RAW Applesauce

Do you ever go into the store and want to buy applesauce and all they have is the kind with like 10 ingredients and the only one that is actually good for you is the apples. Well say goodbye to high fructose corn syrup because this recipe only has three "good-for-you" ingredients.

8 apples
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup of water ( more if needed)
1 tbsp cinnamon (optional)

Core and slice apples
Add all ingredients to blender and blend until desired consistency

RAW olive and Okra Appetizer

This is an easy, healthy appetizer.

Get extra large olives and cut in half. Take fresh okra and cut in bit size pieces just big enough to fit on olives. Stick a tooth pick through each. That's it!

No-Bake Fudge Balls

I think that these will be served in Heaven they are so amazing. I like these better than the real thing. Tones of chocolatey flavor without the super sweet artificial taste.

Ingredients

• 15 pitted dates
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup raw walnuts
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp water 

Add walnuts to your food processor and pulse until ground. Add dates, cocoa powder, honey, and water. Mix very well, until dates are chopped very fine. If it seems too dry, add a little water, 1 tsp at a time. Take a tablespoon and scoop out mix one tablespoon at a time. Roll into a tight ball and place on a plate. Put in refrigerator until you are ready to eat. If you want to cover in powder sugar just take the chilled balls and roll in a cup of powder sugar. The sugar should stick to the cold balls well.

RAW Pistachio Cherry Macaroons

These are so good!!!

• 1 cup pistachios, ground into flour
• 1 cup dried unsweetened coconut
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup agave or honey
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries

1. Mix all ingredients together.

2. Shape into balls and place on dehydrator screens.

3. Dehydrated at 140 for 1 hour, then 115 for 6-8 hours or until desired dryness is achieved. Cool.

4. Pour a spoonful of cacao ganache onto macaroons. You can also dip them if you prefer. 

Chia Seed Fruit Salad

I attend a local Raw Foods Class and everybody that attends brings a dish for a pot luck at the end. I brought this dish for this months class. Here is a little bit of information about chia seeds.


Chia seeds contain more omega 3′s than any other natural source. You do not have to grind them to release their goodness like flax seeds. Chia seeds are easily digestible and provide one of the highest degrees of anti-oxidant activity. Because of their unique blend of protein, essential Fats, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and antioxidants, chia is one of the best among seeds and grains for providing energy to your body.


Fruit Salad

• 1 Apple, chopped
• 1 Orange, chopped
• 1/2 C Strawberries
• 1/2 cup unsweetened raisins
• 1/2 C walnuts
• 1/2 C unsweetened coconut 

Dressing

• 3 T Agave
• 2 T lemon juice
• 1 T Chia seeds