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100 Healthy Raw Snacks and Treats

© All Rights Reserved Carolyn Hansen 100HealthyRawSnacks.com

100 Healthy Raw Snacks and Treats

Introduction 1

Recipe Page

AlmondCookies 7

AlmondDateBalls 7

AlmondPowerBar 7

AlmondSesameFudge 7

BananaAlmondSnack 8

BananaBalls 8

BananaCrunch 8

Barfi 8

BlissBalls 9

CaramelDreamBars 9

CarobBark 9

CarobAlmondBalls 9

CarobBananaPops 10

CarobFudge 10

CarobTangerineCandy 10

CashewAlmondCandy 10

CashewCoconutDelight 10

CashewCookieBars 11

CashewGingeredCrème 11

CashewGingerCrunch 11

CherryChocoCookies 11

ChocolateFreeze 11

ChocolateCashewFudge 11

ChocolateGogiLemonBar 12

ChocolateFudge 12

ChocolateMousse 12

ChocolateRawLifeBar 12

ChocolateSquares 12

CoconutBalls 12

CoconutCarobBalls 12

CoconutFudgeBars 13

CranberryCandy 13

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CranberryandLimeBars 13

CranberryNutSeedMix 13

DarkChocolateBar 13

DateRaisinBalls 14

DateNutThingies 14

DateNutTreats 14

DatePecanSquares 14

DelightfulCoconutFudge 14

EasyHealthyFudge 15

EatmoreBars 15

EnergyOrbs 15

FamousRawFreezerFudge 15

FigBars 15

FigDateBars 16

FreezerCookies 16

FridgeCookies 16

FrozenGrapes 16

FrozenVanillaBliss 16

FruitLogs 17

FruitNutBonbons 17

GalaxyChocolateBrownies 17

GingerSnapBars 17

GingerTreats 17

GogiEnergyBars 18

GogiMacSnack 18

GooeyGogiClusters 18

GrezzoChocolateFudge 18

HardHealthyCandy 19

HealthFudge 19

HanselandGretelMix 19

HealthiestSmoothie 19

HealthyCandyofZion 19

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LaLaLemonChiaBars 19

LemonLogs 20

LemonCoconutBars 20

LemonSquares 20

MacadamiaNutFudge 20

MockChocoBalls 20

NutFudge 21

NuttyFruityChewySnack 21

PecanDateLog 21

PecanOrangeBalls 21

PecanSandies 21

PeanutButterSlices 22

PeanutButterProteinBars 22

PineappleNutCream 22

RaisinFudge 22

RawBrownies 22

RawRaisinNutCandy 22

RawFudge 23

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RawEnergyBars 23

RawFudgeBrownies 23

RawesomeChewyCaramels 23

RedSquares 24

SesameHoneyCandy 24

SesameApricotsFlats 24

SpirulinaSunrise 24

SweetSeedBars 24

StuffedDateSnack 25

SunflowerSeedBalls 25

SuperEnergyBar 25

SuperChocolateGogiBar 25

SwankySeedNutBalls 25

TheCrazyGoodBar 26

VelvetChocolate 26

WalnutCandy 26

WalnutChocolateCoconutFudge 26

WhiteChocolateGogiFudge 26

FrozenTreatsandIceCream

Introduction 27

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RawVanillaIceCream 28

CashewOrangeIceCream 28

BountifulBerryN-iceCream 29

MonkeyFudgePopsicles 29

FreezerCookies 29

RealChocolateIceCream 30

BerryMacaPie 30

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CarrotCake 31

ChocolateAvocadoPie 32

ChocolateCreamCheesecake 33

DateNutTorte 34

LimeCheesecakeCups 35

PeachTartwithLemonGingerCream 36

PineappleDessertCake 37

StrawberryFieldsForever 38

15BonusDessertRecipes

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For Those Eager To Get Started

Welcometo100HealthyRawSnacksandTreatswhichshowcasestheamazingsnacksthatyoucanprepareyourselfentirelyfromrawfoods.ItturnsoutthatyouCANhaveyourcakeandeatittoo,witheasy-to-make,simple,guiltfree,rawfoodhealthytreatsanddeliciousdessertsthatyouandyourfamilywillnotonlysavorbutreturntoagainandagainwhenevertheoccasioncallsforasatisfyinglysweettreat.

Ifyouarejustinterestedingrabbingasuitablesnackrecipetofulfillanimmediateneed,feelfreetojumpaheadtotherecipesectionandgetstartedinthekitchen.Alltherecipesareself-containedanddrop-deadeasytoprepare.Soyoucangetgoingrightnow.

Forthoseofyouwhomightbeinterestedintheideasbehindtherecipes,andwhyexactlythesesnacksshouldbeconsideredfarmorehealthythanthemajorityofsnackideasyoumightcomeacrosselsewhere,Ihavespentalittletimeputtingtogetherthefollowingsectionsforyou.

What Exactly Makes For A Healthy Snack?

Fromsnackbarstocookies,pies,andcakes,inthisbookyouwillfindrecipesforeasy-to-makesweetsthatarewheat-free,gluten-free,dairy-free,sugar-free,andunprocessed.Deceptivelysimpleindesign,thesetreatspackloadsofflavorandnutritionintoeverybite.Bysubstitutingthesemouth-wateringsnacksanddessertsforthetraditionalbakedtreatsthatyoumaybemorefamiliarwith,youwillbegivingyourbodymuch-needednutrientswhilesacrificingnoneoftheflavor.

Haveyouevermadeacakewithouthavingtobakeit?Haveyoueverwhippedupdessertslikechocolatemousse,cookies,andicecreamwithoutusingsugar,flour,dairy,soy,oreggsasingredients?Doesthatevenseempossibletoyou?

Well,itisnotonlypossible,itisbyfarthePREFERREDwaytopreparesnacksanddesserts.Infact,Isuspectyouwillbequitesurprisedtodiscoverhoweasyitistomaketheserecipeswhichuserawandlivefoodingredients(whichIwillelaborateuponshortly).Moreover,notonlydothesenutritionalingredientsmakeyoulookandfeelgreat,buttheytasteincredibletoo.Theserecipesrepresentawayforyoutodipintothisamazinglyhealthyfoodlifestylewhichisgainingmoreandmoreattentionworldwide.

Butbeforeyoucanappreciatewhatmakesthesnacksinthisbookhealthyyouneedtohavesomeunderstandingofwhatmakesyouraveragesnackrecipeunappealingfromthepointofviewofyourhealth.

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Takeasanexampleyourtypicalcookie.Delicioustobesure,butithaslikelybeenputtogetherusingsugar,flour,andbutter.Noneoftheseingredientsaregoingtoworkinyourfavorifyouraimistolivealonger,healthierlife,freeofthemodern-daydiseasesthatwecanattributelargelytothepoorqualityofamodern-daydiet.Diseaseslikediabetes,hypertension(highbloodpressure),andcoronarydiseasehavefirstlinesofdefensewhichbeginwiththewordsfromyourdoctor:“YouhaveeatenyourlastpieceofXYZ.Banishitfromyourdietoryouwillbedeadwithintwoyears.”Well,theprognosismightnotbeasbadasthat,butitisneveragoodone.Withobesityrateshigherthantheyhavebeenatanypreviouspointinourhistoryitisnoexaggerationtosaythatourfoodisliterallykillingusyearsbeforeourallottedtime.

Ifyouwishtoliveanextratenortwentyyears,payattentiontowhatyouareeating.Itisthatsimple.

Tothisend,theintroductionofrawfoodsintoyourdiet,ormorecorrectly,theexpansionoftheirroleinyourdiet,iscriticaltoyourlongtermoverallhealth.Now,Itendtousethewords“raw”and“living”interchangeablywhenIamtalkingaboutthekindofhealthyingredientsthatfeaturepredominantlyinmyrecipes.SoletmetakeamomenttoexplainwhatImeanbyraworlivingfood,asopposedtocookedfood.

Livingfoodissimplyanyfoodtypethathasbeengrowninsoilandharvested.Onotherwordsplantlife!Inadditiontothis,livingfoodhasnotbeencooked-atleastnottothepointthatitdestroystheenzymesthatwederivefromthefoodforourbenefit.Mostofthetimethismeansthefoodisuncooked,orraw.

Rawfoodswhichcanbeaddedtoyourdailydietwithoutfirstneedingtobecookedareanyrawnuts,seeds,vegetables,sproutedgrains,andbeans.Thesefoodsarenotprocessed,heated,cookedoralteredinanyway.Theyarenothingmorethanwholefoodsintheirnaturallivingstate.

Ifyouarenotsurethatyouwouldcallanutalivefoodtype,considerthefollowing.Whathappenswhenyoutakethatnutandyousoakitinwater?Itsprouts,ofcourse.So,althoughitremainsdormantuntilprompted,itisverymuchalive,justwaitingfortherightenvironmentalopportunity(water,light,warmth)toactivateitslifeforce.Incidentally,thisiswhyitisbettertosproutbeans,nuts,andevenseedsovernight,asitactivatesthefood’slivingenergy(intheformofenzymesthatgiveinstructionsatthecellularlevel)whichissovaluabletousbecauseitassistswithourabilitytodigestourfoodproperly.Incontrast,cookedfoodhasbeenstrippedoftheenzymaticactivitythatrawlivingfoodshavetooffer.

Glutenintoleranceisalsolargelyexplainedbythisidea,aswheatisnotsproutedbeforeitiscooked,sothegluten(partofthecellstructure)becomesindigestibleandtoxictothoseofusthatareespeciallyvulnerabletoit.Ifthewheatisfirstsprouted,thencookedatatemperaturebelow112degreesFahrenheititisstillalivewhenyoueatit.Ihavemadesproutedwheatandryebreadanditissimplyunbelievablygood,andcontributestoyourhealthratherthancauseatoxicreaction.ItiscalledEssenebreadafteranancientcivilization(whichflourished2000yearsago).Theycookedtheirgrains(bread)aftersproutingonarockinthesun.

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Thereasonwhyitissoimportanttoelevatetheamountoffoodinyourdietwhichisrichinactiveenzymesissimplythatyourbodyneedsthemtofunctionproperly,anditwilldepleteitsownenzymereservesifthesearenotconstantlyreplenished.Inasense,weallhavean‘enzymebankaccount’.

