Hands up if you love cake. Now I bet almost all of those hands would stay up if we also asked who feels at least a bit guilty when eating it. Well, ladies, the time has come to have our cake and eat it, quite literally. Yep, that’s right-these are dessert recipes that are actually good for us, packed full of ingredients that are healthy, whilst remaining deliciously full of flavour. And the best part is that there’s absolutely no baking involved, which means no more standing in front of the oven praying the cupcakes will rise, and that’s because every single one of these recipes is raw–and vegan, to boot.
We used to think that raw foods meant eating boring salads, and bowls of carrot batons. But mainly thanks to a bunch of highly creative bloggers, we learned that raw foods do not have to compromise on flavour and texture, and they’re certainly better for us. The majority of time when heat of a certain temperature is applied to foods, vital and beneficial nutrients that we need to consume a healthy lifestyle are lost. But by eating foods in their raw, untouched form, all of that goodness is going straight into our bodies. No wonder people have claimed that upon following a raw diet they have increased energy levels, and the ability to focus more.
We’ve been on a mission to bring to you a range of the most delicious looking raw treats. Whether you’re craving something sweet, on a health kick, or you’re looking to make someone a special treat, go raw! All you'll have to do is click on the links to get your raw vegan dessert recipes, blend the ingredients, pop it all in the freezer to set, sit back and make yourself a cup of tea, and feel absolutely no guilt at all when tucking into a lovely slice of cake.
1. Tangy Lime Tart
We’re Loving Hippie Lane and its easy to use App. But no fear, if you haven’t yet downloaded their App (which features an array of raw, delicious treats), we’ve found our favourite recipe on their website. And this tangy lime tart is zingy and refreshing, and the perfect after dinner treat! Recipe here:
2. Gooey Caramel Bars
Just looking at these bars make us drool with envy at mega-blogger Emily’s ability to create such delicious looking raw treats. The gooey caramel and decadent chocolatey topping is just divine. Recipe here:
3. Mini Carrot Cake Bites with Coconut Cream Icing
Wow, Karly has done it again, and managed to somehow create food porn with these beautiful, delicious pieces of heaven. And if when adapting to either a vegan, or just a healthier lifestyle, you still feel like you’re missing out on old treats such as carrot cake, this is the recipe for you. It’s healthy, requires absolutely no baking, and you won’t remember tasting a carrot cake better than this one before. Recipe here:
4. Raw Chocolate Tart
With its natural sweet flavours, this recipe from Raine of twokitchensonelifestyle.com won’t make you think of those artificial chocolate cakes you can buy in shops. Oh no. Perfection has been created here, and this raw tart is packed full of chocolatey goodness, is easy to make, and the perfect treat for you to enjoy. Recipe here:
5. Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Truffles
Empty your cupboards of all those nasty artificially made boxes of chocolates, and try this recipe. Being able to make your own chocolate and candy has never before been so easy to make, and recipes so readily available. And this one from married couple John and Dana is one of our absolute faves! Recipe here:
6. Raw Cashew Dreamcake
Cheesecake certainly wasn’t something we ever wanted to give up, and now we don’t have to. Cheesecake is usually a firm favourite when it comes to desserts, and this raw version by Sarah is packed full of flavour. With the tartness of the raspberries and the sweetness of the coconut combining to create perfection, it‘ll be hard to not sit and eat the whole thing. And if we did, we can’t day we’d feel too guilty . . . Recipe here:
7. Raw Orange Chocolate
We don’t know why, but the combination of chocolate and orange is just heavenly. And we can only get down on our knees and worship Madeleine for creating this raw orange chocolate recipe for us all to enjoy. It’s the perfect afternoon pick me up with a mug of our favourite tea. Recipe here:
8. Raw Thin Peppermint Patties
Mint chocolate is such a fresh tasting treat after any meal, but not everyone likes it the same way. All hail Susan who has created a way to use these mint peppermints into four separate recipes. Whether you fancy chocolate mint wafers, mint thins, peppermint patties, or a healthy take on a minted oreo, this raw recipe is as diverse as it is tasty. Recipe here:
9. Raw Banoffee Pie
Who doesn’t love their banoffee pie dripping in sweet, runny caramel sauce? Deliciously Ella has concocted the perfect deconstructed banoffee pie deserts here. Whether you’re making them for an after dinner desert for yourself, your family, or or a dinner party, you'll have a hard time convincing everyone just how healthy these babies are when they’re packed full of banana and caramel sweetness. Recipe here:
10. Raw Twix Bars
Who doesn’t love the combination of a crunchy biscuit base, mingled with delicious chocolate and a caramel filling? Think of this as a healthified, tastier version of the famous Twix bar, just one that’s not laden with artificial sugar. This bar you can enjoy, without feeling the desire to jump straight on the treadmill afterwards. Recipe here:
11. Strawberry Cheesecake
How could we leave off a raw recipe for strawberry cheesecake? It’s usually a firm favourite in many households, except this cheesecake is at all like those frozen desserts you find in the frozen aisles of supermarkets. Bin the preservatives, roll your sleeves up and use Katie’s recipe to make a cheesecake you'll have trouble in making as it has just six ingredients! It packs a serious explosion of flavour, and tastes so fresh and light. Recipe here:
12. Pumpkin Pie
It’s a very american recipe that’s slowly but surely making its way worldwide. It’s pumpkin pie, and with the exception of the pumpkin puree, Gena’s recipe is all raw and so easy and simply to put together. Recipe here:
13. Chocolate Torte
I don’t know about you, but we’re partial to a slice or three of anything dripping in chocolate. And this torte has already got our mouths watering. Recipe here:
14. Blueberry Cheesecake
A slight twist on the usual round cheesecake, these blueberry cheesecake slices are easy to make and will be a real hit this summer. With their fruity topping, we predict these being a real winner. Recipe here:
15. Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
These quirky chocolate cupcakes are the perfect accompaniment to take along to any party or event. Full of flavour, and still raw and 100% healthy, these little guys will have everybody impressed, we can almost guarantee it. Recipe here:
This article was originally published on www.eluxemagazine.com. Read the original here.
