_ Date Balls  - (these taste like hostess crumb cake topping)
20 Dates
1/2 c shredded coconut
4 t cinnamon
1ground vanilla bean or 2 t vanilla extract

Chop dates and mash all ingredients together, or pulse in food processor. Shape into little balls and enjoy.

Fudgey Stuff
1c raw almond butter or using power blender grind your own almond butter
1c raw honey or Raw agave nectar
1c raw carob powder
1c raw sunflower seeds
1/2 c sesame seeds
1/2 c organic raisins
6-10 dates (I like to freeze them so their less sticky to use)
1/2 c shredded coconut (unsulfured/unsweetened)

Combine all ingredients in the food processor.  Spread into a pan and cut into squares or roll into balls and store in freezer.  Optional ingredients:  add 1/2 c oatmeal, cinnamon, or vanilla bean/vanilla extract

Raw Vegan Ice Cream
(Organic Strawberries 16oz or any frozen fruit)
1 c almond milk* , or 1 c young coconut meat & coconut water
1 lb frozen organic strawberries or any frozen fruit)
12-20 dates or 1/2 c coconut sugar or 1/2c Raw agave nectar
(add sweetener until desired sweetness is achieved)
1/2 vanilla bean or 1/2 t vanilla extract

Put all ingredients into a blender in the order listed.  If using a Vita Mix, blend Variable to High speed for 30-60 seconds to keep  frozen. Otherwise, blend until desired consistency.

*To make RAW homemade almond milk, blanch 1 c almonds in hot water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water. Pop almonds from skins and pulverize in a blender with 4 c water. For almond cream, use 2 c water.  Straining almond bits from milk is optional.
-Blanching is also optional – feel free to blend almonds with skins for expediency – milk will be tan colored vs. white

Raw Carrot Cake
1 1/2 c carrot pulp (or shredded carrots)
1 c shredded coconut (unsweetened)
24 pitted dates frozen (mix best when frozen)OR 1/4 cup raw agave OR maple syrup if you don’t have dates
1/4 c raisins
2 T vanilla (bean – grounded my first choice) or vanilla extract
2 t cinnamon
1/4 t ginger
1/4 t nutmeg
1 T orange juice

Take your ingredients & mix in food processor to get all ingredients well combined. You may chop all ingredients finely and use your hands to combine if you do not have a food processor.

Form cake dough into muffin liners, cake pan or roll into little balls. Refrigerate (I like best), place in freezer and serve frozen or dehydrate for  4-5 hours until desired texture is achieved.

Optional Frosting:
You can use the meat of the young coconut with coconut butter (or coconut manna) blended with some vanilla extract/vanilla bean powder, and a raw agave to taste.