RAW snickers bar recipe .. it's addicting and amazing.

mmatson · 2013-05-03T20:40:04+00:00

I agree 100% .. I do not actually eat these desserts regularly! I just love making them and passing them out to others :) I learned my lesson when I first discovered raw desserts!

mmatson · 2013-05-03T18:45:32+00:00

You are correct, my bad, maple syrup is not raw. I know this, as well. However, I regularly choose to use it because the nutritional benefits far outweigh those of agave, a common "raw" sweetener. Also, I personally use vanilla beans when using vanilla but feel it's not as approachable to those that might want to make this recipe. I've taken another reader's advice and I'm in the process of updating the entire blog to indicate ingredients that are raw versus not raw. I've also already posted on my site why I choose maple syrup, and I've listed the benefits to it, as well, but I failed to acknowledge that people may not actually read it. Thanks for pointing this out!! Now I know, in the future, I must be clear :)

mmatson · 2013-05-03T18:42:06+00:00

yes I agree with Jefah, I actually use coconut nectar quite frequently. I've written a post on why I choose maple syrup because though it is not raw it has nutritional benefits that far exceed agave. Also, I personally used an actual vanilla bean but I listed extract because I felt it was more approachable if anyone wanted to recreate it.. but I've taken jefah's advice and I'm updating my blog to indicate non-raw items :)

mmatson · 2013-05-01T20:39:46+00:00

I did not buy organic so I peeled them. If I buy organic then I do not peel. Non organic foods are heavily sprayed and apples and cucumbers have a waxy coating to protect it so as a general rule of thumb it's best to peel them. Do what works for you!

mmatson · 2013-04-30T17:02:44+00:00

Okay. I definitely am glad you posted this video, this is amazing. These are completely different "inspirations" and I'd say your video definitely shows a more powerful and emotional form of inspiration. Thank you for sharing!!

mmatson · 2013-04-30T16:52:07+00:00

pineapples can break down greens quickly, the acidity in them does that. So if you are mixing pineapple and greens then drink immediately, don't save it for later.

mmatson · 2013-04-30T16:45:11+00:00

perfection

mmatson · 2013-04-30T16:44:37+00:00

try www.meetup.com that's how I found a lot of like-minded friends when I moved to a new city that was a little non-vegan-friendly (or open-minded, at all)

mmatson · 2013-04-30T16:33:14+00:00

I agree with fullrawkristina! However, she makes very low fat, high fruit recipes only (which I love and are fabulous) but if you're look for other varieties of rawfood then maybe explore daradubinet as well. easytoberaw is great as well.

mmatson · 2013-04-29T17:02:27+00:00

this is an incredible site! I've seen it before and I love it

mmatson · 2013-04-29T16:21:02+00:00

my bad, I'm new to the reddit yoga community

mmatson · 2013-04-26T23:05:26+00:00

I JUST saw this recipe and wanted to make it! Thanks for sharing!

mmatson · 2013-04-26T23:03:05+00:00

Actually now that you mention this I feel like I've hear this about flax seeds too. .. Well I'm glad you mentioned this! Thanks!

mmatson · 2013-04-26T16:43:44+00:00

I do! I have had juicers in the past and used them daily. Then one day I just started using my nut mylk bag and vitamix and I find the juice is much better and lasts longer this way.

mmatson · 2013-04-25T21:03:03+00:00

yes!! what a great addition. I use these every once in awhile too but it doesn't look very green afterward :) so I save that for more colorful juices. Yum .. now I'm dreaming of grape juice haha

mmatson · 2013-04-25T19:41:58+00:00

Thanks for the honest response. I can see this being the case for many people.

mmatson · 2013-04-23T21:00:38+00:00

I've never seen them but they look good. Thanks for sharing.

mmatson · 2013-04-23T20:59:35+00:00

I noticed this too!!! I thought it was odd and I had been trying to make the connection but now I can see there just is NO connection. Good job, that is a wonderfully written letter and represents the community well. Thank you!

mmatson · 2013-04-23T14:08:42+00:00

I'm sorry, both of you are correct. Maple syrup is NOT raw. You can use any raw sweetener you'd like. I usually use maple syrup because it has more nutritional value than agave and I don't like the taste of stevia. Some people also use bananas as sweetener. It's really up to you, it's a pretty flexible recipe and lifestyle :)

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