Practically Raw Desserts: Flexible Recipes for All-Natural Sweets and Treats

by Amber Shea Crawley

Chef Amber Shea’s innovative “flexible” approach to raw vegan desserts that allows some cooking.

This companion book to Amber Shea’s trend-setting Practically Raw, sets the standard for flexible raw sweets and treats.

 

Practically Raw Desserts is a trove of scrumptious raw cakes, cookies, brownies, pies, puddings, candies, pastries, and frozen treats. All of chef Amber Shea Crawley’s sweet creations allow substitution and adaptation for a non-raw kitchen. The recipes are free of dairy, eggs, gluten, wheat, soy, corn, refined grains, refined sugars, yeast, starch, and other nutrient-poor ingredients. Many recipes are also free of grains, oils, nuts, and added sugars.

 

Ideal for beginners as well as seasoned raw foodists, Practically Raw Desserts is jam-packed with delicious, healthy-yet-indulgent treats that include:

 

• Baklava Blondies

• Summer Fruit Pizza

• Tuxedo Cheesecake Brownies

• Cashew Butter Cups

• Confetti Birthday Cake

• Pecan Shortbread Cookies

• Deep-Dish Caramel Apple Pie

• Dark Chocolate Sorbet

 

With this flexible approach, you can delve into raw desserts at your own pace, even without special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. The book provides recipe variations and ingredient substitutions that address many common food allergens. If you’re looking for delicious and vibrant dessert recipes with maximum flavor and nutrition, then you’ll love Practically Raw Desserts.

Genres: Food, Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Vegan, Health

224 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2013

Reviews

[L.A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven’t actually made anything out of this book yet (plan to update my review once I do), but I think I would/could make 90% of these recipes, and that’s a fabulous ratio for a cookbook! I already knew I needed to purchase a Vitamix and start making my own butters, etc., and this book convinced me it’s time.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

If your missing that sweetness in your life since going raw or you want to add a bit more health to your desserts, this is a good book to have. The recipes are simple and easy yet some of them do require the use of a dehydrator. What I do like about her book and her other book is she gives you options to show you how to bake your goodies too if your pressed for time or would just like a little non-raw treat. I like the premise of adding as much raw into your life as you can but not beating yourself up about the parts that aren't.

[Marathon County Public Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looking for naturally sweetened, allergy friendly recipes for anyone with a sweet tooth to enjoy? This is the perfect cookbook for you! Packed full with recipes that are dairy, soy, egg, and gluten free (and more), this is a great resource for families or anyone who shares my severe sweet tooth! As the recipes focus on using raw, healthier ingredients, there's no guilt about eating unhealthy food involved. These are recipes that nourish your mind as well as your cravings.

Sarah M. / Marathon County Public Library
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[Iamaby En · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really yummy ice cream recipe! Thank you! Mine turned out a little crunchy, but it's all good (just need a better food processor, methinks). Also, my go-to recipe book for holiday/gift treats. Bwa ha ha!

[Bookish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Complicated, but I could make these. There are three ways to finish each recipe, including baking. They look delicious and are very nutritious.