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Healthy vegan pancakes

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Hello everybody!

Today I have a very special recipe for you, the best vegan pancakes that are refined sugar free and also gluten free!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup quinoa flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 2-3 TVs maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until combined
  2. Heat a non stick pan over medium heat
  3. Spray it lightly with avocado oil
  4. Cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat, flip and cook for another 2 minutes
  5. Add toppings of choice and enjoy!

White chocolate hearts

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Hello everybody!

Long time no see … I know, life just gets so busy, having a toddler takes up all my time and I wouldn’t want it any other way! But I still try to blog or create recipes any time I have the occasion.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so here is a very flattering but also super easy to make recipe to surprise your loved one.

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup cacao butter

2. 1 cup coconut butter

3. 3 tbsp of maple syrup or low carb sweetener

4. Freeze dried strawberries

Directions:

1. Add cacao butter and coconut butter to a cup over a sauce pan of boiling water.

Stir the two ingredients until all is melted but do not allow water to splash into cup.

2. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, taste-test for sweetness, and pour mixture into molds.

3. Freeze for 1 hour or more until solid.

4. Decorate it with freeze dried strawberries

5. Store in refrigerator or freezer

Raw vegan caramel slices

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Ingredients:

Base:

  • 1 cup large juicy dates
  • 1 cup walnuts

First layer

  • 2 cups raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey or other sweetener
  • 3 tablespoon of coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Caramel layer

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter (peanut or any other nut butter works)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (maple syrup or other liquid sweetener)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • Melted dark vegan chocolate

Directions:

Crust:

  1. add all crust ingredients into the food processor, mix it till all ingredients form a paste
  2. Press the mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish, lined with parchment paper
  3. Press it into the dish evenly and put it aside

Filling:

  1. Soak the cashews overnight or for at least 4-6 hrs
  2. Drain the cashews and place them in your food processor with the rest of the filling ingredients
  3. Blend until it until it becomes smooth and creamy
  4. Pour half of the cream on your crust and make the caramel layer

Caramel layer:

  1. Pour all ingredients into a small pot and melt it together on a low heat
  2. Sterling continuously for 1-2 minutes
  3. Let it cool down completely, than pour half of the caramel over your filling
  4. Pour over the caramel the other half of the filling than again the caramel and let it cool in the fridge
  5. Meanwhile melt the vegan chocolate
  6. After it cools down pour it over your raw caramel slice, you can also top it with almonds, pecans, or whatever you like
  7. Cool it in the freezer for 2-3 hours
  8. Enjoy!!!

Raw vegan carrot cake

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Hello everybody!

This carrot cake is so easy to make, you will be surprised.

Ingredients:

For the base

  • 3 large carrots grated
  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 1 cup of soft dates
  • 2/3 cut shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Pinch of salt

For the cream layer

  • 2 cups raw cashews (soaked overnight)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (or agave or liquid sweetener)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted

Directions:

  1. Blend all base ingredients in the blender till well combined
  2. Press half of the batter in a round medium springform
  3. Blend the cream ingredients until smooth
  4. Pour half of it on the base and freeze for 20-30 minutes
  5. Press the rest of the base over the cream layer and top it with the rest of the cream
  6. Freeze it again for 20-30 min
  7. Spread the cream all over your cake and freeze a little more
  8. After it’s ready to serve
  9. Enjoy!

Raw vegan lime cheesecake

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Hello everybody!

I have a great recipe today for those who love a fresh and easy dessert. The limes give this cake a tangy fresh note, but it’s also a very creamy and rich.

Ingredients for the crust:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup sweetener
  • 5 tbs of coconut oil melted

Ingredients for the filling:

  • 2 cups raw cashews (soaked overnight)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 1/3 cup sweetener
  • 1/2 avocado (for the color and creaminess)
  • 4 tbs coconut oil

Directions:

  1. Process all crust ingredients in a food processor. Transfer into a springform pan and press it down firmly. Set it in the freezer
  2. Blend all ingredients into a creamy consistency
  3. Pour the mixture on the crust
  4. Freeze it for 2 hrs
  5. Enjoy!!

Raw chocolate cake

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Hello everybody!

Today’s healthy dessert is this delicious healthy coconut chocolate cake.

If you love chocolate this recipe is perfect for you.