Ifwedonotmakeregulardepositstothisaccountbytakingintheextraenzymesfoundinrawfoodswewillcontinuetouseupourenzymesupplyandbecomemoresusceptibletoaging,diseaseandprematuredeath.

Raw Foods Promote A Healthy Alkaline Balance

OK,ifyouhavereadthisfarwithoutfeelingtheneedtojumpaheadandgetstartedonpreparingoneofthemanyrecipesyouwillfindinthisbook,nowIamgoingtopushmyluckandtrytoeducateyoualittleaboutanotheraspectofhealthyfoodthatmostpeoplenevergiveasecondthought.

Iamtalkingabouttheacid/alkalinebalanceofourbodilychemistry.

AtypicalWesterndietishighincarbohydrates,sugar,andfat,andlowincomplexcarbohydrates,allofwhichpromoteanoverlyacidicbodychemistry.Thisisfurtherexacerbatedbystimulantslikecoffee,tobacco,alcohol,chemicaladditives,preservatives,anddrugsofallkinds.Mostpeoplewithacuteorchronicdiseasestendtohaveanoverlyacidicbodychemistry.Notsurprisingly,cancercellstendtogrowbetterinanacidenvironment.

Scientistsandnutritionistsbelievethatourdietsshouldideallybemadeupof80percentalkalinefoodsand20percentacidfoods.So,howdowegetourbodiestotheproperpHbalance?Theanswer,ofcourse,isthatwetrytoeliminatesomeoftheacidproducingfoodsfromourdiet,andincreasethealkalineformingfoods.

Therawvegetables,nuts,seeds,andfruitsfoundintherecipesofthisebookareallalkalinefoodsthatyoucanenjoyinabundance.

Devising Your Own Healthy Snack Recipes

Preparingrawsnacksisafairlynewculinarypastimeandislargelyexperimental.Somethingsworkandsomethingsdonot.Fortunately,Ihavedonethebulkofthehardworkforyoualreadybyspendinghundredsofhoursinthekitchenfiguringouthowtomaketheserecipeswork.Allyouneedtodoisfollowtheinstructionsexactlyasprovidedandyoucanexpecttoseethesameperfecttreatsmaterializeonyourownkitchencounter.

Now,IhavebeenaskedonoccasionwhetherthereisasetofprinciplesIusetocomeupwithmyhealthyrecipes.Thisisafairenoughquestion.Iloveworkingupnewsnackrecipes,andovertimeIhavedevelopedwhatIfeelisagoodgrasponasimpleformula.Newrecipesneedabasewithgoodtexture,asweetener,somethingtobinditalltogether,somefavor,andtheyhavetolookgood.

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Simpleright?

Actually,notatall.AfterthinkingaboutthisforawhileIhaverealizedthattheprocessonlySEEMSsimpletomebecauseIhavebeenatitsolong.Snackrecipedesignisfarfromsimple.

Infact,itisverydifficulttotaketheartofdesigninghealthyrawsnacksandboilitdowntojustafewkeypoints.Theplaintruthofthematteristhatyoucannotsimplytakeanormalrecipebasedaroundsugar,butterandwhiteflour,andthenturnitintosomethinghealthy.Believeme,Iknow-overtheyearsIhavesetinmotionmanyrawfooddisasterswithveryexpensiveingredientswasted!

HereiswhatImeanabouthowdifficultitistoreducetherecipedesignprocesstoasetofstraightforwarddecisionsaboutwhichsubstitutionsmightresultintheoptimalsnack.Suppose,forexample,thatIwantedtomakearawfruitpie.Well,Iwouldneedtoprepareacrumblybase,soIwouldneedtoselectasolidingredient,likesomesortofnut.Icanchoosefrommaybe30differenttypesofnuts,butsomeareveryexpensive,costingupwardsof$40akilo,soIwouldlookforoptionsamongtheremainingcheapernutsavailabletome.ThenIwouldneedtoconsiderthetasteofthenut.Somearequitestrongandarebettermixedwithothermorebland-flavorednutssothecontributiontothetastefromthenutsinthebasedoesnotoverpowerthepie.ThenIwouldneedtothinkaboutasweetenerforthebase.Dateswouldbeagoodchoice,orraisins,orsultanas,orapricots.Butdatesarecheapandgenerallydothejobbest.ButdoIusethemaftersoaking(tosoften)ordoIusethemunsoaked?IfIsoakthem,itmeansthatmoremoisturewillbeaddedtotherecipe.Willthatmakethepietoowet?Ontheotherhand,ifIaddsomecashewsorcoconutthiswillsoakupthemoistureanditwillholdtogethersothatIcanpickitupandeatitwithoutitfallingapartinmyhands.ThenIneedafillingformypie.DoIwantitwhite,oranothercolor?BecauseifIwantitwhiteIcannotusemoredatesforthesweetenerbecausetheywouldmakeitlookbrownanddetractfromtheappearance.Andthedecisionsgoonandon,asanywell-versedchefwilltellyou.

SowhileImaynotbeabletopassontoyouveryeasilythemethodforcomingupwithrecipesforhealthyrawsnacks,Icancertainlyputtherecipesintoyourhandsthathavetakenmeyearstogathertogetherthroughtrialanderror,andmorethanalittlepassiononmypart.ThegoodnewsisthatyoudoNOTneedtobeanexperiencedcooktoputtogetherthesnacksthatyouwillfindinthesepages.Forthemostpart,allthatisrequiredisthatyouownablenderandknowhowtouseit(easypeasy).Providedyoufollowtherecipestotheletteryoureallycannotgowrong.DareIsayit?Evenamanshouldbeabletoputthesesnackstogether!

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Havingsaidthatdesigningrecipesforhealthysnacksissomethingofanart,whatIthinkyouwillfindisthatasyouspendtimeputtingtogethermoreandmoreofthesesnacksyouwillstarttogetafeelforwhatislikelytoworkifyoufindyouhaveadesiretobeginexperimenting.

Also,insomeoftherecipesIhaveincludedsuggestionsforpossiblevariationsontheingredientswhichcanbeusedsuccessfully.Butonlyforthoseingredientsthatwillnotstronglyaffecttheoutcomeoftherecipe.Forexample,driedfruit-Imightstatethatyoucanuseanyoneofdozensofdifferentdriedfruitsinthequantitysuggested,andtheresultingsnackwillstillturnoutokay.Butalwayspayattentiontothequantitiesinvolved-addtoomuchandthebalancewillbealteredanditmightverywellendupinedible.Tobesafe,Irecommendyousimplyfollowtherecipesascloselyaspossibleforbestresults.

Also,ifyoudiscoverthatyoureallyenjoytheserawsnacks,itisworthkeepinginmindthatsnacksanddessertsrepresentonlyasmallcomponentoftherawfoodrecipelandscape,whichyoumaywishtoinvestigatemoreclosely.Inmyowncase,Ionlystartedtoexperimentwithsnackrecipesasaneasymeanstoaddmorerawfoodtomydiet.

Iwasdeterminedtoeliminatesomeofthecookedfoodfrommydietafterrealizingthatagoodportionofitwasdevoidofnutritionbecauseofthewaytheenzymesinfoodaredestroyedthroughtheactofcooking.Ialsowantedtobeabletocomeupwithanenjoyablewaytopreparefood,andthefactthatIcanbypassthestovealtogetherplaysperfectlytothatrequirement-somethingIhavenodoubtthatyouwillappreciateaswell.

Onaverymuchrelatednote,Istronglybelievethatthemostimportantreasontoincluderawfoodinsnacksisthattheenzymesinrawfoodhelptomaketheotherfoodsweeatmoredigestible.Thisinturnprovidesourbodieswithawiderrangeofnutrientstochoosefromthanareavailableinfoodthathasbeencooked.

AssomeonewhohasspentagoodnumberofyearsintegratingthesehealthyrawsnacksintomydietIknowtherearesomeotherbenefitstheyofferwhichmightnotbeimmediatelyapparent.Eatingmorerawfoodactuallyallowsexcessbodyfattomeltaway.Moreover,otherbenefitsyoumaydiscoverinclude:anincreasedenergylevel,clearerskinandeyes,afeelingofsatisfactionfromeatingwithoutovereating,andanoverallimprovedsenseofwellbeing.Eatingthiswayalsooffersagoodchemicalbalancebetweenalkalinityandacidity,whichresultsinbetteroverallhealth.

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A Final Word

Well,thetimehascometoputthetheoryofhealthyrawsnacksbehindusandactuallystartpreparingsomesothatyouandyourfamilycanenjoythem.Yes,itistimeforyoutoplowintotheserecipesfor100healthyrawsnacksandtreatsanddiscoverwhichoneswillbecomeyourfavorites.

IhopethatIhavemanagedtoconveytoyouthattheserawfoodsnacks,treatsanddessertswillmakeforperfectguilt-freemeals.Moreover,alloftherecipesinthisbookuserawandlivingfoodsthatarenutritiousandaresweetenedbynature’sownsweetenerstomakethemexcellentchoicesforthepreparationofahealthysnackortreat.

Rawfoodsaretheeasiesttoprepare,andmostnaturalfoodsofall-unprocessed,succulent,vibrant,fulloflifeandnourishment,withnoextensivegapbetweenthelifegivingforcesoftheplantandthelivingforcesofourbodies.

Thesun,air,soil,andrainshavealldonetheirwork,andwehavetheinstantbenefit.Theyarelivingfoods-sunlightfoods.Naturehaspreparedthesefoodsforus.Letusenjoythem!

Yours in Health and Nutrition,Carolyn Hansen

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Almond Cookies½cuprawalmonds,¼cuprawwalnuts,½cupdates,¼cupraisins,ordriedcherries,¼teaspoonalmondextract,dashsalt,¼cupgroundalmonds.

Placethealmonds,walnutsandsaltinafoodprocessorandprocessuntilcoarselychopped.Addthedatesandalmondextractandprocessuntilthemixturebeginstosticktogether.Don’toverprocess;youshouldstillseechunksofalmondsandwalnuts.Addtheraisins,ifdesired,andpulsebriefly,justtomix.Scoopabout1tablespoonofthealmondmixtureintoyourhandandsqueezefirmlyuntilitstickstogether.Rollintoa1inchballandflattenslightlytomakeacookie.Rolleachcookieinthegroundalmonds,andplaceonaplate.Chillatleast2hoursbeforeserving.Variations:For Chocolate Chip Cookies: Replacetheraisinswithchocolateorcarobchipsandadd1teaspoonorangezestifdesired.For Schoolboy Cookies: OmittheraisinsandpressasquareofdarkchocolateontothetopofeachcookieFor Lemon Cookies: Replacethealmondextractwithlemonextractandadd1teaspoonlemonzest.

