Creamy green smoothie

Here is an easy smoothie recipe I made yesterday with my friend Gabriela after practicing yoga :) It tasted delicious and refreshing :)

Here is what you need:
- 2 cups of mixed lettuce leaves (green and purple)
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 avocado
- 100 grams frozen raspberries
- 1 apple
- 1 frozen banana

Method:

1. Add the lettuce and cucumber to the high speed blender and blend on high until smooth
2. Add the apples and raspberries and blend it until everything is well combined
3. Add the banana and avocado at the end to create a smooth texture
4. enjoy and share with a friend on a nice terrace :)

We enjoyed the smoothie on the terrace of my place having a nice talk :) Here is a picture to show the amazing view. I feel very blessed to live here :)

Valentines day raw cake

Do you celebrate Valentines day?  We don't really make it a special day, as we think that we should express our love not only on one particular day, but whenever we feel like giving a nice love gesture or a little gift to each other :) And that is certainly more often, than only one day in a year :):):)
Nevertheless, it was a good excuse to make another raw cake, this time with less nuts and more avocados :)

What will you need:
For the crust:
- 1.5 cups of dates
- 2 cups of walnuts
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp cocoa

For the filling:
- 0.5 cups of dates 
- 1 cup of cashews 
- 3 avocados
- 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil  (or 12 tbsp)
- 200 grams frozen berries
- 1 tbsp psyllium husk 
- 1/2 cup or rice milk (or more, if needed)
- 2 tbsp agave nectar
- 2 tbsp raw cocoa powder
- pinch of vanilla 
- pinch of salt


Method:

1. Melt the coconut oil by simply putting the whole jar in a pot filled with hot water. Wait until the coconut oil melts. 
2. Crust: Place the dates and the coconut oil in a food processor and process until a smooth paste is formed. Add in the walnuts, salt and vanilla and pulse a few times, so the walnuts stay chunky. Press the dough firmly into the bottom of either a cake or pie form. Put the crust to the freezer to set for approximately 30 minutes.  
3. Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Place all ingredients into a high speed blender but LEAVE the cocoa out. Blend on high until a very smooth and creamy batter is formed. If you need, add more rice milk (or liquid sweetener for a sweet tongue :) to the paste. If you don't have a blender you can as well use a food processor. 
4. Take about 3 tbsp of the batter in a separate bowl for decoration.
5. Add the cocoa powder to the blender, and process until everything is mixed well together.
6. Pour the filling over the crust, distribute evenly using a spatula or by shaking the form side to side.
7. Take the paste for decorating, which you have previously separated (in step 4). Put it into an icing kit, and decorate your cake following your own fantasy :)
8. Place the cake to the fridge and refrigerate at least for 3-4 hours. The best is to refrigerate overnight, covered.
9. Serve the cake immediately after taking out from the fridge.  

Raw raspberry drop cake

This cake is absolutely delicious, and you gotta try it :) It takes only a few ingredients and a food processor to make this healthy yummmi raw cake. You can have it ready in no time and I guarantee you, that everyone will love it :) I haven't met anyone who hasn't :D
This cake is a great substitute to a traditional cheese cake, but much more nutritious. However, this doesn't mean that you should eat it day and night; although, it will be hard... trust me :P.  You should be still eating moderate amounts of nuts and maple syrup. Don't worry though, these calories are very different from the ones you would get from a traditional cake :)
Go ahead and try it...and let me know if you were as successful eating it as we were :D

What will you need:
For the crust
- 8 Medjool dates

- 1 tbsp coconut oil

- 3/4 cup almonds, soaked overnight

- Pinch of salt

- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla

- 1 cup of oats (gluten-free, if necessary)

For the filling:
- 200 g cashew nuts

- 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil

- 3/4 cup of maple syrup

- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla

- Pinch of salt

- 4 smaller dates (or 2 Medjool dates)

- 1 tsp lemon juice

- 250 grams raspberries, frozen



For the coconut whipped cream:
- store bought coconut cream 
  or 
- 1 can of coconut milk (stored in the fridge)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup

Place all the ingredients for the crust, except the dates, in a food processor. Pulse until you have a coarse meal. Add in the dates and process until you have a sticky dough. Press this firmly into the bottom of either a cake or pie form. Transfer the crust to the freezer to set for approximately 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the filling. This is done simply by placing all the ingredients into a high speed blender and blending until you have a smooth and creamy paste. If you don't have a blender, don't worry, you can as well use the food processor. However, I find that processing the cashew with all other ingredients in a high speed blender gives even a more creamier texture.
Pour the filling over the crust, flatten with a spatula and drop in the raspberries. Put the cake to the freezer. Leave it for at least 2-3 hours to set, preferably longer.
Take the cake out from the freezer 15-20 minutes before serving. 

You can eat the cake as it is, or add the coconut whipped cream. For this, take your coconut milk carefully out of the fridge and scoop only the top solid part out into a mixing bowl. Add the maple syrup and mix with a hand mixer to create a whipped cream-like paste. Adjust maple syrup according to taste.
You can as well find ready made whipping coconut creams. However, I find that making your own tastes even more delicious.

Now, all you have to do it to try to save a piece for yourself :P 

Enjoyyyy :)

Raw Raspberry "cheese" cake

I've surprised my partner with this healthy delicious raw cake on his birthday. It is very simple to make and tastes amazing..if you would like to surprise someone you love, I can recommend this cake. You will not regret and they will love you even more for your kindness ;)
The bottom layer is mix of almonds and sweet dates with a bit of coconut oil, to add on the creaminess. The middle layer has a creamy texture made of cashews and sweet frozen bananas, while the upper layer resembles a fruit ice cream...all together creates a delicious texture and taste, which is a must try! This super easy cake would satisfy any cake loving person:)
Hint: The Cake is already attractive with it's three layers, but you could add some flowers to make it even prettier :) If you don't have flowers handy, you could add some melted coconut oil with cocoa on the top ;)

What will you need:  

For the crust:

- 1 and a 1/2 cups of almonds

- 2 and a 1/2 cups of medjool dates

- 1 heaping tablespoon of coconut oil

  

For the middle layer:

- 2 cups of soaked cashew nuts

- 2 frozen over-ripe bananas

- 1/3 – 1/2 of a cup of maple syrup depending on how sweet you like it

- 1/3 of a cup of freshly juiced apple juice

- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

For the top layer:

- 2 cup of freshly frozen raspberries

- 1 frozen banana

- 4 medjool dates

- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup

- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 

Start with the crust. Put first the almonds into the food processor and blend for a minute, add the dates and the coconut oil. Place the crust to a cake form and set it in the freezer for about 10-20 minutes.

Blend all ingredients for the middle layer in the food processor. Take 3/4 of the mixture and pour it on the top of the crust. Set it into the freezer for about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix all ingredients for the top layer in the food processor and blend it together with the 1/4 of the middle layer. Pour the top layer on the top of the middle layer and place it to the freezer.

Freeze it for at least 3-4 hours and decorate as you like :) 

Original recipe has been modified from: 

http://deliciouslyella.com/raw-blueberry-cheesecake-vegan-gluten-free/