Raw Vegan Cashew Cheesecake Batter

Cashew Cheesecake Batter | Strawberries, Kiwi, Banana

Amanda Nicole SmithCheese, Dessert, Gluten Free, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Sugar Free, Vegan Leave a Comment

A rich and creamy raw vegan cheesecake batter made from cashews, vanilla, coconut nectar, and lemon. This cashew cheesecake batter is really easy to make and can be used in many different ways. This rich sweet cream is made from a base of raw cashews which means it’s dairy-free, and no cooking is involved! All you’ll need is a high speed …

No Bake Pound Cake

Raw Vegan Pound Cake | Banana Ice Cream

Amanda Nicole SmithBreakfast, Dessert, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Vegan 8 Comments

A luxuriously soft and crumbly raw vegan pound cake topped with fresh strawberries and simple banana ice cream. This is a gluten-free, no-bake, vegan cake made primarily from almond flour and coconut flour. It is light, airy with the perfect amount of sweetness. A dessert like this is what I like to call heaven on Earth. I took my time with this …

Raw Vegan Stuffed Peppers

Raw Vegan Stuffed Peppers | Nacho Cashew Cheese

Amanda Nicole SmithAppetizer, Cheese, Detox, Gluten Free, Lunch, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Vegan Leave a Comment

A simple stuffed pepper filled with a cucumber radish salad and topped with raw vegan nacho cashew cheese. Together they create a harmonious texture and taste that is sweet, spicy and herbaceous. These raw vegan stuffed peppers are the perfect simple lunches, one that you can take with you to work, and one that you don’t need to warm up. The filling …

Taco Salad with Raw Vegan Taco Meat

Vegan Taco Salad

Amanda Nicole SmithDetox, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Raw Vegan, Vegan 2 Comments

This taco salad has 4 easy components; brown rice, raw vegan taco meat, salsa fresca, and a sorrel garlic ramp guacamole. This is not your average taco salad, the taco “meat” is made from seeds, veggies and nuts. It’s the perfect summer salad with light ingredients, so you feel full without feeling weighted.  When I am detoxing in the spring …

Salsa Fresca

Salsa Fresca in 5 minutes

Amanda Nicole SmithAppetizer, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Sauce, Snacks, Vegan Leave a Comment

A quick and easy salsa fresca recipe with only a few simple ingredients; fresh tomatoes, red onion, garlic, cilantro, lemon, and lime oh my!  Salsa fresca is a great way to get in your fresh veggies, spices, and herbs, and it goes together perfect with corn chips, vegan burritos, or over a bed of rice !   Because I snacked on a whole pint …

Sunchoke Sesame Seed Crackers

Sunchoke Sesame Seed Crackers | Raw Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free

Amanda Nicole SmithDehydrated, Detox, Gluten Free, Nut-Free, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Vegan Leave a Comment

These simple raw vegan, gluten-free and nut-free crackers are made from sunchokes, sesame seeds, hemp seeds, red pepper flakes, scallions, and sea salt. Together they create a cracker with a spicy kick and a nutty background from the sesame seeds. Sunchoke, also known as Jerusalem artichoke, is the perfect cracker base because it is starchy and a little sweet. They …

Spring Sprout Salad | Ginger Garlic Dressing

Amanda Nicole SmithDetox, Gluten Free, Lunch, No Tools Needed, Nut-Free, Raw Vegan, Sauce, Sprouted, Vegan 2 Comments

This sprout salad is made from sprouted mung beans, shredded carrot, bell pepper, and cilantro. It is then married to a sweet, spicy and tangy ginger garlic dressing. With every bite comes and explosion of texture and flavor. Spring is finally here and I have had the urge to sprout everything and anything! My favorite beans to sprout, as of …

Raw Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

Amanda Nicole SmithAppetizer, Dehydrated, Gluten Free, Nut-Free, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Vegan 2 Comments

A quick and simple raw vegan stuffed mushroom, made with fresh herbs, vegetables, and seeds. This recipe is not only raw and vegan but also gluten-free and nut-free! As the weather turns from bitter cold, to rainy days and warmer weather, the farmers are selling the last of the root vegetables and beginning to harvest some spring and summer vegetables. …

Chunky garlic and herb hummus

Chunky Hummus | Garlic & Herb

Amanda Nicole SmithAppetizer, No Tools Needed, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Sprouted, Vegan Leave a Comment

Whole chickpeas mixed with fresh garlic, sesame seeds, shallot and fresh aromatic herbs. This is an Italian influenced hummus, inspired by Nicole from Two Acre Farms.  Nicole introduced this gem of a recipe around Super Bowl, since then I have had the urge to recreate it. This is a little different from Nicole’s but still seriously tasty and full of flavor! …