Almond Date Balls2cupsdatessoaked30minutes,drained,2cupsalmondbutter,½cupcarob/cocoapowder.

Inafoodprocessorblendthedatestoasmoothpaste,addremainingingredientsandprocessuntilsmooth.Removefromprocessorandformintoroundballs.Keepswellinfridge.

Almond Power Bar2cupalmonds,½cupflaxmeal,½cupdriedcoconut,½cupalmondbutter(oranyothernutbutter),½teaspoonsalt,½cupcoconutoil,2tablespoonsagavenectar,1tablespoonvanilla.

Placealmonds,flaxmeal,shreddedcoconut,almondbutterandsaltinafoodprocessorPulsebriefly,about10seconds.Meltcoconutoilgentlyinmicrowave.Stiragavenectarandvanillaintooil.Addcoconutoilmixturetofoodprocessorandpulseuntilingredientsformacoarsepaste.Pressmixtureintoan8×8glassbakingdishChillinrefrigeratorfor1hour,untilmixturehardens,cutintobarsandserve.Makes202x2”bars.

Almond Sesame Fudge 2cupsalmonds,½cupdatessoakedfor30minutes,drained,1½cupssesameseeds,1cupcarob/cocoapowder,2tablespoonsvanillaessence.Placealmondsintofoodprocessorandprocessuntilcoarselyground,adddraineddatesandsesameseedsandblenduntilwellcombined,addcarobpowderandvanillaessenceandpulseuntilcombined.Pressintoaglassdishandchill.Cutintosquaresbeforeserving.

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Banana Almond SnackSliceabananainhalflengthwise(bananasplitstyle).Laythehalvesonaplate,withtheflatpartfacingup.Spread½to1tablespoonofalmondbutteroneachbananaslice.Sprinkleraisins(ordates)andcoconutflakesoneachslice.Eatwithaforkorwithyourhands!Couldsprinkleonnuts,maplesyrup,hempseeds,gojiberriesetc.

Banana Balls1cupmixedrawnutsandseeds–egalmonds,brazils,walnuts,pumpkinseeds,sunflowerseeds,1cupdesiccatedcoconut,2largebananas,5tablespoonsagavenectaror½cupdates,1teaspoonvanillaflavour,1cupbuckwheat(oralmond)flour,½cupdesiccatedcoconut–forrollingballsin.Addnutstoafoodprocessorandgrounduntilcrumbly;addcoconut,bananas,agavenectar,vanillaandprocessuntilwellcombined.Thenaddbuckwheat(oralmond)flourslowlythroughthechuteuntilitthickens.Makeintosmallballs,rollindesiccatedcoconut.Storefridgeorfreezer.

Banana Crunch5-10bananas,1cupalmondscrushed,1cupwalnutscrushed,1cupcarobpowder,1cupdriedcoconut.

Placealltheaboveingredientsonseparateplates.Rollonebananaatatimeintothealmonds,thenthewalnuts,thenthecarob,thenthecoconut.Placethe“loaded”bananasontopofapieceofwaxpaperandfreeze.StickaPopsiclestickintooneendofeachbananabeforeyourolltheminthegoodiesandtheylooklikesomethingyouwouldgetfromtheicecreamtruck.

Barfi2cupsalmonds,2cupscashews,¼cupagavenectaror½cupdates,cardamompowder(totaste),pinchsalt,carob/cocoapowder(optional).

Putallingredientsinafoodprocessorandprocessuntilwellcombined.Laythemixtureoutonalargecuttingboardandflattenindowntoabout½inchthickness.Cutinwhatevershapedesired.(Optional)Rollindividualpiecesincarobpowder.Topeachpiecewithwhateveryou’dlike,cashews,almonds,walnuts,pecans,datesorbananas.

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Bliss Balls1cupsunflowerseeds,½cupalmonds,1/3cupagavenectaror½cupdates,3-5tablespoonsmesquitemealorcarobpowder,pinchofnutmegand/orcinnamon,pinchsalt.

Placesunflowerseedsandalmondsinafoodprocessorandprocesstillcoarselyground.Adddatesifusingandtherestoftheingredientsandprocessagaintillblended.Takeabout1-2tablespoonsofthemixtureandshapeitintoaball.Rollitinsesameseeds,coconutflakes,orcarobpowder.Continuethisprocessuntilallofthemixtureisgone.Puttheblissballsintothefreezeruntilreadytoeat.

Caramel Dream BarsCrust2cupsalmonds,1cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,¼cupcocoapowder,pinchsalt.Caramel Layer½cupalmondbutter,½cupcoconutbutter,¼cupcacaobutter,½cupagavenectar,1tablespoonvanillaessence,pinchsalt.Garnishwithcacaonibs,ordesiccatedcoconutToformcrust,processalmonds,dates,cocoapowderandsaltinfoodprocessor.Pressintoglasspan.Toformcaramellayerprocessalmondbutter,cacaobutter,agavenectarandcoconutbutterinfoodprocessoruntilsmooth.Spreadontopofcrustlayer.Topimmediatelywithcoconutandcacaonibs,pressingthemintothecaramellayersotheystick.Pressin8x8squarepan.Freezeuntilreadyforserving.

Carob Bark1cuprawcoconutoil,¾cuprawcarob/cocoapowder,2tablespoonsvanillaessence,1cupraisins,rawnuts,coconut,orwhateveryouwouldlike.

Putthecoconutoilinabowl,putthisbowlinanotherbowlofhotwater,Whenithasmelted,stirinthecarob,thenstirintheotheringredients.Spreadonwaxpaperlinedcookiesheet,putinfridgeorfreezer5-10minutestoharden.BreakintopiecesTryexperimentingwithpeppermintorotherflavorsinsteadofvanilla.

Carob Almond Balls1cupalmonds,1½cupscarobpowder,2tablespoonspinenut,½cupdesiccatedcoconut,¼cuphoney,plus1tablespoonhoney,¼cupwater,plusttablespoonwater,carobpowderorcoconutorgroundalmonds.

Inafoodprocessor,finelychopthealmonds.Addthecarob,pinenutsandcoconutandprocessuntilmixed.Mixthehoneyandwatertogether,addtomixtureandprocessuntilmixed.Rollintoballsandthencoatwiththecaroborcoconutorgroundalmonds.Refrigerateuntilneeded.

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Carob Banana Pops Largeripebananas,carobpowder,almondssoaked8hours(soakingoptional)water,popsiclesticks(buyfromcraftshop).Chopnutsinfoodprocessor.Mixcarobpowderandnuts,intallcupaddingwateruntilyouhaveathick,creamyconsistency.Cutbananasinhalf,insertstickintocutendofbananahalvesanddipincarobnutmixture.Place“pops”onwaxpaperorplasticwrapinfreezertillfrozenandenjoy!Note:Excesscarobnutmixturecanbefrozen,andthenthawedoutfornextbatch. Carob Fudge ¾cupwalnuts,¾cupraisins,¼cupcarobpowder,dashofcinnamon,pinchofsalt.

Combineallingredientsinafoodprocessorandblenduntilsmoothandballedup.Removefrombowlandpressintoaglassdish–orshapeintoonelargesquarewithyourhands.Freezeuntilfirmthenslice.Doubletherecipeandkeepinthefreezer.

Carob Tangerine CandyTahini(sesamepaste),desiccatedcoconut,honey,carob/cocoapowder,vanillaessence,2tangerines,sesameseeds(ground).

Gratezestfrompeeloftangerinesandmixwithotheringredientsuntilcombined.Addsomegroundsesameseedsuntilthemixturethickens.Refrigerate.Mixtahini,groundsesameseedsandhoneyuntilthick.Refrigerate.Rolloutseparatelythenrolltogether,givesatwo-tonedeffect.Sliceintobitesizes.

Cashew Almond Candy 1cupcashews,1cupalmonds,½cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,½cupcarob/cocoapowder,pinchsalt,1tablespoonvanillaessence,1cupdesiccatedcoconut.

Processnutsinfoodprocessoruntilcoarselychopped.Adddatesandprocessuntilsmooth.Addallotheringredientsandpulseuntilblended.Placeinfridgeuntilfirm,typicallyseveralhours.Thenformintoballs,orcutintosmallsquares.Youcanalsouseothernutsifyouwish.

Cashew Coconut Delight1cupcashews,1cupdriedpineapplepieces,1cupdesiccatedcoconut,½cupwheatgerm,water.

Placeallingredientsintofoodprocessorandprocessuntilwellcombinedaddingenoughwatertomakeathickdough.Makeintosmallballsandrollincoconutorwheatgerm.Refrigerateforafewhoursbeforeserving.

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Cashew Cookie Bar 1cupcashews,1cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,1teaspoonlemonjuice,pinchsalt.

Putallingredientsinafoodprocessorandprocessuntilwellcombined.Leavealittlechunkyasitgivesthebarsabettertexture.Forminto6barsandrefrigerate.

Cashew Gingered Crème2cupscashews,1cupdates,1cupdesiccatedcoconut,½teaspoongroundgingerorgratedfreshgingertotaste.

Placecashewsanddatesinfoodprocessorandprocessuntilcoarselyground,addcoconutandgingerandprocessfurtheruntilwellcombined.Shapeintosmallballsandflatten.

Cashew Ginger Crunch 1cupcashews,1tablespoonmincedfreshginger,2tablespoonssesameseeds,1cupraisins,2tablespoonsagavenectarorrawhoney.Putallingredientsexceptfortheagavenectarintoafoodprocessorandprocessuntilfairlyfine,buttillwithsometexture.Addagavenectarorhoneyandprocessjustlongenoughforittoblend.Pressintoadishoronaplateabout¾inchthickandrefrigerateforaboutanhourormore.Cutintosquaresoranyshape.

Cherry Choco Cookies1½cupswalnuts,1cupdates,½cupchoppeddriedcherries,½cupcocoa/carobpowder,½teaspoonvanillaessenceorcherryextract(optional)pinchsalt,2teaspoonswater(foramoisterbrownie,optional).