Ingredients for the crust

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup sweetener (swerve)
  • 4 tbsp coconut oil

Ingredients for the coconut filling

  • 2 cups raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbs lemon juice
  • 5 tbs coconut butter melted
  • 1 tbs vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sweetener

For the chocolate layer you just add 1/2 cup of raw cocoa powder after you are done with the first layer

Directions:

  1. For the crust: In a food processor, process first the pecans than add the other ingredients
  2. Mix it till all ingredients are blended
  3. Press into a spring form cake tin and place in the fridge to set
  4. For the filling blend all ingredients (not the cocoa powder!!) till smooth and pour on top of the base
  5. Set it in the freezer till you make the chocolate layer
  6. Add the cocoa powder to the filling and place it on the top of the coconut layer
  7. Freeze it for 2 hrs and it’s ready to be served
  8. Decorate it with berries
  9. Enjoy!

P.s. place in the fridge before serving

Healthy raw brownie balls

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Hello everybody, happy weekend!

I have a heavenly dessert for you, it’s sweet, dense and very easy to make.

Ingredients:

  1. 2 cups raw almonds
  2. 20 menfolk dates (pitted)
  3. 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  4. 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
  5. Pinch of salt

Directions:

  • First process the raw almonds until till they become a fine almond meal
  • Add all the other ingredients into the food processor
  • Process it until everything is well blended
  • Roll the dough into small balls
  • When they are all done, roll some of them in coconut flakes, others in cocoa powder or roll them in melted chocolate
  • Store them in the refrigerator
  • Enjoy!

Healthy low carb chocolate cake in 5 minutes

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  Hello everybody! 

I have such a good news for you! You finally can eat chocolate cake without feeling guilty! This cake has no sugar and it has a total of 2.5 net carbs. 

Here are the ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp of almond flour 
  • 2 tbsp of cocoa powder 
  • 2 tbsp of almond milk
  • 2 tbs of sweeter ( I used erythtitol)
  • 2 tbsp of coconut oil 
  • 1/2 tbsp of vanilla extract 
  • 1/2 tbsp of baking powder 

Directions:

  • Mix all ingredients 
  • Place it in a microwaveable dish
  • Microwave it for 15 seconds than stop for 1 min. 
  • Microwave it again for 20 seconds and stop again
  • Microwave it till you see it has a cake consistency 
  • I usually put it back like 5 times
  • Enjoy!!!

Vegan chocolate truffles 

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Hello my dears, I have a special Christmas recipe for you today. I made these  raw vegan healthy chocolate truffles with just a few natural and simple ingredients. For sure they will look amazing on your Christmas dinner table.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
1/2 shredded coconut

1/2 cup almond or cashew butter

2 tablespoons of cocoa

Stevia – depending on how sweet you like it

1/4 cup melted coconut oil

1/2 cups of walnuts

Ingredients for the chocolate coating:
1/4 cup Melted coconut oil

1/4 cup melted cocoa butter

1 tablespoon of cocoa

Stevia

Directions
Mix all your ingredients in a blender, taste it if it’s sweet enough. You will get a sticky bater, if it’s to dense you add almond or coconut milk.

Form some balls and put them into the fridge to chill. Meanwhile you prepare the chocolate coating.

Heat up a little bit the cocoa butter and the coconut oil, add the cocoa and the stevia and it’s ready. Take out the balls from the fridge and cover them with chocolate and some crushed walnuts.

Chill them in the fridge for 1-2 hours. 

Enjoy! I wish you happy holidays! :*

No sugar chocolate fudge (vegan, low carb)

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IMG_1728Hello everybody!

How are you doing? I’m actually starting to like this time of the year. I know we can’t sit outside at pools and terraces drinking lemonades, but fall has it’s own beauty. I love to sit inside in the warm home, drinking pumpkin spice latte, eating something healthy and delicious, like the recipe I brought for you today! I made some delicious and healthy chocolate fudge.

This recipe is totally guilt free, has no added sugar, no flour, no diary products, its very low in carbohydrates and its vegan.

Here is the recipe:

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, softened
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut chips
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 Tbs of natural almond butter
  • stevia or other sweetener of your choice

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Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor
  2. Process until all ingredients have been well blended
  3. Spread out into a small container
  4. Refrigerate until the fudge is hardened
  5. Remove fudge from container and cut into pieces

That’s it! Enjoy!