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Raw, Whole Food Energy Bites/Bars

Chocolate Bluberry Energy Bar

Makes Approx. 12  1/-3/4 oz. bars

 1 C. fresh or soaked dried dates

1/4 C almonds

1/4 C blueberries

1/4 C roasted carob powder or cacao nibs

1/4 C ground flaxseed

1/4 C hemp protein

1/4 C sesame seeds

1 tsp lemon juice

Sea salt to taste

1/2 C sprouted or cooked buckweat (optional)

1/2 C frozen blueberries

 

In a food processor, process all ingredients except the buckweat and blueberries.  Knead the buckweat and berries into the mixture by hand.  Form into bars and allow to set in the fridge.  Store unused bars in the freezer.

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 Apple Cinnamon Energy Bar

Makes Approx. 12  1/-3/4 oz. bars

 1 small apple, cored

1 C fresh or soaked dried dates

1/2 C soaked or cooked quinoa

1/4 C almonds

1/4 C ground flaxseed

1/4 C hemp protein

2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

Sea salt to taste

In a food processor, process all ingredients and then form into bars and allow to set in the fridge. Store unused bars in the freezer.

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 Mango Coconut Energy Bar

Makes Approx. 12  1/-3/4 oz. bars

3/4 C fresh or soaked dried dates

1/2 C chopped mango

1/2 C ground flaxseed

1/2 C soaked or cooked quinoa

1/4 C macadamia nuts

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp lemon zest

Sea salt to taste

1/4 C shredded coconut

In a food processor, process all ingredients except for coconut.  Work the coconut in by hand and then form into bars and allow to set in the fridge. Store unused bars in the freezer.

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 Ginger Pear Energy Bar

Makes Approx. 12  1/-3/4 oz. bars

1 small pear, cored

3/4 C fresh or soaked dried dates

1/2 C sunflower seeds

1/4 C ground flaxseed

1/4 C hemp protein

1/4 C walnuts

2 TBSP freshly grated ginger

Sea salt to taste

2 TBSP sesame seeds

 In a food processor, process all ingredients except for sesame seeds. Cover the mixture in sesame seeds then form into balls . Store unused bars in the freezer.

 

**These bars will not freeze solid, so you can easily grab one right from the freezer after your workout for a refreshing, nutrient rich energy boost!

 

Cleansing Chopped Salad

Makes 4 servings

1 c. fresh green beans, chopped

3 ears fresh corn, kernels cut from the cob

1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

2 large carrots, chopped

2 c. grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

1 zucchini, chopped

3 Tbsp. fresh chives, minced

 

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and enjoy with your choice of raw dressing!

 

 

Spicy Raw Cleansing Salad

Makes 4 Servings

 

1 c. cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. ground cloves

1 cove garlic, chopped

3 c. Romaine lettuce, chopped

1-1/2 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped

1-1/2 fresh thyme, chopped

1/4 c. cold pressed olive oil

2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 

4 raw olives, chopped

Celtic sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 

Add all the ingredients into a mixing bowl. Toss well and enjoy.

 

 

Raw Kombu Pomodoro

Makes 2 Servings

12 ounces kombu seaweed noodles

3 Holland tomatoes

1 c. fresh basil, chopped

1 clove garlic, diced

1 Tbsp. cold pressed olive oil

1 Tbsp. Celtic sea salt (or to taste)

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

 

Rinse the kombu noodles** in warm water to bring them to room temperature or above. Toss all the ingredients together and serve.

 

**A quick note about kombu noodles if you have not used them before. These noodles are packed in liquid and will be found in the refrigerator section- not the pasta or grains section of the market. Additionally, the liquid in which they are packed has a mild fishy or sea smell- don't be alarmed! There is no fishy taste to the noodles and the smell quickly goes away once the noodles are rinsed. :-)

 

 

Raw, Vegan Pecan Dates

Makes 1 Serving

4 dates

4 pecans

Artisana, Organic Raw Cacao Bliss (if desired)

 

Open and pit the date. Place a pecan inside and enjoy!  If you want a little extra treat, spread a think layer of Cacao Bliss before pressing in the pecan. It is that simple!

 

 

Raw, Vegan Mock 'Cheesecake' Bites

Makes 2 Cups

1 C. raw cashew butter

1/3 C. lemon juice

1/3 C. raw honey

4 dates

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. Celtic sea salt

 

Blend the ingredients until smooth and top with ground almond powder, if desired.