Apples and Almond Butter

When people find out I'm not only a Vegan but, about 70% of my diet is Raw Vegan, they have a million questions and comments. One question: What do you eat "raw"? I also often hear comments like, I can't do that, it’s too complicated it takes too long. Well, here is an example of something a raw vegan might eat as a snack or part of a meal. And it’s not complicated and does not take long at all! 

You ready?! 

Recipe: 

Sliced organic apples with raw almond butter
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Raw almond butter simply means its fresh made, not pre-packaged. Yes, you can make almond butter, peanut butter, and any nut butter yourself! I make mine at my local organic market they have a machine right on the premises, I pour in the almonds and creamy, gooey almond butter comes flowing out! :)  You can also make your own nut butters using a food processor or blender right at home.

 Try it! It's yum!

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Juice Recipe: Orange Spinach Basil Smoothie

This is a delicious and refreshing smoothie ideal for a breakfast pick me up.

I discovered this recipe on the wonderful YouTube Channel, Fully Raw by Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram . When I happened upon this recipe, I knew I had to give it a try and now,  I am officially hooked! I realize this is more of a summertime drink but that's OK with me! For me, this is a very refreshing, wonderful morning pick me up breakfast smoothie. 

I made three changes to this recipe, because this was a juice for one, I used 10oz of fresh squeezed orange juice and, 1/2 cup of spinach. I also added one whole lemon to the juice. I added the lemon simply because I enjoy lemon in my juices, I include them in almost every recipe!  Give this juice recipe a try, I think you will be hooked too! Let me know what you think!

From Fully Raw:
The Low Fat Raw Vegan Smoothie Recipe:
1 Pint of Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
1 Cup Fresh Spinach
Half to One Cup of Fresh Basil or Cilantro

Check out the full recipe demo below: