raw vegan cranberry sauce

Raw Vegan Cranberry Sauce

Amanda Nicole SmithQuick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Sauce, Sugar Free, Vegan 4 Comments

Homemade cranberry sauce is a classic holiday dish, but this raw vegan cranberry sauce is far from classic. This recipe is simple un-cooked and made with fresh cranberries, dates, cinnamon, clove, allspice and salt. Fresh cranberries are full of antioxidants, but when you cook them you lose out on all those free radical fighters. That is why we will not …

cultured cashew cream cheese with walnuts

Cultured Cashew Cream Cheese | Spiced Shallot

Amanda Nicole SmithAppetizer, Cheese, Cultured | Fermented | Pickled, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Vegan 2 Comments

This cashew cheese is fluffy and airy, yet heavy, creamy and full of flavor, it is the perfect combination of textures. You can shape it in a bowl, or you can whip it like a dip. You could also make a cheese log and sprinkle crushed nuts on top. Anything you can do with regular cream cheese you can do with …

Cultured Cashew Cream Cheese

Cultured Cashew Cream Cheese Base

Amanda Nicole SmithCheese, Cultured | Fermented | Pickled, Detox, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, Vegan 3 Comments

Smooth and creamy, raw vegan cream cheese made from cashews and fermented with rejuvelac. This cashew cheese is the perfect base for countless different cheesy recipes and is probably one the healthiest cheeses you could ever make. My favorite two recipes to make from this cultured cashew cheese base is a garlic and herb cheese spread, great for crackers and veggies, and the king …

Soft Wheat Berry Rejuvelac

Rejuvelac | Cultured Cashew Cheese Starter

Amanda Nicole SmithCultured | Fermented | Pickled, Detox, Drinks, Raw Vegan, Series Intro, Sprouted 6 Comments

Here marks the beginning of a series I hold very dear to my heart, cultured cashew cheese. It all begins with rejuvelac, a commonly used starter for raw vegan cheeses and a much cheaper alternative to buying probiotic capsules. Rejuvelac is made from sprouted grains such as soft wheat berries, rye berries, or quinoa.  Some people love to drink it straight up …

Raw Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies |Raw Vegan & Gluten Free

Amanda Nicole SmithDessert, Gluten Free, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Sugar Free, Vegan 10 Comments

To all the cookie monsters out there, this one’s for you! All you need is 3 ingredients and 5 minutes for the thickest, densest, most peanut buttery, cookie in the galaxy.  You’ll also need a food processor and electricity. 😉 The best part about this cookie recipe is you can eat all the cookie dough you want! These cookies are done right away, …

Sprouted Bean Salad

Raw Vegan Bean Sprout Salad

Amanda Nicole SmithGluten Free, Lunch, No Tools Needed, Raw Vegan, Sprouted, Vegan 1 Comment

Crispy, juicy sprouts mixed with aromatic immune boosting spices and herbs. This sprout salad is great by itself, over a green leafy salad or mixed with rice. Bean and lentil sprouts are a perfect way to add more protein to your diet. What’s better is that it’s very easy to digest so you don’t feel tired after eating, but actually energized. You …

Vegan Burritos with Raw Vegan Taco Meat

Vegan Burritos | Raw Vegan Taco Meat

Amanda Nicole SmithDinner, Gluten Free, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Vegan Leave a Comment

Introducing the ultimate vegan burritos with raw vegan taco meat. The base is carrots, seeds, walnuts spices and herbs. This mock meat is full of flavor, has superb consistency and is yet another quick and easy recipe to add to those long busy summer days. It’s also the perfect recipe if you need a simple way to eat more veggies! The reason I …

Raw Italian Pasta with Zucchini Noodles

Raw Zuchinni Pasta | Garlic Tomato Basil Sauce

Amanda Nicole SmithDinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Sauce, Vegan Leave a Comment

Here is an easy homemade tomato sauce from scratch that is super healthy for you and takes no time at all to prepare ! My favorite happens to be when the garlic and basil are the stars.  Other key components are the shallots, rosemary, and parsley. All these delicious raw ingredients mixed together create a true burst of flavor. This sauce …

Simple Corn Salad

Simple Summer Corn Salad

Amanda Nicole SmithDetox, Gluten Free, Lunch, No Tools Needed, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Vegan Leave a Comment

Sweet corn and a mix of veggies smothered in cilantro, onion, garlic, lemon and lime is all you need to make this simple corn salad. It’s the perfect summertime recipe, quick and easy with tons of vegetables and herbs from the garden and farmers’ market. The corn and cherry tomatoes add a slight sweetness and the texture of all the veggies mixed …