date donut holes

juicy medjool dates and unsweetened shredded coconut are two ingredients you will almost always find in bulk in my kitchen but a traditional donut? not so much. i do have fond childhood memories of the sweet deep fried cakes as an occasional sunday morning specialty and an iced crawler was my absolute favorite. it was a surefire way to get me to drink a glass of milk. the iced crawler doesn’t have the curb appeal a sprinkled, fluffy frosted... Read More

raw vegan pie crust

it is beginning to feel a bit like fall around here and fall makes me think of pie, more specifically the crust of pie. personally i have always been more interested in the pie crust than the actual filling and quite often that is the only part of the pie i’m interested in eating.  this is a healthy raw vegan pie crust recipe that consists of a walnut and pecan nut base and it is fruit sweetened with medjool dates, in my opinion not too much... Read More

baby spinach with mango date dressing and sliced strawberries salad

baby spinach with mango date dressing and sliced strawberries is my current go-to fresh summer salad recipe. recently i took a great road trip to santa fe, new mexico with my mother and aunt who were visiting from wisconsin. i was a santa fe first timer and it is an inspiring area to say the least. after a long morning of exploring the plaza we decided to walk back to our villa to fill up on a healthy lunch and catch a refreshing swim before walking... Read More

wheat and gluten free zucchini pasta

julienned zucchini noodles wheat and gluten free zucchini pasta is a crisp and refreshing summertime noodle alternative that does not require using a stovetop. the noodles are fairly easy to make and a little seems to go a long way. not one to splurge on frivolous kitchen appliances i had been putting off the purchase of a vegetable spiralizer, but once i made the move i was spiralizing everything in sight. i’m extremely happy the veggie pasta... Read More

raw vegan mango date dressing

raw vegan mango dressing is a wheat, gluten, oil and salt free healthy recipe waiting to dress your greens. it is full of sweetness and has a fresh and light feeling, perfect for this steamy time of the year. not only is the dressing thirsty to douse your greens it is also a sweet match for carrot noodles, zucchini noodles and other pasta alternatives or non-alternatives as well. either way, raw vegan mango date dressing is a healthy recipe that’s... Read More

great guacamole

what would a great guacamole recipe be without a ripe raw food like the avocado? somewhere along the way i’ve read that on super bowl sunday nearly 8 million pounds of guacamole is eaten and for cinco de mayo it’s more like 14 million pounds! i’m not sure what the tally during world cup fever is but if you’ve been following the action you’re better off keeping track of how many times you hear the famous riff of this... Read More

wheat and gluten free veggie sub sandwich

wheat and gluten free veggie sub sandwiches are a quick and easy raw vegan meal that prove tough to resist. they’ve been a hit at bbq’s, baseball games and even following long mountain bike rides. it’s a refreshing sub sandwich that is full of fiber and loaded with an unlimited number of healthy carbohydrates. romaine lettuce is a favorite sandwich bun alternative of mine and proves firm enough to support all the fillings of my... Read More

wheat and gluten free vegan croutons

if your salads have been missing croutons then this healthy wheat and gluten free vegan recipe is just for you. with a short list of ingredients you easily transform a simple bunch of walnuts to a perfectly seasoned salad topper. although nutritional yeast is not technically a raw food product it is commonly used in recipes, it is optional and can completely be avoided if you are looking to remain 100% raw. the crunch of wheat and gluten free vegan... Read More

turmeric pepper flax crackers

turmeric pepper flax crackers are a high fiber healthy raw vegan cracker recipe that blends a touch of spice with a hint of sweetness. included is a dose of grated turmeric, a high-powered inflammation fighter that fancies a deep orange hue and is a relative to ginger root. the turmeric offers a warming, bitter, peppery flavor that compliments the sweetness of the yellow pepper. go ahead and let wheat and gluten free, raw vegan turmeric pepper flax... Read More

fruit smoothie bowl

smoothie bowls are a twist on your daily smoothie routine. this particular fruit smoothie bowl has been waking me up lately and it kicks the day off in a sweet and nourishing way. it’s a quick and easy no fuss meal that, when eaten on an empty stomach, will digest easily and almost immediately. i use frozen bananas as the base and the fruits of your choice will make a perfect topping. in the picture i’ve used fresh kiwi, mango, black and... Read More