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Another recipe from Dr. Carolyn Dean

This recipe from Shannon Leone’s Raw kitchen is fast and so delicious that it hits the spot every time! Avocados are non-sweet fruits, a source of healing vitamin E, and a source of healthy fat that keeps joints lubricated, provides insulation around nerve sheathes, and is great for the hair and skin.

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: None

Yield: 2 servings

2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled

2 limes, squeezed

1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract

2 tablespoons raw, organic honey

Sprig of mint for garnish

2 strawberries, thinly sliced, for garnish

1. Blend the avocados, lime, vanilla, and honey in a food processor until smooth and creamy.

2. Serve in a dessert cup with a sprig of mint and very thinly sliced strawberries.

Tip: To save yourself time, you can purchase organic lemon juice in bottles to keep on hand for when you don’t have lemons to squeeze.

Vary It! You can substitute 1 lemon for the 2 limes if that’s all you have on hand. And add more lime or lemon juice for a stronger citrus taste. You also can use agave nectar instead of honey.

Per serving: Calories 407; Fat 29.3 g (Saturated 4.5 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 18 mg; Carbohydrate 39.5 g (Fiber 23.6 g); Protein 4.3 g; Sugar 19.6 g.

Carolyn Dean MD ND

The Doctor of the Future

This recipe complements of Dr. Carolyn Dean

The name says it all! This recipe is probably already out there, but I haven’t found the original chef. It popped into my head when all I had on hand for company was frozen bananas, 100-percent raw chocolate powder (cacao), and coconut milk. And voilà: A dreamy dessert with healthy ingredients was born . . . and quickly eaten.

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: None

Yield: 2 servings

4 small frozen bananas, cut into rounds

4 ounces full-fat coconut milk

2 tablespoons cacao powder

Strawberries or blueberries, for garnish

1. Pulse the bananas, coconut milk, and cacao powder in a food processor or high-speed blender until smooth and creamy.

2. Serve with sliced strawberries and/or blueberries.

Tip: Cacao powder is all the rage on the Raw culinary scene, so it’s easy to obtain at health food stores or online at stores like www.vitacost.com.

Per serving: Calories 152; Fat 6.7 g (Saturated 5.7 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 5 mg; Carbohydrate 25.4 g (Fiber 3.5 g); Protein 2.2 g; Sugar 12.4 g.

The name says it all! This recipe is probably already out there, but I haven’t found the original chef. It popped into my head when all I had on hand for company was frozen bananas, 100-percent raw chocolate powder (cacao), and coconut milk. And voilà: A dreamy dessert with healthy ingredients was born . . . and quickly eaten.

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: None

Yield: 2 servings

4 small frozen bananas, cut into rounds

4 ounces full-fat coconut milk

2 tablespoons cacao powder

Strawberries or blueberries, for garnish

1. Pulse the bananas, coconut milk, and cacao powder in a food processor or high-speed blender until smooth and creamy.

2. Serve with sliced strawberries and/or blueberries.

Tip: Cacao powder is all the rage on the Raw culinary scene, so it’s easy to obtain at health food stores or online at stores like www.vitacost.com.

Per serving: Calories 152; Fat 6.7 g (Saturated 5.7 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 5 mg; Carbohydrate 25.4 g (Fiber 3.5 g); Protein 2.2 g; Sugar 12.4 g.

Healthy Recipe for the Holidays

16 oz Coconut Cream Concentrate from Tropical Traditions (Need to set jar in pan of warm water to soften.)
1 cup coconut flakes
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon Celtic salt
½ cup carob powder
¾ teaspoon green stevia powder
1/8 teaspoon white stevia powder
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons grape seed oil
Chopped almonds or other nuts. I like walnuts best in it.
Mix all ingredients together.

Whir coconut flakes in food processor until they are finely chopped. Then add other dry ingredients and blend. Add rest of ingredients except nuts and blend. Stir in nuts last.

Drop on plate or parchment paper and chill. I store them in the freezer, leaving a few out at a time to thaw for munching.