I am off to Boulder to see my wonderful daughter and meet some new people interested in raw. I also plan to relax and enjoy the mountain air. As I pack for the trip, I also am preparing so I can stay mostly raw while traveling. I have a few travel tricks that I would like to share with you.
As you know, green drinks are an important part of a raw food diet. Since I can’t walk into a restaurant and say, “Could you throw some greens and fruit in a blender for me” without striking fear in the wait staff (I have tried), I now travel with my little personal blender. It is about the size of a coffee grinder, doesn’t weigh that much and honestly, simplifies my traveling immensely. It is very easy to have room service to bring up some greens and fruit. I throw it in the little blender and immediately have my daily green drink. Start your day with that and you won’t be as tempted to partake in the unhealthy alternatives that are all around you.
I also make traveling snacks to take along. I am much less likely to grab something unhealthy if I have something healthy at my finger tips. The flat breads are light and travel easily. You can grab an avocado, tomato and some sprouts and make a meal. Quick, easy and inexpensive. I am making some truffle cookies to take with. Dried fruit and nuts or raw granola are also good alternatives to pack.
Find restaurants that serve healthy food, and choose your meals carefully. All in all, it isn’t that difficult to eat well on the road. Click on “continue” for the Cinnamon Ginger Truffle recipe.
Cinnamon Ginger Truffles
- 2 C Almonds, Ground Fine
- 1 T Cinnamon
- 1 t. Ginger
- 1/2 t. Nutmeg
- 1/4 t. Cloves
- 1/2 C Agave
- 1/2 C Dried Cranberries
- 1/2 C Golden Raisins
Optional:
- Dried Coconut
- Cacao Powder
Place almonds in food processor and process until finely ground. Add spices and combine. Add cranberries and raisins. Process for 5 seconds. Add agave and process until well blended. Roll into balls. This is sticky so wetting your hands will help. If desired, roll in dried coconut or cacao powder for more alternatives.
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Thanks for the awesome tips! Personal mini blender, huh? What a great idea. That recipe sounds divine, too.
Those look amazing…have a wonderful trip!
I just made raw choco balls
Yours look aaaahmayzingggg!
Good for you! I love Boulder–you won’t have any problems at all staying raw there.
Bon Voyage!
xo
Eco Mama
Wow those look delish- i am going to have to try them
Tell us more about this mini blender. Sounds like I might have cupboard room for something like that. Maybe a link to where it can be bought?
How much Cacao would I put in to make them chocolate flavored?
You could try 1/4 C. but watch your other ingredients, also. You are adding something dry, you might have to compensate.
Your photography is always gorgeous and I love coming to see what you are “uncooking’!
Would you say soak the almonds or no? I love the look of those, must make dozens!
deb
You could but I would dehydrate them after. I used dry almonds.
What kind of Mini-blender?
What an inspiring blog!
We often make a similar kind of truffle, but with dates instead of cranberries and raisins. Try it if you haven’t before. Right now we are out of dates though, so your recipe is perfect tonight.
I made these for a family dinner last night and they were inhaled at an alarming rate! Such a success. Delicious. Thanks for sharing.