Raw Chocolate - Chia Energy Bars From the January 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times 1 1/2 c
pitted dates 1/3 c raw unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 c whole chia seeds 1/2 t vanilla extract 1/4 t almond extract 1 c raw slivered almonds
METHOD In the bowl of a food processor, combine drained soaked cashews, pistachios, hemp seeds,
pitted dates, pure maple syrup, almond butter, oats, cinnamon, sea salt, pure vanilla extract, almond extract and 1 Tbsp matcha powder.
INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup raw, unsalted cashews, soaked 1/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios 2 Tbsp hemp seeds 1/2 cup
pitted dates 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 Tbsp almond butter 1/4 cup oats 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp sea salt 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract 2 Tbsp Matchaful's Jade Grade powder PREP Soak unsalted cashews, preferably overnight.
● 1/2 cup raw, shelled pistachios ● 3/4 cup cashews, dry roasted ● 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut ● 20
pitted dates, soaked in water for 20 minutes ● 1 scoop Matcha Chai Latte ● 1 tsp coconut oil (for rolling) ● 1/2 tsp.
I confess I've always bought
pitted dates — I didn't know it was so easy to pit them yourself!
Add
pitted dates, cacao magic, salt (and peppermint oil if you want them to be minty) and blend in the food processor until the mixture turns into a moist, crunchy dough.
In a food processor blend soaked,
pitted dates, cocoa powder and walnuts until a smooth mouse - like consistency, pausing to scrape the sides if necessary (~ 2 minutes)
I never really thought of it that way, Brandy, but let's try and figure this out: 16
pitted dates weigh about 80 grams, whereas 1/4 of a cup of date paste weighs 75g.
Pack
your pitted dates real tight in a Mason type glass jar.
Place
pitted dates into food processor and pulse until smooth, if it clumps in processor add a drizzle of the melted coconut oil.
It's not a veggie but my 3 yr old thinks that whole
pitted dates are brownies so she gets really excited when there's a «brownie» on her plate at lunch or dinner time.
6 cups mixed berries, such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and sliced strawberries 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, more or less to taste depending on sweetness of berries 1 cup raw pecans 1/2 cup raw walnuts 1/2 cup
pitted dates, roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Ingredients, Makes 3 servings 2 cups fortified plain or vanilla soy - or rice milk 1 frozen or fresh banana, or 1 small ripe mango, peeled and cut into chunks 3
pitted dates, chopped -LSB-...]
Caramel 15
Pitted dates (I used Parnoosh but if your using Medjool 8 will do) 1 tsp Vanilla extract A pinch of Celtic salt Water (according to texture desired)
Here I have lined up various vegetables, hard boiled egg, potatoes I picked out of a potato salad I had in the fridge, creamy avocado, salty black olives, sweet
pitted dates, and a crumble of nice blue cheese.
* 1/2 cup almonds * 1/2 cup pecans * 1 1/3 cups
pitted dates * 1/2 cup dried, unsweetened coconut * pinch cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup raw cashews 1/2 cup dried
pitted dates 1/2 cup raw organic cacao powder 1/3 cup applesauce 1/4 cup organic cane sugar 1/4 cup organic canned coconut milk 1/4 cup organic coconut shreds 5 stemmed dried figs 2 Tbsp.
1.5 cups raw unsalted cashews 1.5 cups
pitted dates (loosely placed in cup, not packed).75 tsp sea salt.75 cup chocolate chips (I use Equal Exchange bittersweet chips — they are made in a factory that does not process peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat or soy) If needed: up to 1 TBS water
We all agreed that this smoothie was sweet enough as is, but if you need a little more sweetness add a few
pitted dates.
Add
pitted dates, dried cherries.
Banana Cream Pie Smoothie Makes 1 large serving 1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 2 or 3 big handfuls of spinach, kale or both 1 small banana 2 large, or 3 small
pitted dates 1/2 tbsp coconut...
All you need is a handful of
pitted dates, some raw cashews, and whatever other nuts and seeds your heart desires.
I then blended them with cold filtered water, vanilla bean powder (extract would work as a substitute), and 2 raw
pitted dates.
Combine the pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds,
pitted dates, almond meal, cocoa powder, coconut oil, and vanilla extract in the bowl of a food processor.
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups pecans 1 cup
pitted dates... [Read more...]
2 cups fortified plain or vanilla soy - or rice milk 1 frozen or fresh banana, or 1 small ripe mango, peeled and cut into chunks 3
pitted dates, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
To make homemade vegan turmeric «ice cream,» whip turmeric paste with one cup coconut milk or coconut cream, half of a ripe banana, a few
pitted dates, maple syrup, and a little extra fresh ginger.
1 cup almonds (walnuts or other nut of your choice — try to find sprouted nuts if you can) 1/2 cup raw cacao powder 1 - 1 1/2 cup
pitted dates (I use medjools) 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup cacao nibs
Add
the pitted dates, a few at a time.
Place
the pitted dates in a bowl, and pour the hot water over them.
* For kids add 2 dried
pitted dates and 1tsp real vanilla to the mixture before blending * You can freeze whats left of the nuts and use it for cakes and cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup
pitted dates or (prunes if you are on the Health Reboot) 6 TBSP vanilla protein powder 3/4 cup toasted pecan halves 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 2 TBSP pure maple syrup, plus additional 1 - 3 teaspoons as desired 2 TBSP Chia seeds 2 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp cloves 3/4 cup chopped raw pumpkin... Read More»
can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/3 cup
pitted dates (about 2.25 oz.)
Substitute apricots or raisins for chopped
pitted dates in this recipe if you like.
Charred bell peppers,
pitted dates, and toasted walnuts are topped with juicy pomegranate seeds to make a savory dip perfect for whole - wheat pita bread.
Soak the cashews and
pitted dates in a bowl of warm water for about 20 minutes.
Also, place chopped walnuts and
pitted dates in a food processor and pulse chop to get the desired consistency.
Ingredients: Unsalted butter, light brown sugar, all - purpose flour, whole - wheat flour, baking soda, oats, salt, egg, vanilla extract,
pitted dates, bittersweet chocolate
Ingredients:
Pitted dates, toasted almonds, almond butter, blueberries, nectarine, plain whole - milk yogurt, honey
Pitted dates, for example, are condemned only if 5 percent or more of each batch are contaminated by dead insects or their excreta.
3/4 cup raw cashews 1 cup packed
pitted dates (about 20) 1 (15 - ounce) can pureed organic butternut squash 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage, more if needed 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Fresh raspberries (optional) Grated coconut (optional)
Add
the pitted dates, the melted coconut oil and the cinnamon and blitz again until you have a sticky and smooth dough.
Add
the pitted dates and blitz again until a sticky ball starts to form.
Use
pitted dates, starting with three or four if they're on the big side.
Add
the pitted dates, the coconut oil and the sweetener is using and blitz again until a sticky dough starts to form.
I also strained the mixture after blending it because, as I discovered the first time,
pitted dates still leave behind a few hard pieces.
I use regular dried,
pitted dates for this.
I never really thought of it that way, Brandy, but let's try and figure this out: 16
pitted dates weigh about 80 grams, whereas 1/4 of a cup of date paste weighs 75g.
Your standard, widely available and much more affordable standard
pitted dates will be the perfect candidate for this task.
Place
the pitted dates, melted coconut oil, cashew butter, almond milk and maple syrup in a food processor and blitz until it becomes a thick paste.