Cherry Chocolate Almond Green Smoothie Recipe
This is a delicious, reader submitted recipe from Heidi. I was surprised at how chocolaty it was and the undertones of cherry accented the rich chocolate flavor nicely. It’s rich, thick, chocolaty, fruity and oh so yummy! Heidi’s recipe called for cacao nibs (pieces), but I used cacao powder because that’s what I had. I [...]
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Raw Chocolate Fondue Recipe
For this recipe, I mixed cacao and carob powder to reduce the overall fat content. You can use either all cacao or carob powder depending on your preference. You can also add an additional ripe banana instead of the dates. If you want it thicker, you can leave out the water. Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, [...]
Creamy Banana With Greens Smoothie
Here’s a yummy tropical meal-replacement smoothie. It has a sweet banana flavor accented with mango and papaya. There’s just a touch of raw chocolate (cacao) in it, not enough to make it a chocolate smoothie, but you could add more if you want. I like hiding extra veggies in my meal replacement smoothies, hence the [...]
Are Exotic Superfoods Necessary on a Raw Food Diet?
Cacao, goji berries, spirulina, maca, phytoplantkon – exotic superfoods are promoted widely in the raw food community for their “healing” properties and superior nutrition. These powdered and dried exotic foods from far off places can be pricey, though. Chances are that after you were first introduced to the raw food diet, a pitch for superfoods [...]
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Creamy Chocolate Smoothie Recipe With A Hint Of Vanilla
This delicious, creamy chocolate-vanilla smoothie is a concentrated source of calories so it makes a great on-the-go meal replacement. It’s a yummy smoothie treat rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. This recipe makes 8 ounces of smoothie, but you can always split it with someone instead of drinking it all at once. It has a [...]
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Creamy Peppermint Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
Here’s a smoothie submitted by one of our readers, Rachel. She described it as a tasty option when you’re “craving mint chocolate without all the sugar.” Davy and I like to try all our recipes before posting them, so of course I tried this one. I had to make a couple of modifications, though, and [...]
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Raw Vegan Ice Cream Recipe
Making raw vegan ice cream is very easy and takes only a minute or two. Here’s the basic recipe and then three ways to add variety. Ingredients: 2 frozen bananas, peeled 1 madjool date, soaked for 20 minutes (optional as a sweetener) Directions: Peel and freeze the bananas for at least 8 hours. Next remove [...]
Durian Smoothie Recipes and Nutrition
It was a matter of time before I’d have to face the formidable durian and experience it’s spiky, stinky glory. Native to southeast Asia, the durian is either loved or hated for it’s unique aroma and flavor. Because of it’s aroma, the fruit is banned from some hotels and public transportation in Asia. You either [...]
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“Tropicacao” Mango-Chocolate Green Smoothie Recipe
Get your healthy, raw chocolate fix with this tropical fruity smoothie recipe. It’s a rich source of vitamin A, C and iron as well as many other vitamins and minerals. It has a fruity, chocolate flavor that mingles sweet pineapple and mango with dark chocolate. “Tropicacao” Mango-Chocolate Green Smoothie Recipe 1 mango, peeled and pitted [...]
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Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie
This smoothies is like a chocolate covered strawberry in a glass. Very yummy! The nutrients in strawberries help protect against rheumatoid arthritis and have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Strawberries are also good for your eyes as they help prevent age-related vision problems. Ingredients 6 large strawberries 1 banana, peeled 3 tablespoons of cacao (powder, nibs [...]
