Grain Free Apple Turnovers via Life Made Full

Just spent the past 1.5h making some gluten free apple turnovers from the recipe I found over at 
Life Made Full: http://lifemadefull.com/grain-free-apple-turnovers-paleo-gluten-free-dairy-free/

They are delicious and a nice change from my ongoing chocolate everything obsession.
Despite begin time consuming, they're worth it for anyone looking for a gluten free option to regular turnovers.


Things to note:

- I ended up using arrowroot flour since I had no tapioca flour along with unbalanced almond flour instead of blanched.  These 2 substitutions didn't seem to affect the recipe in the slightest.

- The filling is slightly sweet.  If you're looking for something to really hit your sweet tooth, you may want to add some extra maple syrup or sprinkle them with confectionary sugar/icing before serving.  For my pallet, they were perfect.

- I beat my egg whites before putting them into the batter.  I don't know if this effected the recipe at but the batter seemed nice so you can add this step if you'd like.

Let me know how yours turn out! :)

Raw Vegan Chocolate Orange Mango Cheesecake

This cheesecake is punk taste test approved! Vegan ponx potluck anyone? 

Crust: 
1 1/4 cups Pecans
5 medjooll dates
Pinch of sea salt
2 heaping tbsp raw Cacao powder

Base Filling:
250g raw organic cashews (Soak overnight and drain to use)
3 Oranges juiced with pulp
THe zest of 1 orange
30 drops od sweet citrus essential oils
1/3 of a lemon juiced
Light pinch of turmeric for colour
1/2 tsp fresh ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp Cardamom
1 tbs soy lecithin
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 tbsp Maple Syrup

Top Layer:
The Zest of 1 orange
1 orange
2 heaping tbsp Chia seeds
1 small Mango

Instructions 

1) Mix all base ingredients in a food processor till everything is mixed evenly.
It should stick together when squeezed.  If it doesn't add more dates one at a time.
Press flat into the bottom of a spring form pan and set aside.

2) In a high speed blender or food processor (regular blender is not strong enough to blend that cashews finely)
Blend everything until smooth.

3) Pour this on top of the base and place in the freezer while you make the top layer.

4) In a blender, Blend chia, orange and zest until the chia is fully broken down.
add mango and blend for a second or two at low speed so that it's still a bit chunky.

5) Pour this mixture on top of the base filling.

6) If you're going to be serving it soon after you can place it in the freezer to solidify faster.
If not, let it set in the fridge overnight.

Spiced Squash Pie with Vanilla Date filling (Raw Vegan)

I experimented with squash this thanksgiving season and this pie was an instant success.  When my friend woke up with cravings for it the next morning, I knew I just had to share.

Crust:
Mix equal parts;
Hazelnuts
Cashews
Pecans
Flax
Hemp Seeds

It should be 1 1/3 cup approximately

12 Medjool Dates
2 tbsp Apple Pie Spice


Filling:
1/2 Butternut Squash
6 Medjool Dates
1/2 can Coconut Milk
8tbsp Soy Lecithin
1/2 cup Coconut Oil
1tbsp Cinnamon
1tbsp Cardamom
1/4 tbsp all spice
Pinch of Sea Salt
1/3 a Lemon Juiced

Topping:
1 1/2 tbsp Vanilla Bean Powder
1 tbsp soy Lecithin
1/3 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
5 Medjool Dates
2 tbsp Coconut Oil
A pinch of Cardamom and Cinnamon

Instructions

1) Blend all the crust ingredients in a food processor until it sticks together.  Press it into the bottom of a pie pan.  I chose a glass one.  Place that into the freezer for the time being.

2) Cut the skin off half a squash and place it in a high speed blender.  Add the rest of the ingredients for the filling and blend until smooth.  Pour that into the base and place back into the freezer.

3) For the topping, blend all the ingredients and put into a piping bag. Decorate the top as desired. 

4)  Let the pie set overnight or in the freezer for an hour for quick setting.