Chop¼cupofthewalnutsandsetaside.Placetheremainingwalnutsandthesaltinafoodprocessorandprocessuntilcoarselyground.Addthedatesandprocessuntilthemixturestickstogether.Addthecocoapowderandoptionalvanillaandwaterandprocessuntilevenlydistributed.Transfertoamixingbowl.Addthereservedchoppedwalnutsandcherriesandmixwell.Makeinto1inchormoreballsthenflatten.Chillatleast2hoursbeforeserving.

Chocolate FreezeFrozenbananas(peeledandslicedintochunks)carob/cocoapowder.

Thisissowonderfulandsimple-justmixtheingredientstogetherinafoodprocessoruntilsmoothlywhippedandeatimmediately.

Chocolate Cashew Fudge1½cupscashews,1cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,1/3cupraisins,1/3cupcarobpowder,1cupwater,1cupdesiccatedcoconut.

Putallingredientsinfoodprocessorandprocessuntilcombined.Shapeintosmallcookiesorballs.Refrigerate.

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Chocolate Goji Lemon Bar2cupsofgojiberries,2cupsofcacaonibs,1teaspoongratedlemonzest,2cupsgratedcacaobutter.

Putallingredientsintoafoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.Pourintoanymouldorputintoaglassdishandputinthefridgetoset.Cutintosquares.

Chocolate Fudge½cupcarob/cocoapowder,½cupcoconutbutter,½cuphoneyOptionalingredientstoadd-justexperiment.Coconutandafewdropsofmint,seeds,nuts,vanillaessence,cinnamon,raisins(orotherchoppedfruit),almondextract.

Mixallingredientsinapan(warmslightlyifnecessary).Pressintoa5x5dish.Chillintherefrigeratorandcutandserve.

Chocolate Mousse 1avocado,1cupalmondmilk,2/3cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,½cupcarobpowder,¼cupalmondbutter.

Inafoodprocessorcombineallingredientsandblenduntilcreamy.

Chocolate Raw Life Bar1cupcashews,1cupdates,2tablespoonscarobpowder,3tablespoonscocoapowder,2tablespoonsdesiccatedcoconut.

Putcashewinfoodprocessoruntilfinelychoppedthendates.Addrestofingredientsandprocessuntilmixed.Ifmixedistoodryandwon’tholdtogetheradd1-2moredatesoralittlewater.Pressintosmallpan,refrigeratetoharden,andthencutintosquares.Keeprefrigerated.

Chocolate Squares1cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,3/4cupcashewbutter,1cupcacao/cocoa,3/4cuprawcarob,½cupmesquitepowder,1tablespooncoconutoil,splashofagavenectar,pinchofsalt.

Placeallingredientsintoafoodprocessorandprocessuntilmixtureissmooth.Lineaglassbakingdishwithwaxorparchmentpaperandpouronthebatter.Freezeforafewhours,takeoutoffreezertocutintosquaresandputbackintofreezer.

Coconut BallsTakeequalamountsofcreamcheese,anynutbutterandcoconutoil,sunflowerseedsorchoppednuts,desiccatedcoconutandhoneyorothersweetenertotasteandmashitalltogether.Rollintoballsandrollincoconut.

Coconut Carob Balls1cupcashews,¾cupdates,½cupcarob/cocoapowder,¼cupagavenectarorhoney,½cupdesiccatedcoconutplusextratorollballsin.Processallingredientsinfoodprocessoruntilcombined.Rollintoballsandrollincoconut.

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Coconut Fudge Bars3cupwalnuts,2cupsdesiccatedcoconut,½cupcarobpowder,½cupagavenectar,¼cupcoconutoil/butter,ortotaste(forcreamyconsistency).

Inafoodprocessor,grindwalnutsuntiltheyarecreamy.Addallotheringredientsandpulsetomixwell.Addalittlewaterifneeded.Placemixtureinflat,glassdishandcover.Placeinfreezerforatleastanhourbeforeserving.Toserve,cutintosmallpiecesandeatrightawayorstoreinfreezer.

Cranberry Candy2cupsmacadamianuts,1/2cupdesiccatedcoconut,2cupsdriedcranberries,¾cupraisins,pinchsalt.

Placemacadamianutsandsaltintoafoodprocessorandprocessuntilcoarselyground.Addthedriedcranberries,raisins,coconutandcontinueprocessinguntilmixturebeginstosticktogetherwhenpressedbetweenyourfingers.Rollintoballsofdesiredsize.Thesefreezegreat.

Variations:Usealmonds,walnuts,pistachiosorpecansinplaceofmacadamianutsSubstitutedriedapricot,driedcherries,driedpineapple(chopped)inplaceofthecranberriesand/orraisins.Omitthecoconut.

Cranberry and Lime Bars¾cupalmonds,¾cupcashews,¼cupdates,¼cupdriedcranberries,½cupcoconut,½lime.

Placealmondsandcashewsinfoodprocessorandprocessuntilcoarselyground,adddatesandlimeandprocessfurther.Lastlyaddcranberriesandcoconutandpulseuntilcombined.Shapeintooblongbarsandrefrigerate.

Cranberry Nut Snack Mix2cupssunflowerseeds,1cuppinenuts,1cuppumpkinseeds,1cupdriedcranberries,1cupraisins.

Measurealloftheingredientsintoamixingbowlandstirwithawoodenspoonuntilwellcombined.Serveinsmallbowls.

Dark Chocolate Bar1cupcashews,½cupcarob/cocoapowder,½cupdatesor¼cupagavenectar,1tablespoonvanillaextract.

Blendallingredientswellmakingsuretherearenohardbitsremaining.Scoopmixturefromblenderandmouldintoabarshapeonaflatplate.Placeinfridgeorfreezertohardenup.Enjoyasisinsmallbitsizedpieces,oraddtorawice-cream.

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Date Raisin BallsDates,raisins,carob,coconut,avocado,honey,walnuts,quantitiesnotimportant.Process,rollintoballs.Rollinchoppedcashews.

Date Nut Balls1cupalmonds,1cupwalnuts,½cupsunflowerseeds,1cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,½teaspooncinnamon,1tablespooncocoapowder(optional)

Putallingredientsinafoodprocessorandprocessuntilwellcombined.Rollintoballs.

Date Nut Thingies¼cupsraisins,1/3cupappleorotherfreshfruitjuice,¼cuppitteddates,1cupalmonds,1cupmacadamianutsground,¼cupdriedcoconut,pinchsalt.

Placetheraisinsinasmallbowlandaddtheapplejuicetocover.Letthemsoakovernightintherefrigerator.Nextday,blendtheraisins,thesoakingjuiceanddatesinablenderuntilwellmixed.Addalittlemorejuice(orwater)ifnecessary.

Grindthenutsandsaltinafoodprocessoruntilcoarselyground.Addtheraisinanddatemixturetothefoodprocessorwiththenutsandpulsetomix.Formintovariousshapesandrollinthecoconut.Thesefreezewell.

Date Nut TreatsTakeacoupleofmedjooldates,andcutthemlengthwiseinhalf.Filldatewith½teaspoonalmondbutter,andthengentlypressawholealmondintothedate.Thesetastebetterthananycandyandwillgiveenergyquicklylikebeforeyouexercise.Date Pecan Squares1cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,1cupraisins,½cuppecans,2cupsdesiccatedcoconut,1teaspoonvanillaessence.

Placeallingredientsexceptcoconutinafoodprocessorandprocessuntilwellcombined.Byhand,workin½cupofthecoconut.Sprinkle¾cupcoconutinapan,placedate-pecanmixtureontopandspreadtocoverbottomlayer.Topwithremainingcoconut.Coverandplaceinrefrigerator.Whenchilled,cutintosquares.

Delightful Coconut Fudge Bars3cupsrawwalnuts,2cupsdesiccatedcoconut,½cupcarobpowder,½cupagavenectaror1cupdates,¼cupcoconutoil/butter,ortotaste(forcreamyconsistency).¼cupcoconutwater,forconsistency,ifdesired.

Inafoodprocessor,grindwalnutsuntiltheyarecoarselyground,addallotheringredientsandprocessuntilwellcombined.Placemixtureinflat,glassdishandcover.Placeinfreezerforatleastanhourbeforeserving.Toserve,cutoutbrownie-sizedpiecesandeatrightaway.

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Easy Healthy Fudge2cupsalmondbutter,¼cupcocoapowder,½cupplus2tablespoonsliquidhoney,1heapedtablespooncoconutoil,melted(optional),2teaspoonsvanillaessence,pinchsalt.

Combineallingredientsinalargebowl.Mixuntilwellcombined.Spoonthemixtureintoapanandflattenwiththebackofaspoon.Placeinthefreezerforanhourorso,andthentakeitouttocutintobite-sizesquaresorrectangles.

Eatmore Bars 1cupmacadamianuts,1cupcarob/cocoapowder,½cupcoconutoil,1cupagavenectar.

Combineallingredientsinafoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth.Pourmixtureintoarectangularbakingdishandadd2cupsofyourfavoritechoppednuts.Tryamixtureofhazelnuts,walnutsandmacadamianuts.Spreadthemixtureevenlyinthepanandplaceintothefreezertillreadytoserve.

Energy Orbs ¾cupofanynutbutter,¼cuptahini(sesamepaste),½cupsweetener(agavenectar,dates,orrawhoney),1cupsunflowerseedsorsesameseeds,¼cupofcarob/cocoapowder,½-¾cupofshreddedcoconut.

Blendallingredientstogetherandmakeintoroundballs.Rollincoconut.

Famous Raw Freezer Fudge1cupcashews,½cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,½cupcoconutoil,1½cupscarob/cocoapowder,½cupagavenectar(oraddmoredates),1tablespoonvanillaessence.

Putnutsintofoodprocessorandblenduntilcrumbly,adddatesandblendagain.Addremainingingredientsandpulsetillcombined.Itthickensquicklysobecareful!Pressintoglasspanandfreeze30minutesthencutintopiecesbeforeitgetstoosolid.

Optional–Pulseinchoppedfavoritenutsafterblendingfornuttyfudge.

Fig Bars2cupsdriedfigs,1cupdesiccatedcoconut,½cupdatessoakedfor30minutes,drained,1teaspoonvanillaessence,½cupalmonds.

