Lotus in the Mudd

Soaked Oats

I cup organic oats

2cups almond or mac nut milk

Soak oats in nut milk overnight.  In morning scoop some into a bowl. I like to top mine with bananas and honey.  My kids like dried cranberries, honey and cinnamon. Sometimes I put a glob of almond butter on top and more nut milk.  Any fresh fruit or dried fruit will go nicely.  You could eat this in different ways almost every day with different toppings and not get bored with it.

     After being on vacation for the last five days I am excited to get back to eating a more Raw Food based diet.  Eating out practically every meal when you are on vacation quickly shows you the importance on home cooked food especially raw quisine.  I have noticed a considerable amount of grogginess, lack of motivation, a general feeling of bloatedness  and lack of bathroom regularity.  When I eat a mainly Raw Food diet I don't have any of these issue.  So, Here's to getting back to a more conscious way of eating for my health and vitality!

My latest love and feel good recipe!!!!!! These are filling but very light in your tummy unlike the flour pancakes.  You can eat as many as you like and not crash and hour later!

Raw Flax "pancakes"

3 cups flax seed meal

2 TB liquid coconut oil

1/2 cup agave or maple syrup

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 cup water

Mix together and form into balls.  Flatten into small pancakes. ( I top mine with either sliced bananas or blueberries and maple syrup )

I started off great!  I went for about 3 weeks straight of  cooking and eating only raw food.  My family (husband and two young girls)  were even into it.  Then I got a bit tired.  It takes a lot of planning and prep time.  I don't always have the forthought or the time to spend on cooking so I started slipping.

Chocolate Energy Balls
 
This is my favorite raw food treat recipe so far.  It is also my family's favorite which says a lot.  All my friends who have tried them just get this look on their face like they have been transported to a joyous memory in their life.  I made these with a class of 2nd -6th graders and they decided to rename them "Heavenly Delights".   Hmmmm,   I think I need one now!  
 
Chocolate Energy Balls Recipe
1 1/2 cups raw cacao powder