RAW THUMB PRINT COOKIES WITH STRAWBERRY JAM

There's just something delightful about these little bite size thumbprint cookies.  The cashews in this cookie almost give it that buttery-ness that you crave in shortbread cookies.  The balance for the cookie dough with the sweet raw fresh jam is just delicious.   Give it a try and change up your jam easily.  I definitely want to try figs on top of these cookies!

RAW THUMBPRINT COOKIES WITH STRAWBERRY JAM

For the jam

1 cup organic strawberries

1/2 teaspoon psyllium husk powder*

1 teaspoon raw agave or raw honey

Blend all the ingredients together to the desired consistency.  Transfer the mixture to an air tight jar or container and let it chill for 15 minutes.  Voila, you now have your jam!  I love this jam.  It tastes so fresh you can't go wrong.

If you want it just a tad firmer, then use 3/4 teaspoon psyllium husk.

*To learn more about psyllium husk check out this link.  The psyllium husk powder asks as a thickening agent.  Only a small amount is needed.  

For the cookie
1 cup raw cashews 1/2 cup raw almonds 1 cup dates 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave

Process the nuts in your food processor until finely chopped.  Add in the dates and process until the ingredients are mixed well and it starts to get moist from the dates.  Add in the vanilla and maple syrup or agave and process to combine.  Shape the dough into 1" diameter cookie dough balls, place on wax or parchment paper lined tray and press the center down with your thumb.  Spoon the desired amount of jam on top of each cookie and then place them in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. 

Now they are ready to eat with along with your favorite tea!

Enjoy!    

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MANGO CREAMSICLES OVER ON FAMILY SPONGE

Take a look what's happening over at Family Sponge today.  Our Britney has shared her Mango Creamsicle recipe which is sure to be a hit with the kiddos!  

Happy Friday!

RAW NUTELLA (CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SPREAD)

 

 



I only know one or two people who have never tasted Nutella, which is strange because you would think everyone must have tasted Nutella once in their life! It's nostalgic to me.  Growing up, I loved the taste of spreading it on toast, eating it with fruit or just taking a spoonful to into my mouth.  Who doesn't like Nutella, really?  When I starting eating more plant based and more raw, I had a ton of friends ask me to figure out a raw Nutella recipe.  Well, here's a great start.  I got my inspiration from Fragrant Vanilla Cake.  Amy is so good at transforming our old favorite desserts into fabulous raw creations!  This recipe is not as super creamy as the original Nutella, but let me tell you, its super chocolatey good for sure.

 

RAW NUTELLA (CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SPREAD)

1 cup raw hazelnuts
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup agave nectar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons raw cacao powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup almond milk

Blend the hazelnuts in a food processor until finely ground.  Add the sea salt, agave, cinnamon, and Vanilla and process utnil its combined well.  While the motor is running, add the almond milk slowly to make it smooth, for 1-2 minutes or more.  Blend it until is very smoooth.  Store in an air tight jar in the refrigerator and enjoy!

What do you like eating your raw nutella with?



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VEGAN BAKE SHOP BABYCAKES NYC... NOW HAS AN APP

BabyCakes NYC: Our App Is Ready for You! from BabyCakes NYC on Vimeo.

 

If you like vegan baked goods check out this little video from BabyCakes NYC... they also have an app now you can download.  Check it out!

 

I  love, love, love their desserts! 

You can find their shops in Los Angeles too!

 

 

VEGAN: DESSERTS from NO UDDER DESSERTS



If you live near Woodland Hills, CA you have to stop by and pick up some really awesome vegan treats from No Udder Desserts!  I came across this gem yesterday while running errands.  And unless you know it's there, you most likely will not see it driving down Ventura Boulevard.    We picked up and tasted quite a few items, the chocolate cupcake, carrot cupcake, chocolate banana cake, chocolate banana peanut butter cupcake, brownie bites...oh my!!

 

 

 

 

Here are some quick vintage snap shots of some of the treats! Heavenly!