Processthefigsanddatesinafoodprocessor,thenaddthecoconutandvanilla.Spoonthemixtureintoashallow8x8inchpanthenscoreintosquares.Placeanalmondoneachsquare.Refrigerate½hourbeforeserving.

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Fig Date BarsFigDateFilling-1cupdriedfigs,1cupdates,1tablespoonlemonororangejuice,1tablespoonhoney.

Crumblybaseandtopping-1cuppecans,½cupalmonds,½cupdates,½cupdesiccatedcoconut,½teaspooncinnamon,pinchsalt.

Placefirstfouringredientsinfoodprocessorandblendtoapaste.Setaside.Placeallingredientsforthebaseinfoodprocessorandprocessuntilmixtureiscoarselygroundandstartstosticktogether.

Inasmalldisharrangehalfofthecrumbleasabase.ThenspreadalloftheFigDateFillingontop,andsprinklewithremainingcrumbleontop.Presslayerstogetherwiththebackofaspoon.Cutinto16squares.

Freezer Cookies ½cupsesameseeds,½cupfavoritenuts,1largebanana,1redorgoldendeliciousapple,¼cupraisins.Placeallingredientsintofoodprocessorandprocessuntilblended.Addalittlewaterifnecessarytomakeastickydough.Spreadinapanordishandfreeze.Canbecutuplikecookiesorfudgesquares.Eatfrozen.Thiscanalsomakeicecreamsandwiches.Usefrozenbananaicecreaminsidethesandwich.

Fridge Cookies 3cupsrolledoats,2cupsalmondbutter,3/4cuphoney.Mixalmondbutterandhoneytogetherthenaddoats.Formintoballsandsetaside.Pulverizemoreoatsinafoodprocessoruntilpowdery.Rollballsinpowder.(Youcanaddcarobpowderandcinnamontotheoatpowder).Refrigerateforawhilebeforeeating.

Frozen Grapes1bunchofgrapesde-stemmed.

Washthegrapesandlightlydrywithapapertowel.Puttheminabagormasonjarandfreeze.Thisrefreshingtreatisamusthaveinyourfreezerbecausetheyareperfectforpoppingintoyourmouthwhenyouneedsomethingto“takethesugaredgeoff.”

Frozen Vanilla BlissThistastesverymuchlikesoftserveicecream,onlybetter.Itmakesahealthysnack.¾cupwater,2tablespoonstahiniormoretotaste,1-2frozenbananas,cutinchunksDashvanillaessence(optional).

Inblender,combinewater,tahini,bananaandvanilla.Blenduntilthickandsmooth.Serveimmediately.Serves1Theadditionofcaroborotherfruitworksverywellinthisrecipe.Ifyoupreferasweeterdrink,addoneortwosoakeddates.

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Fruit Logs1cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,½cupdriedfruit(apricots,figs,pineappleoryourchoicesoaked30minutes),1cupnuts(pecans,walnuts,almondoryourchoice),1cupdesiccatedcoconut,1teaspoonvanillaessence,½teaspooncinnamonoranyotherspice.

Grinddrynutsinafoodprocessor,adddatesandprocessfurtheruntilcombinedadd,vanilla,spice,anddriedfruitafewpiecesatatime.Shapeintosmalllogs½-¾inchthick,androllindriedcoconut.Chilluntilstiff. Fruit Nut Bonbons1cupwalnutsorpecans,½cupraisins,¾cupfigs,½cupapricots,1cupdesiccatedcoconut.

Placefruitandprocessbrieflyuntilroughlychoppedbutstillchunkyaddingalittlewatertomakeathickdough.Placeinabowlandhandmixinthewalnutsorpecans.Formintoballs,rollincoconutandstoreinfridge.

Galaxy Brownies2cupspecans,¾cupmacadamianuts,1cupdates,2tablespoonsdriedcoconut,½cupcocoa/carobpowder,2tablespoonsagavenectar,½teaspoonvanillaessence,½teaspooncinnamon,pinchsalt.

Grindthenutsuntilcoarselyground,adddatesthenchocolate,agavenectar,vanillaandcoconutandcontinueprocessinguntilthemixturestartstosticktogether.Pressintoan8x8glassbakingdish.Letsetinfridge.Thesebrowniesfreezewell.Variations-Rolltheseintocookieballs.Swapdatesforraisinsordriedcherries.Useavarietyofnutssuchasalmonds,walnuts,pecansorhazelnuts.

Ginger Snap Bars1½cupsalmondsorothernuts,1½cupsfigs,½-1teaspoongroundginger(totaste),½teaspooncinnamon,¼teaspoongroundcloves.

Processalmondsinafoodprocessoruntilcoarselyground.Addfigsandremainingingredientsandprocessuntilitstickstogether.Donotoverprocess,asitwillbecomeoilyifyoudo.Shapeintobarswithyourhandsorpressintoasquareglassdishandthensliceintobars.Wrapandfreezebarsifnotusingrightaway. Ginger Treats2½cupssunflowerseeds,2cupsraisins,1-2inchpiecefreshginger,juiceof1orange,1applechopped,¼cuphoneyor½cupdatestosweeten,pinchsalt.Optionalcloves,nutmeg,mace,carob.

Processeverythingbut½cupsunflowerseedsandchoppedappleinafoodprocessoruntilsmooth.Pulseinchoppedappleandtheleftoversunflowerseedssotheystaychunky.Rollintolittleballsandcoatwithcarobpowder.

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Goji Energy Bars 1cupsunflowerseeds,1cuppinenuts,¼cupsoakedbuckwheat,¼cupagavenectaror½cupdates,1cuppumpkinseeds,1cupalmonds,water,½cupgojiberries.

Placesunflowerseeds,pinenuts,soakedbuckwheat,pumpkinseeds,almondsandsomegojiberriesintoafoodprocessorandblendforafewseconds.Inabowl,mixtheseingredientswiththeagavenectarandalittlewatertomoistenandaddsomemoredriedgojiberries.Moldthemixtureintoenergybars.Usecookiemolds,ormakeballswithyourhandsoruseaforkonaplatetomakecompactenergybars.

Goji-Mac-Snack ½cupmacadamianuts,½cupgojiberriesSimplymixandeat.Warning:Onceyoustart…youcan’tstop!

Gooey Goji Clusters

1cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,1cupgojiberries,1cupcarob/cocoapowder,1cuphazelnuts,2-3tablespoonsagavenectar.

Putallingredientsinfoodprocessorandprocessuntilcombinedbutstillchunky.Rollinto1inchballsandplaceinrefrigerator.

Grezzo Chocolate FudgeBase1cupwalnuts,1cuppecans,1cupdatespittedandsoaked30minutes,drained,¼cupcarob/cocoapowder.

Preparethebasebygrindingwalnutsandpecansinafoodprocessoruntilfine.Adddatesand¼cuprawcacaopowderandblenduntilsmooth.Removefromthefoodprocessorandwithyourhandsformintosquares(orcubesorwhateverothershapesuitsyourfancy).

Topping½cupcarob/cocoapowder,¼cupcoconutoil,¼cupagavenectarMixtogetherbyhandandcoverthebaseswiththesaucetopping.Keepfewdaysinfridge.

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Hard Healthy Candy1cupgroundnuts,¼cupbrewers’yeast,½cuprawwheatgerm,½cuphoney,2tablespoonsoil,½cupraisins,sesameseeds.

Mixtogetherallingredientsexceptsesameseeds.Rollintoballsandcoatwithsesameseeds.

Health Fudge½cupwalnutsoralmonds,½cupraisins,½cupdates,1cupsunflowerseeds,1cuppeanutbutter,½cupcarob/cocoapowder,½cupsesameseeds,½cupdesiccatedcoconut.

Placenutsinafoodprocessorandprocessuntilcoarselychopped,adddatesandraisinsandblenduntilsmooth.AddallotheringredientsandblenduntilwellcombinedPressintodishorpanandchill,coveredforseveralhourstoharden.Cutintosquares.

Hansel and Gretel Mix 1cupgojiberries,1cupcacaonibs,1cupsunflowerseeds,1cuppumpkinseeds.

Mixeverythingtogetherinabowl.Thisrecipehasinfinitevariations.Addhempseeds,sesameseeds,crushednuts,driedcurrants,raisins,sultanas,apricotchunks,pineapple,mangoetc.

Healthiest Smoothie in the World

Areyougettingyourgreens?Theyarehealthiestrawbutremember,youcanalwaysjuicethemorblendthemtomakethemgodownniceandeasy.Smoothiesuggestion:blendabananawiththejuiceoftwoorangesand100gofrawspinach.Youdon’teventastethegreenstuffandit’sallthickandcreamytoboot.

Healthy Candy of Zion1cuppecansorwalnuts,1cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,3teaspoonsorangezest,1teaspoonvanilla,½cuphoney,¼cupsesameseeds,pinchsalt.Putnutsinfoodprocessorandprocessuntilcoarselychopped,adddatesandprocessfurtheruntilchoppedup.Addallotheringredientsandpulsetillcombinedthoroughly.Formfirmlyinto1”ballsandrollincoconutandsetasideuponwaxpaperorfoiltoset.

La La Lemon Chia Bars2cupswalnuts,½cuppinenuts,½cuppistachios,½cupraisins(orotherdriedfruit)1tablespoonagavenectar,1tablespoonhoney,juicefrom1lemon,1teaspooncardamom,1/8cupcoconutoil,2tablespoonsChiaseeds,¼cupdesiccatedcoconutpinchsalt.

Placenutsintoafoodprocessorandprocessuntilwellcombined,addallotheringredientsandprocessfurtheruntilmixedtogether.Pressmixtureintoaglassbakingdishandspreadouttodesiredthickness.Coverandrefrigerateforseveralhours.Cutintobarsandserve.

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Lemon Logs¾cupcashews,¾cupalmonds,¾cupdates,½lemon,½cupdesiccatedcoconut.

Placefirstfouringredientsintoafoodprocessorandprocessuntilroughlyground.Addcoconutandcontinuetoprocessuntilwellcombined.Shapeintooblongsmalllogsorbarsandrefrigerate.

Lemon Coconut Bars1cupalmonds,1½cupsdatessoaked30minutes,drained, 1cupdesiccatedcoconut,zestandjuiceof1lemon,1teaspoonvanillaessence,pinchsalt.

