Raw Wheatgrass Lime Cake

I like to use dried fruit powders. Powders other than fresh fruits makes the cakes stick together better and also the colour is much more intensive. It is actually a pretty easy cake to make and you can be sure that people will be delighted by the colour.


Ingredient
makes a 8-inch/9-inch springform pan

Crust
1 cup almonds
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
6 big medjool dates or 8 regular ones
2 Tab agave syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
a pinch of fine sea salt
(Optional: Strawberries, halved)

Method
Process the almonds, oats and coconut to a coarse meal in a food processor.
Add the dates, agave syrup, vanilla and salt and process until well combined.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
(If you like, you can place halved strawberries on the side of the pan on the crust.)

Filling
1 1/2 cups cashews (soaked overnight)
1 avocado
1/4 cup coconut cream (full-fat coconut milk works as well but cream makes the cake thicker)
4 Tab lime juice and the zest of 2 limes
1 heaped Tab wheatgrass powder (got mine from Organicburst)
4 Tab Coconut Oil (melted)
1/4 cup agave syrup
1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Method
Place the cashews, coconut oil, vanilla extract, agave syrup, wheatgrass powder, coconut cream and lime juice into your food processor and process until mixture is smooth and creamy.

Add the avocado and mix again for about 20 seconds or until combined. Last, add the zest of one lime and combine using a spatula.

Scrape the filling from the food processor into the pan with the crust, and smooth out on top.
Decorate with the zest of the other lime and freeze for about 3 hours or overnight.

 

OVERNIGHT OATMEAL COOKIES

The cookies are soft and tender, with just the right amount of sweetness for breakfast and healthy snacking, but also plenty to satisfy sweet cravings.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup (250 mL) nondairy milk (I used almond milk)
  • 2 tablespoons (18 g) coconut sugar (or sweetener of choice)
  • 1 tablespoon (16 g) creamy nut butter (e.g., almond butter, peanut butter)
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (certified gluten-free, as needed)
  • 1/3 cup dried fruit, finely chopped, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the milk, coconut sugar, nut butter, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, vanilla, and sea salt until blended.
  2. Stir in the oats. Reserve 1 and 1/2 tablespoons dried fruit. Add the remaining dried fruit to bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 12 hours (the liquid will be absorbed and the mixture firm).
  3. Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Lightly spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  4. Stir the oats to loosen; add the baking powder and vigorously stir to blend.
  5. Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop the dough in small mounds, spacing 2 inches apart, on prepared sheet.  Sprinkle the reserved fruit bits on top of cookies.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes until cookies have spread, are golden brown, and the centres are set.
  7. Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on sheet for 2 minutes before removing to a cooling rack to cool completely.

NOTES

Storage: The cookies will keep, without refrigeration, while transporting on the go. However, they are best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or the freezer for up to 6 months.

Tip: The flaxseed meal can be replaced with an equal amount of ground chia seeds.

  • Category: Cookies, Breakfast
  • Method: Baking

NUTRITION

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 39
  • Sugar: 3.4 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Fat: 1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6.8 g
  • Fiber: 0.9 g