Raw Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Pies

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie | Raw Vegan, Gluten Free

Amanda Nicole SmithBreakfast, Dessert, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Sugar Free, Vegan 5 Comments

I now bring you a simple no-bake, sugar-free, and gluten-free strawberry rhubarb pie! The sweetness of the dates and strawberries, with the tartness of the rhubarb, is perfectly matched with the warm pecan cinnamon and vanilla bean crust. The rhubarb is slightly dehydrated for a soft yet crisp texture and mixed with vanilla, cinnamon date paste for an ooey-gooey filling, too …

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Simple Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Amanda Nicole SmithBreakfast, Dessert, Drinks, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Smoothies/Milkshakes, Snacks, Sugar Free, Vegan Leave a Comment

Whole peanuts, raisins, hemp milk, frozen bananas, and maca root come together to create the richest, creamiest smoothie, with fresh berries on top. This smoothie takes 5 minutes to make, is seriously delicious, and also gives you a little boost of energy. What is Maca Root? “Maca is a plant that grows in central Peru in the high plateaus of …

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 …

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 …

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! …

Chocolate Avocado Cream Pie

Amanda Nicole SmithDessert, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Vegan 20 Comments

A decadent chocolate cream pie made from avocados, cashews, walnuts, dates and cacao. You are in for a treat, not only is this pie quick and easy to make, it’s also packed with nutritious ingredients. The cream is fluffy and light and the crust is fudge-like and oh so chocolatey. If you love raw vegan brownies like these, you’ll be happy with …

Vegan 8 Treasure Rice

Vegan 8 Treasure Rice Pudding | A Chinese New Year Tradition

Amanda Nicole SmithDessert, Gluten Free, Snacks, Sugar Free, Vegan Leave a Comment

Eight treasure rice pudding is a traditional Chinese New Year rice pudding, sweetened with dried fruit and smothered in coconut cream. I fell in love with this dish at first bite and decided I had to make a vegan 8 treasure rice pudding recipe that was not only dairy free but also sugar-free. This is a much healthier version but it tastes just as …