Raw cashew blueberry cheesecake

Raw cashew blueberry cheesecake

My family has already requested that I make this delicious (but healthy!) dessert for Christmas! On a hot day there’s nothing more refreshing than this, and it’s also grain-free, gluten-free , egg-free and dairy-free so most people are able to tolerate this.

You can also change the flavours by using a different combination of nuts, and also play around with your favourite flavours of fruit, essential oils or citrus zest. For example, mango with lime (zest or essential oil) is really refreshing and a chocolate (and orange zest or essential oil) version using raw cacao is always popular ;-)

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Raw peppermint slice

Raw peppermint slice

This must be my most gourmet raw dessert yet - it just looks amazing and packs a punch of flavour!

It was inspired by a Food Matters recipe and thought I’d experiment with a peppermint essential oil recipe as I’m always using orange flavouring for raw desserts. And the outcome was pretty delicious!

What’s great about this is that all the ingredients are real and there are no hidden additives, flavours and colours. It’s full of healthy fats that will balance out the sweetness and keep you feeling satisfied so you won’t be hungry within half an hour!

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Raw chocolate mousse

Raw chocolate mousse

When I first learnt about this recipe - I was soooo excited!! If you have a chocolate or sweet craving then this is one seriously healthy version of it, just make sure you use raw cacao (versus the processed version which is cocoa). 

And this easy recipe is perfect just in time for Mother’s Day, and what a cheeky way to sneak in some healthy avocado into your kids (just make sure you blend it well to make sure there is no evidence of green avocado chunks)!

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Blueberry basil coconut smoothie

Blueberry basil coconut smoothie

This recipe has been inspired by a smoothie recipe from Thr1ve! It is so fresh and the basil simply makes this smoothie POP!!

This smoothie is packed full of nutrients thanks to  blueberries which are:

  • High in antioxidants which protect our bodies from damage by free radicals 
  • Help to improve brain function and memory
  • Low in calories, but high in nutrients including fibre, vitamin C and vitamin K
  • May lower blood pressure
  • Protect LDL  cholesterol from oxidative damage
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Raw chocolate and orange balls

Raw chocolate and orange balls

These are my all-time favourite treats to put together that always impress - even if it’s just me eating them ;-)

What’s great about these is that you can easily change the flavours by using a different combination of nuts, and also play around with your favourite flavours of Young Living essential oils or citrus zest. I love Jaffa flavour so I’ve used an orange essential oil here, but you could also add in Peppermint, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit or even Lavender!

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Basil and cashew pesto dip

Basil and cashew pesto dip

I absolutely love a good pesto dip, but unfortunately many of the store-bought varieties are full of inflammatory industrial seed/vegetable oils and typically contain other flavours and preservatives. So I needed to look at alternatives, and making your own is surprisingly easy!

I love this recipe because it also sneaks in some extra greens with the spinach or rocket, and adding some nuts to it gives it a beautiful texture and fills you up too.

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Raw mango chia pudding crunch

Raw mango chia pudding crunch

This is a guest recipe provided by the awesome team at Vitality Nutrition.

This is my new in season creation using an adapted version of the Vitality Nutrition’s Raw Muesli Mix. You can enjoy for breakfast, desert or a post workout snack.

Mangos are in season and if you’re lucky enough to live in Qld you can pick up a tray for under $20.00! At Vitality Nutrition headquarters we are big into eating seasonal! This guarantees not only freshness but you also save on dollars and that’s always an added bonus. This recipe can be made in advance and left in the fridge.

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Raw nut and date cacao protein balls

Raw nut and date cacao protein balls

This is my go-to snack that is both nutritious and satiating so they take care of those cravings and not leave you with more!

I love making up a batch of these, and then popping them into the fridge or freezer, and that way I'm always prepared for those times that I really need a little something to keep me going.  And you can easily switch up the flavours of each batch, simply by using a different combination of nuts, or adding some different spices or essential oils.

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