RAW STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!
RAW STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!
Cake
- 3/4 cup well packed dates, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean powder
- Pinch himalayan sea salt
- 1 cup ground almonds or loosely packed left-over pulp from making milk (wet pulp is fine)
- 1 cup dried coconut
- 1/2 cup cashews
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup cashews (soaked for 2 hours)
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons fresh coconut milk (simply blend 1 part dried coconut with 3 parts water in high speed blender) (1/3 cup dry coconut to 1 cup + 2 T water)
- 1/8 - 1/4 cup coconut nectar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean powder
- Pinch of himalayan sea salt
- 1/2 cup raw coconut oil , melted low heat
- 1 tablespoon lecithin powder
Strawberry Layer and Decoration
1 1/2 cups strawberries, slicedTop w/ fresh chopped mint leafs
To make the Whipped Cream:
Blend all ingredients except lecithin until smooth. Add lecithin and blend until thoroughly mixed. Set in fridge for about 1 hr.
To make the Whipped Cream:
Blend all ingredients except lecithin until smooth. Add lecithin and blend until thoroughly mixed. Set in fridge for about 1 hr.
To make the Cake:
Place dates in food processor and process until a smooth paste forms. You may need to add a little water. Then add the rest of the ingredients and mix until smooth.
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Comments
I would add cardamom & cinnamon. Mmmm
WOW Lisa, that sounds amazing!!! we love cinnamon, will definitely add next time :)
Sending you lots of LOVE & LIGHT!
How about a nut free version?
Hey Lisa,
Great idea! we’re going to be sharing lots of NUT FREE dishes soon! LOVE YOU :D
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Thankyou so much for sharing raw food reciepes, have been talking about the benefits of raw food diet to many of my clients. Are you on facebook? would really love to share your page. Blessings Paula