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Crackers and Breads

Raw Food Recipe: Cinnamon Raisin “Toast”

February 15, 2010
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When the sun doesn’t come up until late, and I wake to a house that has a winter chill, my green drink is not enough to satisfy me. I have been working on a raw food recipe for a breakfast “toast” and finally came up with one I love.
This one is made with sunflower seeds, [...]

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Raw Food Recipes: Hazelnut Cranberry Flatbread

February 1, 2010
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I love the combination of hazel nuts and cranberries and wanted to create a raw food recipe for flat bread with these. I decided to throw in a few pumpkin seeds and some flax for an extra nutritional boost. These breads are great by themselves or with a spread. Pictured here is [...]

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Raw Food Appetizers: Walnut Cranberry Crackers

December 1, 2009

What do you get when you put together walnuts, cranberries, oranges and flax seeds? Super healthy raw food crackers that are festive and full of flavor! These beauties are packed with nutrients and are perfect for your raw holiday table. Pair them with the Cranberry Orange Spread and you have a healthy, raw food holiday [...]

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Raw Sesame and Flax Holiday Crackers

November 27, 2009
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As we move into the holidays, I love making raw food that not only satisfies your every day needs but will also look great on a holiday table. These  raw crackers are gluten free and incorporate black sesame seeds for a fun accent. The black sesame seeds add  protein and zinc, which are important ingredients [...]

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Raw Food Recipe: Tomato Flat Bread

October 28, 2009
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One of the staples of my raw food pantry are flat breads. I always have them on hand. Flat breads are versatile and a great alternative to baked breads. They can be used in many of the same ways. You can stack veggies on them for a quick sandwich, or use spreads for a quick, [...]

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Pumpkin Seed Crackers

February 19, 2009
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Are pumpkin seeds another super food? Would you believe that they are amazingly nutritious? Pumpkin seeds are full of magnesium, which keeps bones strong, promotes healthy heart function and supports your nervous systems function, B vitamins, and are packed with protein! They are also a good source of iron, zinc and fiber! These crackers are great with [...]

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Flat Bread Sampler

February 11, 2009
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It’s always a good idea to have a selection of flat breads handy. They are fairly quick to make (other than the dehydration time), nutritious, and can be used for many things. Throw some veggies on one for a quick lunch, spread some cashew vegan cheese on another for a quick snack, [...]

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Chocolate Craisin Pecan Flat Bread

February 7, 2009
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Once again, I found myself with an abundance of sprouted wheat berries on my hands. I made the Onion Flat Bread and  Cinnamon Pomegranate Bread. With the left over wheat berries, I wanted to do something with cacao to make a nice little dessert bread to have a healthy way to satisfy those sweet tooth [...]

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Cinnamon Pomegranate Flat Bread

February 3, 2009
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I still love to have something a little sweet for breakfast. I think it stems from my days of sugar coated cereal and oatmeal with brown sugar and butter! How to take a grain and destroy it! Today, I take that grain, sprout it, and make it into beautiful fruit infused breads.
Cinnamon Pomegranate bread topped [...]

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Raw Food Recipe: Zucchini Carrot Flat Bread

January 29, 2009
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The flat breads that I make in the dehydrator have become a staple of my diet. They are easy to make, and can store for weeks. Nutritionally, they dramatically outshine any type of “baked” bread or cracker. They are so convenient they could be considered fast food. There is a little preparation that goes into making the [...]

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