Sweet Treats

One of my biggest concerns whenever starting a new style of eating (which sadly, has been too many times) is what kind of "treats" I would be able to get. I have a HUGE sweet tooth. I need me my treats!

So I was really worried about what kinds of treats are available in any kind of "RAW" diet- luckily, they are plentiful!  My friend Patty emailed me with a link to Likes Veggies & Yoga and the problem was solved!

Averie has some amazing recipes that are vegan, high or all Raw, gluten free, etc.  Then she busts out these totally gluten-full, white sugar, not so good for you (but she explains why in one of her posts) desserts as well, and those look just as yummy!

The desserts I have made so far:

Raw Vegan Chocolate Chip balls.  I have made these seriously a bazillion times. I LOVE them
And she has a whole section of raw vegan "balls." I have made them with cacao nibs and my dairy free soy free choco chips. All were delish
Marshmellow stuffed Rice Krispie Bars.  I used my marshmallows and my chocolate chips, but still used butter, so it wasn't 100% vegan, but they were sooooo so good. Steve's favorite- making it again for him for his upcoming bday :)
Microwave Chocolate Peanut Butter and Oat snack bar. Vegan, and Girls approved :)
Raw Vegan Peanut Butter Cups. Off the chain
Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bars. I think these are my favorite bars I've made (another post on that, later)
Raw Vegan Chia Seed Pudding (you know I love me some chia!)
Raw Vegan Cheese Cake. Not exactly, but close enough for me!
Raw Vegan Chocolate Mousse. To DIE for.

To name a few. And I have actually LOST weight eating all those deliciousnesses. (I'm aware that I just made that word up).  Goes to show that good food is good for you, no matter the calories or the fat.  Girlfriend needs to make a cookbook. I'd be the first to buy it!

I've done a bunch of Averie's other recipes as well- I've taken a liking to her blog, and her. Probably because she's in SD and likes yoga and has a little girl and likes photography, so we share a lot of common interests!  But her blog is really easy to get lost in, she's constantly linking up to her old posts and recipes.  Go check her out!

Few of my favorite Foods

That are gluten free, sugar free, dairy free- of course!  Also soy free and red meat free, and no shell fish, but minor details. Thought I would make a list for future reference, if anyone wants/needs to go gluten free.
Anyways, here are the staples that I love

Bread- Udi's  located in Colorado
Cookies- Pamela's Chocolate Chip Chunk
Cake- Again, Pamela's white cake mix .  On the side there is a recipe for the BEST upside down pineapple cake. YUM.
So yeah, Pamela knows whats up when it comes to baking gluten free
(she also has some premade cookies, which are ok, but not even close to as good as her mix. I think they're a little too cakey/fluffy.  I like crisp solid cookies. I don't understand the mix and the premades are so different, but I've generally always liked her products)
And of course, if you have time to bake, the fabulous flourless chocolate cake with berries on top!
Almond milk.  I prefer their non sweetened vanilla (only 40 calories!)
Pasta- I haven't eaten that much pasta, trying to eat less processed food in general, but when I have I just grab whatever at Sprouts.  There hasn't been THAT big of a difference from brand to brand, but I know that I like Tinkyada
Crackers- I dont' eat crackers that much, only with cheese really, and since I don't eat cheese, well- yeah.  No more crackers for me!  The only time I would eat crackers would be to nibble off of the kiddos plates/snack (which was not good for the waistline).  But when I have wanted crackers, unless I make my own, I like the Glutino brand.

Those are the basics for now!