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Summary: Although commercial trail mixes are widely available, I like to make mine, so that it has exactly what I like, and none of what I don't like so much. Also known as GORP (Good Old Raisins and Peanuts or Granola, Oats, Raisins and Peanuts) in the trekking and hiking community, trail mix, a combination of nuts and seeds and dried fruits, sometimes with chocolate, is the perfect snack while hiking, as it is lightweight, does not require refrigeration and provides a quick energy boost from the dried fruits and more sustained energy from the fats and the protein in the nuts and seeds. In my own version, I use my favourite nuts : creamy brazil and macadamia nuts, coconut chips, super healthy goji berries, super sweet raisins, super mellow mulberries, and finally, I add raw cacao nibs, which are the original chocolate chips, for a cacao hit.
For a fully raw trail mix, be sure to use raw coconut chips.
Makes 650g : about 4 cups or 1 litre.
(16 generous 1/4 cup servings)
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Summary: Raspberries and Chocolate are a hit on Valentine's Day or for anytime you really want to treat yourself. With this Raw Vegan Raspberry Chocolate Torte you can have your cake and eat it, as it is full and healthy ingredients : nuts, dried fruits, superfoods raw cacao and raspberries. None of the usual processed ingredients, no thank you.
The crust is deliciously crunchy, with the occasional cacao hit thanks to the cacao nibs. On top of it lies a velvety smooth, rich chocolate mousse, peppered with fresh and juicy raspberries. Topped with more fresh raspberries and a dusting of desiccated coconut.
Cake heaven.
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Summary: Be warned, this shake is very rich and creamy - So much so that you won't want to share it! For an even thicker alternative, try using a frozen banana.
The banana will make the milkshake nicely sweet, only add dates if you desire extra sweetness.
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