Monday, March 15, 2010

Raw Date Nut Torte


Raw Date Nut Torte

So I went to a Wellness Seminar at Bethel Church in Redding and now I am inspired more than ever to add raw foods into my diet. Before I went to the seminar I had a few food raw books: Raw Food Real World, The Raw Gourmet, Ani's Raw Food Kitchen, and Ani's Raw Food Desserts. I got the first two books awhile back and they are pretty involved. The Raw Food Real World is easier to me than the Raw Gourmet, but I like the variety.

I got Ani's books just this last month and how I LOVE them! They are so much easier and much more doable for a busy lifestyle. I'm learning you really can add more raw into your diet, even if you are busy! One thing I like about Ani's recipes is that she has very few ingredients for each recipe. You can check out more about Ani Phyo online.

At the Wellness Seminar I got to see a live raw food demo by Skyleene. I'll have to get her blog address on here so you can see how amazing she really is. This is her below. She demo'd the Raw Date Nut Torte that I am sharing with you today. Yay Sky! I love her!


Sky at the Wellness Conference 3/2010


RAW DATE NUT TORTE RECIPE

For Cake:
2 Cups Raw walnuts or almonds (soaked 8 hours or overnight)
2 Cups Organic Raisins
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Cinnamon
2-4 tbsp agave nectar (optional)

For Frosting:
1 lemon (juiced)
1 Cup of dates (soaked 20-30 min)
Little bit of the soaked date water


Step 1: Soak Walnuts or Almonds.



Okay, this is the deal about soaked nuts. They are really much more nutritious when soaked but if you have to make this NOW and you don't have any nuts soaked just make it without them soaked, but soak em next time. It's more fun and more nutritious. All you have to do is put 2 Cups of nuts in a jar and put about double the amount of water over them. Put it on your counter and go to bed, in the morning they're done. It's that simple.

Step 2: Put dates in water and let them soak for 20-30 minutes.



Step 3: Grind up soaked walnuts or almonds, organic raisins, vanilla extract, cinnamon and agave (optional) in a food processor. Grind until they become a crumble that sticks together when you squeeze a handful.

Step 4: Pour crumble on a plate or platter and mold into a "cake" with your hands. You can make a circular cake or square. Set cake aside.



Step 5: To Make Frosting. Put lemon juice from 1 lemon and 1 Cup of Soaked Dates in Processor or blender until smooth. Add Soaked water to thin if you need to.



Step 6: Spread frosting onto cake and you're done! Now enjoy!!!



This is a rich dessert so you don't have to make generous portions to satisfy, a little slice will make you happy.


A tall glass of raw milk is a perfect compliment to this sweet dessert.

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