Placeallingredientsintoafoodprocessorandprocessuntilwellcombined.Pressintoan8x8bakingpan.Chillforacouplehoursuntilfirm.Thencutintosquares.Lemon SquaresCrust Ingredients-½cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,½cuppecans,½cupwalnuts,¾cupalmonds,3tablespoonshoney,¾cupdesiccatedcoconut,pinchsalt.Topping Ingredients-1¼cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,¾cupwalnuts,1teaspoonpsylliumpowder,zestofonelemon,juiceof1lemon,pinchsalt.

Crust-Placeallingredientsintoafoodprocessorandprocessuntilwellcombined.Pressintoan8x8pan.Topping -Processtoppingingredientsinfoodprocessoruntilsmooth.Spreadontothecrust.Sprinkletopwithcoconut.

Macadamia Nut Fudge1cupmacadamianut(oralmond)butter,1cupcarob/cocoapowder,½cupcoconutbutter,½cupagavenectar,1tablespoonvanillaessence,pinchsalt,¼teaspooncinnamon.

Inalargebowl,combinecarob,coconutbutterandmacadamianutbutterStirinagavenectar,vanilla,saltandcinnamon.Mixwell,mashinglumpsagainstsideofbowlwithaforktosmoothoutbatter.Pourmixtureintoa7x11glassdishPlaceinfreezerfor1-2hours,untilfirm.Cutintosquaresandserve.Storeinrefrigeratororfreezer.

Mock Choco Balls¼cuptahini(sesamepaste),3tablespoonsalmondbutter,5tablespoonsagavenectar,3-4tablespoonscarobpowder,pinchofsalt,sesameseeds(torollballsin)

Combineeverythingtogether,shapeintoballsandrollinsesameseeds,thenplaceintothefreezeruntilreadytoeat.

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Nut Fudge2cupscashews,1cupdatesand1cupraisinssoaked30minutes,drained,1cupgroundflaxseeds,1cupwalnutpieces,1cupwater,4tablespoonscarob/cocoapowder.Blendallingredientstogetherinfoodprocessor.Pourintoabowl.Spreadinaglassdishandfreezeforafewhours.Cutinrectangles.

Nutty-Fruity Chewy Snacks1/3cupsunflowerseeds,¼cuppinenuts,½cupwalnuts,1/3cupalmonds,½cupdesiccatedcoconut,1cupraisins,1cupdriedfigssoakedfor30-60minutes,drained,Coating:1cupdesiccatedcoconut,1teaspooncinnamon(ortotaste).

Grindtheseeds,nuts,andcoconuttoafinemealinafoodprocessor.Withthefoodprocessorstillrunning,addthesoakeddriedfigs,andtheraisins.Themixtureshouldformaball.Ifitdoesnot,addmoreraisinsandafewtablespoonsofwater.Themixtureshouldnotbewetbutchewielikeapaste.

Onaplate,pourabout1cupofdriedcoconut.Wetyourhandsandformmixtureintoballswithyourhands.Rolltheballsontheshreddedcoconut.Placethecoatedballsonaplateanddustwithcinnamonpowder.

Pecan Date Log1cuppecans,1cupcashews,1½cupsdates,1teaspooncinnamon,desiccatedcoconut

Putnutsinfoodprocessorandprocessuntilcrumbly.Adddatesandcinnamonandprocessuntilitistheconsistencyofstickycookiedough.Rollinto1largelogandputinfridgetohardenfor1-2hours.Sliceintopiecesanddipintococonut.

Pecan Orange Balls2cupspecans,1½cupsdates,2tablespoonsorangezestgratedfinely,desiccatedcoconut.

Infoodprocessor,pulsedatesandpecanstogether,thenaddzestandpulsetillmixed.Addalittlewaterifnecessarytomakeastickydough.Useatablespoontomeasureandformmixtureintoballs.Rollballsincoconut.Refrigerate.

Pecan Sandies2cupspecans,1cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,1teaspoonvanillaessence,pinchsalt,24pecanhalvesforgarnish.

Placeallingredientsintofoodprocessorandprocessuntilwellcombined.Makeintosmallballsandflatten.Placeapecanhalfoneachcookie.

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Peanut Butter Slices1cuppeanutbutter,¾cuppecannutschopped,1cupofraisins,chopped,¼teaspoonvanillaessence,¼cuphoney,choppedpeanutstorolllogsin.

Mixalloftheingredientstogether.Ifnotfirmenough,addmorenutsoriftoofirmaddmorehoney.Forminto3longrolls.Rollinfinelychoppedpeanuts,wrapandchilluntilfirm.Sliceinto½”slicesandserve.

Peanut Butter Protein Bars4scoopschocolateproteinpowder,2/3cupflaxseedmeal,¼cupwater,4tablespoonschunkypeanutbutter,1tablespooncocoa,½tablespoonstevia(optional).

Placeallingredientsinlargebowlandmixuntilwellblended,willbecomeastickyandthickdough.Iffeelyouneedtoaddmorewater,addatablespoonatatime.Separatedoughinto4separateparts.Placeeachpieceofdoughonclingfilmandmoldintoabarshape.Thenjustpoptheminfridgeorfreezer.Theytastewaybettercoldandarenotassticky.Makes4bars.

Pineapple Nut Cream1½cupcashews,¾cupalmonds,2cupsfreshpineapple.

Placealmondsandcashewsintofoodprocessorandprocesstillfinelychopped.Addpineappleandblendtillsmooth.Topyourfruitwiththissweetcreamforahealthysnackordessert.

Raisin Fudge 1½cupswalnuts,1½cupsraisins,½cupcarob/cocoapowder,dashofcinnamon,pinchsalt.

Combineallingredientsinafoodprocessorandblenduntilsmoothandballedup.Removefrombowlandpressintoglassdish-alternativelyyoucanshapeintoonelargesquarewithyourhands.Freezeuntilfirmthenslice.Thismaybekeptrefrigeratedorfrozen.

Raw Brownies1cupdatessoaked30minutes,drained,1cupalmond(orcashew)butter,1cupcarobpowder.

Processdatesuntilsmoothaddotheringredientsandpulseuntilcombined.Mixandpressinto9x9squarepan.Refrigerateatleastonehour.Cutintosquaresorrollintosmallballs.

Raw Raisin Nut Candy1cupraisins,1cupwalnuts,1tablespoonvegetableoil,1cupslicedalmonds.Inafoodprocessorcombineraisinsandwalnuts.Processuntiltheyformastickyball.Coathandswithoilandrollmixtureintoballsthesizeoflargemarbles,thencoatwithslicedalmonds.Coverandrefrigerateforupto3days.Recipemakes40candies.

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Raw Fudge 2cupscashews,1cupwalnuts,1cupdates,1cupraisins,2heapedtablespoonscarobpowder,½cuppineapplejuice,½cupwater,1cupflaxseedmeal(optional).Placecashewdatesandraisinsintofoodprocessorandprocessuntilwellblended.Addcarob,juiceandwater.Whiztoathickpaste.Stirinflaxseedmealandwater.Pressontoungreasedcookiesheetandfreezefor2hours.Cutintosquaresandstoreinthefreezer.

Raw Energy BarsChooseyourownquantitiesofthefollowingingredientsforthebars.Almonds,cashews,walnuts,dates,flaxseeds,sunflowerseeds,pumpkinseeds,raisins,driedcranberries,coconut,honey,cinnamon,nutmeg,allspice,vanillaessence,salt.

Placenutsinfoodprocessorandprocessuntilcoarselyground,Adddatesandprocessagaintillcombined.Addalittlewaterorjuiceifnecessarytomakeintoastickydough.Addtherestoftheingredientsjusttocombine,leavesomeingredientswholetogivetexture.

Spreadthemixtureoutintoaglassbakingdish,coveritwithfoil,andstickitallinthefridgetohardenup.Cutintobars.

Raw Fudge Brownies 1½cupsofwalnuts,1cupdates,1/3cupcocoa/carobpowder,1teaspoonvanillaessence,2teaspoonsofwater(orjuice),pinchsalt,

Putthewalnutsandsaltinthefoodprocessorandprocessuntilcoarselyground.Addthedates,cocoapowderandvanillaandprocessuntilthemixturestickstogether.Finally,addthewaterandprocessbriefly.Transfertoaflatcontainerandpatdownintoaflatfudge-likeformwithaspatula.Putintofridgetohardenthencutintoslices.

Rawsome Chewy Caramels2cupscashews,1½cupsdates,1teaspoonvanillaextract,2teaspoonsmapleextract,pinchsalt.

Processcashewsinfoodprocessoruntilcoarselychoppedandnaturaloilsmakethenutmealbegintosticktogether.Addremainingingredientsandcontinuetoprocess.Ifnecessary,addupto5teaspoonswater,1teaspoonatatimeuntiltodesiredmoistness.Pressintoasmalldish,refrigeratefor2hoursbeforecuttingtoserve.Willkeepupto1weekintherefrigerator…iftheylastthatlong!!

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Red Squares2cupsofcacaobutter,grated1cupofgojiberries½cupofagavenectaror¾cupsdates.

Puteverythingintoafoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth,thenplaceincubemoulds.Turnoutwhenset.

Sesame Honey Candy 2cupssesameseeds,½cuphoney,¼cuplemonjuice,2tablespoonsoliveoil½cupwholesesameseedsforrollingballsin.

Withahigh-speedblender,grindthe2cupsofsesameseedsasfarastheywillgo.“Coach”thegrindingbypushingthemixtureintotheblade.Addtheoil,thenthelemonjuice,thenthehoney.Continuecoachingitintoathick,smoothpaste.Takethemixtureoutoftheblender.Poursomewholesesameseedsintoadishorbowl.Grababout½tablespoonofthecandypasteandrollitintoaball.

Rolltheballaroundinthewholesesameseedsandthenrollinyourhandstopressthesesameseedsintotheball.Youshouldgetaround40or50ballsfromthisrecipe.

Sesame Apricot Flats1cupsesameseeds,½cupdriedapricotschopped,¼cupraisins,2tablespoonsofagavenectarormoretotaste,¼teaspoonalmondextract,½teaspooncinnamon,pinchnutmeg.

