onions, medium chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbs raw tahini
2 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs Bragg Liquid Aminos (or Soy Sauce or Nama Shoyu)
1/2 C water
2/3 C flax meal/ground flax seed
1/3 C flax seed (whole)
1 C raw sunflower seeds, soaked 4-6 hours

In a food processor grind sunflower seeds. Then combine zucchini, carrots, onion and garlic.

Add ingredients up to flax meal and mix. Now add in all the flax. Mix well.

Spread onto a teflex sheet (or I just use parchment paper over my dehydrator trays, it's cheaper) score into sizes & shapes that you want and dehydrate for 14-16 hours.

If you spread it really thin, you will get crackers, make it just a bit ticker and you will get flat bread. If you make flat bread, you may need to flip them over & continue dehydrating.

Quinoa Pudding (GF, Vegan)

I enjoy rice pudding, but it's generally a far cry from vegan, and loaded with sugar. This version isn't, and instead of rice, I used quinoa. So it ends up being somewhat a cross between tapioca & rice pudding, because of the texture.

Makes 5 cups

1 C Quinoa, rinsed
2 1/2 C Vanilla Almond Milk
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp Almond Butter
3 TBS Agave (or Honey)
*1/2 TBS Agar Agar flakes
1 TBS Vanilla
1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon & 1/2 tsp Nutmeg OR 2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
Optional 1/2 C raisins or dried currants

In a medium to large pot, combine rinsed quinoa with almond milk. Bring to boil and then cover & reduce heat to lowest setting and cook for 20 min.

Add in the agave & almond butter, mix well.

Next add in the Agar Agar flakes. Note: Agar Agar flakes will make the mixture become more solid when it has cooled down.

*If you don't have Agar Agar flakes, you can use 2 tablespoons kudzu OR 2 tablespoons arrowroot, dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water

Finally add in the vanilla, spices and optional raisins/currants.

If using agar agar, allow to sit for 25-30 min to cool down some and set up.