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Raw Vegan Chocolate Birthday Cake

We had a birthday in the family last weekend so we just had to have a go at a raw birthday cake. This one was worthy of a very happy birthday ;-)

The recipe is from Ani Phyo’s brilliant book.  Here it is:

My version was adapted a little: I only had about 2 cups of Brazil nuts so I made up the rest with almonds and cashews.  I didn’t bother including salt.  I prefer chocolate to carob so I…

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I will be sharing amazing scrumptious recipes, along with healthy tips for optimal vitality! This will be a blast, good people, and delicious food! COME MINGLE! :)

As promised, the Menu and Recipes from Ellen de Jonge's Vinyasa Flow Masterclass

Raw vegan flat bread with Hummus and thinly sliced raw beetroot. Inspired by Samantha Mills

I would…

 (adapted from Ani’s Raw Food Essentials)
Makes 4 servings

Almonds provide calcium, protein, and vitamin E, bananas are loaded with potassium, and açaí is full of antioxidants and healthy omegas. This easy smoothie is a great post workout fuel – it helps increase circulation and blood flow to stressed muscles, while building lean tissue.

2 bananas, sliced

1/4 cup raw almond butter

1 tbsp raw cacao powder

3 to 4 cups Organic Sambazon Açaí Juice