Placethesesameseeds,cinnamon,nutmegandalmondextractinafoodprocessorandblenduntiltheyareapowder.Addtheagavenectarandcontinueblendinguntilitisasmoothmass.Youmightneedtofrequentlyturntheblenderoffandscrapedownthesides.Addtheraisinsandchoppedapricotsandstirbyhanduntilmixedin.Shapeintoflatroundsorrollintoballs.

Spirulina Sunrise ¾cupbrazilnuts,½cupcashewnuts,½cupsesameseedsplusextraforsprinklingontop,½cupdriedfigs,½cupdates,1heapedtablespoonspirulinapowder.

Placebrazilnuts,cashewsandsesameseedsinfoodprocessorandprocesstillroughlychopped.Addfigs,datesandspirulinaandprocessuntilwellcombined.Rollintosmallballsthenflattenandrollinsesameseeds.

Sweet Seed Bars2cupscashewnuts,2cupssesameseeds,2cupssunflowerseeds,2cupsdesiccatedcoconut,1cuphoney.

Chopcashewinfoodprocessor,addseedsandcoconutandprocessuntilchoppedthenaddhoneyandpulseuntilthoroughlycombined.Pourintoasquarepan,coveringwithfoilandchillforafewhoursuntilsetfirm.Cutintobarsandrefrigerate.

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Stuffed Date SnackPitthefruitandreplacethestonebyapieceofcandiedpineapple,crystallizedginger,orawalnuthalf,aBrazilnut,acubeofchocolate,aglacecherry,oramixtureofgroundalmondsandchocolatepowder. Sunflower Seed Balls ½cupalmonds,1cupsunflowerseeds,½cupdates(or1/3cupagavenectar),4-5tablespoonsofcocoapowder,pinchofsalt,½teaspooncinnamonAcoupledropsofpeppermintoil(optional)Asmallbowlofdesiccatedcoconut.Inblender,chopnuts,datesandseeds.Addrestofingredientsandpulseuntilcombined.Formintooneinchballs.Rollincoconutandplaceinsealedcontainerinfridgetostore.

Super Energy Bar½cuppitteddates,½cupwalnuts,¾cupalmonds,3tablespoonshoney,¾cupdesiccatedcoconut,¼cupraisins,¼cupdriedcranberries,3tablespoonsBarleygreenoranygreendriedpowder(optional).

Placeallingredientsintofoodprocessorandprocessuntilwellcombined.Forbars,pressthedoughintoan8×8panandsprinklewithextracoconut.Refrigeratefor1-2hoursbeforecuttingintobars.Tomakeenergyballs,rolldoughinto16to24ballsandrolleachballincoconut.Refrigeratefor1-2hours.

Super Chocolate Goji Lemon Bar 2cupsgojiberries,2cupscocoanibs,1teaspoongratedlemonpeel,2cupsgratedrawcocoabutter.

Grindupthegojiberriesandcacaonibsinacoffeemill.Thenputalltheingredientsintoablender.Youwillneedaverydurableblenderasthiscanbequitedense.Putintoanymoldandrefrigerateuntilset.Ifyouwanttouseicecubetraysyouwouldneed4forthisrecipe.

Swanky Seed-n-Nut Balls¼cuppumpkinseeds,¼cupsesameseeds,½cupalmonds,¼cupwalnuts,2tablespoonstahini,3tablespoonsagavenectar,1tablespoonalmondbutter,¼cupdesiccatedcoconut.

Inafoodprocessor,grindthepumpkinseeds,almonds,andwalnutstogetheruntilcoarselyground.Addthetahini,agavenectarandalmondbutter:andprocesstogetherwell.Formthemixtureintoballsandrollincoconut.Refrigerateorfreeze.Yieldabout10balls.Note:Useonlyonekindofnutifthatisallyouhaveonhand.

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The Crazy Good Bar2cupswalnuts,1cupdates,½cupraisins,¼cupdriedcranberries,½teaspoonalmondextract,pinchcinnamon,2tablespoonscarob/cocoapowder,1teaspooncoconutoil.

Grindthewalnutsinfoodprocessortillroughlychopped,adddates,raisins,cranberries,almondextractandcinnamonandprocessuntilmixturestickstogetherwhenpressed.Spreadthecoconutoilinthebottomofaglassbakingdishandupthesides.Pressmixtureintothedish.Cutintosquares.Refrigerateorfreeze.

Velvet Chocolate1cupcashewormacadamiabutter,1/4cupwater,3tablespoonshoney,2tablespoonscarob/cocoapowder,1teaspoonvanillaessence,pinchsalt.

Blendwell,pourinaflatdish,andfreezeuntilsolid.

Walnut Candy1cupwalnuts,1½cupsraisins,1tablespoonvegetableoil,1cupslicedalmondsInafoodprocessorcombineraisinsandwalnuts.Processuntiltheyformastickyball.

Coathandswithoilandrollmixtureintoballsthesizeoflargemarbles,thencoatwithslicedalmonds.Coverandrefrigerateforupto3days.

Walnut Chocolate Coconut Fudge3cupswalnuts,2cupsdesiccatedcoconut,½cupcarob/cocoapowder,½cupagavenectaror1cupdates,¼cupcoconutoil/butter,¼cupwater,forconsistency,ifdesired.

Placewalnutsinfoodprocessorandgrinduntilcreamy,addallotheringredientsandprocessuntilwellcombined.Placemixtureinflat,glassdishandcover.Placeinfreezerforatleastanhourbeforeserving.Cutintopieces.

White Chocolate Goji FudgeGrindup:½cupgojiberries(usuallysticky,notreallyapowder)Blenduntilsmooth:½cupcacaobutter,½cupcashews,½cupagavenectar.Blendingojipowder,thenbyhandmixinwhole:½cupcacaonibs,½cupwholegojiberries,zestfrom1orange.Spreadinaglasspieplate,chillinthefreezeruntilfirm.

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15BonusDessertRecipes

Frozen Treats and Ice Cream

Allofthesefrozendessertoranytimetreatrecipesarecreatedwithnaturalandhealthyingredients.Ifyouarelookingfor‘betterforyou’alternativestocommercialicecreamyouwillnowbeabletomakedeliciousfrozendisheswithallplantproductsfreefromsugar,unhealthyfatsandharmfulchemicals.

Rawicecreamissoeasytomakeandthereareendlesspossibilitiesforvariations.Youcouldmakeanewoneeachweekandneverrunout.Itisnearlyimpossibletogowrongwithfrozenfruit,nutsanddatessoyoucanfeelconfidenttoexplorenewrecipesthatyouhavedesignedyourself.Youmayendupwithafabulousnewrecipethatyoucansharewithothers.

Forthebaseofyouricecreamyouneedsomethingcreamyandproteinrichandcashewsarethefavorite.Thenextingredientforcreaminessisfreshcoconut.Youcanpurchasebrowncoconutsandremovethehuskthenextractcoconutmeatandblend.

YoumayneedasmallblenderlikeaMagicBulletoraVitaMixastheultimaterawfoodprocessortoblenditupfinely.YoumayalsobeluckyenoughtobeabletopurchaseThaicoconutswhicharesomucheasiertoextractthemeatfrom.

Nextyouneedasweetenerandtokeepthemixturewhiteyoucanuseagavenectarorhoney.Ifyoudonotneedtokeepthemixturewhite(aswithchocolate)youcanusedatesorraisinsforsuperbnaturalsweetness.

Theadditionofhealthycoconutoilorcacaobuttergivesthemostdecadentcreaminessandrichnessfortheultimateluxuryicecream.Itcanbeusedstraightfromthefreezerastheoilstopsitfromfreezingsolid.

Cacaonibscanalsobeaddedforanaturalsugarfreeversionofchocolatechips.

Lastlyyourchoiceoffruit–freshorfrozenthechoicesareendlessandcanbeaddedindirectlytotheicecreammixorblendedwithasweetenerandpouredoverthetopforablastofcolorandtaste.

Herearesomebasicrecipessoyoucanstartexperimenting.

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Raw Vanilla Ice Cream2cupsrawcashews,soaked4hours,2cupscoconutmeat1cupwater,1cupagavenectar,¼cupcoconutbutter2tablespoonsvanillaextractorseedsof½vanillabean,½teaspoonsalt.

Pureeallingredientsinafoodprocessorandblenduntilcompletelysmooth.

Scoopthemixtureintoacontainerandplaceinthefreezerfor3to4hours.Everyhourorso,removefromfreezerandmixwell.Placebackinfreezertochill.Repeatuntildesiredconsistency,5to7hours.

Tomakeinanicecreammaker:Chillthemixtureinthefreezerforhourortwo,untilcold.Scoopthechilledmixtureintotheicecreammakerandfollowthemanufacturer’sinstructions.

Cashew Orange Ice CreamAddzestandjuiceofoneorangetotheabovemix.

MacadamiaVanilla:substitute½cupmacadamianutsfor½cupofthecashewsandaddanextrateaspoonofvanillaessence.

Note:Youcantheneitherdrinktheseicecreambasesasasmoothietypedrink,ORpourintoice-cubetraystomakefrozenchunkswithatoothpickinthemtoeatlikesweetslaterorpourintoaTupperwarecontainerandpopinfreezer.

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Bountiful Berry N-ice Cream 2cupsrawcashewssoaked4hours,2cupsberries(strawberries,blueberries,cranberries,etc).4bananas,zestandjuiceofonelimeorlemon.

Processthecashews,banana,halfoftheberriesandlimeorlemonjuiceinafoodprocessoruntilniceandcreamy.Pourthemixtureinafreezablecontainer,foldinrestofberriesandfreezeforacoupleofhoursuntilset.

Topwithfreshfruitorfreshfruitpuree.

Monkey Fudge Popsicles2ripebananas,1cuprawcashews,3tablespoonscocoaorcarobpowder.

Placeinfoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.PlaceinaPopsicletrayforfreezingatleast2hoursbeforeserving.

Freezer Cookies 1/2cupsunflowerseeds,1cupalmondsorcashews,1largebanana,1apple,1cupdates,2teaspoonsvanillaessence.

Placeallingredientsinafoodprocessorandblenduntilwellcombined.Spreadthemixtureinapanordishandfreeze.

Thecookiescanthenbecutuplikecookiesorfudgesquares,andeatenfromfrozen.Foranaddedtreat,makeatastyrawicecreamforfreezercookieicecreamsandwiches.

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Real Chocolate Ice Cream4cupscashews,2cupsdates,4tablespoonsrawchocolatepowder,1-2cupswater.

Putallingredientsinfoodprocessorandblendtillsmooth.Pourintoafreezablecontainerwithalidandfreezeorpourintoanice-creammakerandprocessuntilreadytoeat.

Berry Maca PieBase:2cupsmacadamianuts,1cupalmonds,1cupdates,soakedatleast30minutesthendrained,1/2cupdesiccatedcoconut.

Placenutsanddatesinfoodprocessorandblenduntilastickycrumblikeconsistency.Sprinkledriedcoconutonbottomof8-inchpiepanwitharemovablebase.Pressmacadamianutmixtureontococonut.

Filling:2cupscashews,6tablespoonscoconutoil(gentlywarmed),¼cuplimejuice,½cupagavenectarorhoney,1tablespoonvanillaessence,6tablespoonswater.2-3cupsmixedberries,suchasblueberriesorraspberries.Placeallingredientsinfoodprocessorandblenduntilsmoothandwellcombined.Pourmixtureontobaseandfreeze1to2hours,oruntilfirm.Removefromfreezer,slicewhilefrozen,andtransfertoservingplatter.Defrostinfridge1houroroncountertop30minutes;topwithberries;andserve.

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Carrot CakeCake:5cupsgratedcarrots(about6carrots),1cupdates,1cupwalnuts,¾cupdriedapricots,1½cupsdesiccatedcoconut,1/2cupraisinsorcurrants,1teaspooncinnamon,1/2teaspoonnutmeg.

Frosting:2½cupscashews,½cupraisins½cupagavenectarorhoney,½cupcoconutoil,juiceandzestof1lemon,¼cupwater.

Preparationofcake:Gratethecarrotseitherbyhandonagraterorinafoodprocessorfittedwithagraterbladeattachmentandplaceinabowl.Placewalnuts,datesandapricotsinfoodprocessorandblenduntilcrumbly.Addtogratedcarrotsinbowl,addspicesandmixwell.

Transferthemixturetothefoodprocessorandblendintwobatchesuntilthemixturecomestogetherandholdsitsshape.Tipbackintobowlandfoldincoconutbyhand.SetasidewhileyoumaketheLemonCashewFrosting.

LemonCashewFrosting:Placethecashews,raisins,warmedandmeltedcoconutoil,lemonjuiceandzestinfoodprocessorandblend,continuouslyscrapingdownthesides,untilathickcreamypasteisformed.Thiscouldtakeawhile...justbepatientandkeepscraping.Youcanaddafewtablespoonsofwatertoencouragethecashewsifyougetimpatient.

Intothebottomofacakepanwitharemovablebaseplaceonehalfofthecakemixture.Thenplacealayerofthefrostingandthenanotherlayerofthecakemixture.Thenplacetherestofthefrostingontopofcake.Placecakeinfridgeforafewhourstillset.

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Chocolate Avocado Pie Base:1½cupspecansorwalnuts,½cupsunflowerseeds,1cupdatessoakedatleast30minutesanddrained.1banana.

Placethenuts,seedsanddatesinafoodprocessorandblenduntilwellcombined.Pressmixtureintothebottomofapiepanwitharemovablebase.Placeathinlayerofslicedbananaontopofthebase.

Filling:2ripeavocadoes,1cupdatessoakedforatleast30minutesanddrained.2tablespoonscoconutoilwarmedslightlyandmelted,½cupcocoaorcarobpowder,1tablespoonvanillaessence.

½cupofcoconutorchocolatechipstodecorate.

Placeallingredientsinfoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.Eitherspoonthefillingontopofthebaseandsmoothoutorputitintoapipingbagandpipeitontobaseinadecorativefashion(asshown).

Sprinklecoconutorchocolatechipsontop.Refrigerateforseveralhoursremovefromtin,sliceandserve.

Forvariety,tryaddingberries,lemon,oralittlepassionfruitjuicetotheavocadomixture.Youcanalsoleaveoutthecrustforthispieandmakeonlythefilling,servingitasadeliciouschocolatemoussepudding.

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Chocolate Cream CheesecakeBase:2cupofwalnutsorpecans,1cupdatessoakedforatleast30minutesanddrained.Placetheingredientsinafoodprocessoruntiltheyarewellcombined.Pressthemixtureintothebottomofapiepanthathasaremovablebase.

Whitefilling:3cupscashews,soakedforafewhoursanddrained,½-2/3cupagavenectarorhoney,1/3cuplemonjuice,1/2cupcoconutoil,warmedandmelted,1teaspoonvanillaessence,¼-1/3cupofwater.

Blendeverythinginahighpowerblenderorfoodprocessoruntilcompletelysmooth.Note:Thismaytakeafewminutes,soyoumayneedtostoptheblenderandscrapedownthesidesonceortwice.

Chocolatefilling:2mediumbananas,1cupdatessoakedatleast30minutesanddrained,¼-½cupcocoaorcarobpowder,1teaspoonvanillaessenceBlendeverythinguntilsmooth.

Assembly:Pourthewhitefillingontopofthebase,followedbythechocolatefilling.Putinthefridgeorfreezerforseveralhourstoset.Thenremovethespringformpanringandslice.Whenreadytoservedecoratethetopofcheesecakewithslicedbananaorchoppedpecans.

VariationBerryCheesecakeUsethecrustandcheesecakefilling,above,doublingtherecipeifyouareusingalargecheesecakepan.Chillthecheesecakeandthentopwithberrytopping.

BerryTopping:2cupsfreshorfrozenberriesofyourchoice,½cupsoakeddatesoragavenectarorhoneytosweeten.Blendalluntilsmooth.Decoratewithsomewholefreshorfrozenberries.

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Date Nut TorteBase:2cupwalnuts,2cupsraisins.

Placenutsandraisinsinafoodprocessorandblendtillcrumblyandwellcombined.Thismaytakeafewminutesandyoumayseeitformingasmallball.Pressintothebottomandupthesidesofasmallpiedish.

Filling:2cupsdates,1lemonjuiced.

Inafoodprocessor,blenddatesandlemonjuiceuntilsmoothandcreamy.Spreadthisfillingontopofbase.

Decorateasyoulike,freshstrawberriesontop,driedblueberries,orafewgojiberries.

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Lime Cheesecake CupsMakes12Base:1cupmacadamianuts,½cupdatessoakedforatleast30minutesanddrained.½cupdesiccatedcoconut.

Placenutsanddatesinafoodprocessorandblenduntilastickycrumbconsistency.Ifmixtureseemstodryaddalittlewateratablespoonatatime.

Linea12cupmuffintimewithpapercupcakelinersandsprinkleinthecoconuttocoatthebottomoftheliners.Pressnut/datemixtureontococonuttomakebase.

Whitelayer:1½cupscashews,6tablespoonsofcoconutoil,warmedandmelted,¼cuplimejuice,½cupagavenectarorhoney,6tablespoonswater,1tablespoonvanillaessence

Mixedberries

Placecashews,coconutoil,limejuice,agavenectar,andwaterinafoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.Pourmixtureintocupsandfreeze1-2hoursoruntilfirm.Removefromfreezer,carefullyremovecupcakeliners.

Defrostinfridgefor1houroronthecountertopforthirtyminutes.Topwithfreshberries,andserve.

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Peach Tart with Lemon Ginger CreamBase:2cupspecans(oralmonds),1cupdates,1teaspoongroundcinnamon,1/4teaspoonseasalt,waterasneeded.

Placeallingredientsinafoodprocessorandblenduntilwellcombined.Itthemixtureisabitdryandcrumblyaddalittlewateratablespoonatatimeuntilthemixtureisstickyandcanholditselftogether.Pressthedoughintothebottomandupthesidesofapiepanwitharemovablebase.

Filling:2cupscashews,soaked1houranddrained,juiceandzestof1lemon,½cupagavenectarorhoney,3teaspoonsgratedfreshginger,2tablespoonscoconutoil,waterasneeded.4largepeaches,peeled,pitted,andsliced1/4inchthick.Anyotherfreshorfrozenfruitcanbeusedforvariation.

Combinealloftheingredientsinablenderandblenduntilsmooth.Addwaterasnecessarytoblendit,buttrytokeepitasthickaspossible.Spreadthecreaminthetartcrust.

Arrangethepeachesoverthetopofthetartandchillforatleastanhourbeforeserving.

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Pineapple Dessert CakeBase:2cupscashews,1tablespoonvanillaessence,½cupagavenectarorhoney.

Placecashewsandvanillainfoodprocessorandblenduntilcrumbly.Addtheagavenectarandprocesstillwellcombined.Ifmixtureseemsabitdryaddatablespoonorsoofwater.

Presshalfthemixtureintothebottomofapiepanwitharemovablebase.

Filling:1½cupscashews,½cupagavesyrup,¼cupcoconutoil,¼cupwater,asneeded,2½cupsfreshpineapplecoredandchopped.

Placecashews,agavenectarandwarmedandmeltedcoconutoilintofoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth,addingwaterasneededtocreateacreamytexture.Spoonthemixtureintoamixingbowl,addthepineappleandstirtomixwell.

Spoonthefillingontothepreparedbaseinpiepanandsprinkletheremaininghalfofthebasemixtureontopandpatdown,lightly.Placeinfreezerfortwohoursoruntilchilled.

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Strawberry Fields ForeverBase:1cupBraziloranyothernut,1cupdatessoakedatleast30minutesanddrained,½cupshreddedcoconut,½cupofcocoaorcarobpowder,1teaspoonvanillaessence,pinchseasalt.

Placeallingredientsinafoodprocessorandblenduntilwellcombined.Pressintothebottomofapanwitharemovablebase.Ifyouaremakingalargepieyoumightneedtodoubleoreventripletherecipe(baseandfilling).

Filling:1cupcashews,2cupsfreshorfrozenchoppedstrawberries,½cupmeltedcoconutoil,½cupagavenectarorhoney,1tablespoonlemonjuice,¼teaspoonsalt.

Placecashewsinfoodprocessorandblenduntilcrumbly.Addallotheringredientsandblenduntilcompletelysmooth.Pourthefillingoverthebaseandchillorfreezeuntilreadytoserve.

Strawberrysauce:1cupstrawberries,asplashofagavenectaroralittlehoneytotaste.Blendormashthestrawberriesandagavenectartogether.Pouroverslicesofstrawberrypie.

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