Practically Raw Desserts by Amber Shea Crawley is filled with easy recipes for scrumptious cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, puddings, candies, pastries, frozen treats, and more. Chef Amber Shea’s raw treats are totally 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 oils, nuts, and added sugars.
The title “Practically Raw” is a play on words, as Amber’s recipes are practical because they’re easy to make and don’t require fancy equipment or weird ingredients, and they’re practically raw because directions for using an oven are included where applicable for those who don’t have dehydrators. Most recipes also list ingredient substations, recipe various and chef’s tips. The recipes are easy to follow and don’t require to much time to make, so they’re great for raw food newbies and people who say they’re not good at baking, but they’re interesting and creative enough for kitchen veterans to enjoy.
If you think raw “baking” is just for hot summer months, think again! There are plenty of drool worthy fall treats in Practically Raw Desserts, such as Deep-Dish Caramel Apple Pie, Pecan Chai Spice Bars, Austrian Sacher Torte, Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart with Macaroon Crust, German Chocolate Cake, Maple Streusel Coffee Cake Squares and Pecan Shortbread Cookies. There are even recipes for cookies, candies and bars that could fill holiday treat boxes for gift giving such as Marzipan Buckeye Bars, Salted Tahini Caramels, Sugar Cookie Cutouts, Russian Tea Cakes, Turtle Bites and Classic Cacao Truffles.
The contest is over. Congratulations to Camille!
We’re giving away a copy of Practically Raw Desserts this week. To enter to win, leave a comment on this post telling us what your favorite dessert is. To increase your chances of winning, in addition to leaving your initial comment, you can do any or all of the following, and leave a separate comment here for each that you do:
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A winners will be chosen at random. Contest ends on Sunday, October 13th at midnight, EST. US residents only please. Good luck!
Chelsea says
And I already follow Vegan Heritage Press on Facebook!
Greg Allbee says
I haven’t made it in a while, but I do like a coconut milk tapioca pudding. Other than that, good fresh fruit is enough dessert for me!
Kymberly Nichole says
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liz findlay says
Tofuttie cuties or the awesome vegan chocolate cake at the Chicago Diner.
Carlo Giardina says
My favorite dessert is Apple Pie!
Camille says
Fave dessert in the sense of what I make the most often = chocolate coconut macaroons out of The Joy of Vegan Baking. I don’t know that I’ve made a properly raw dessert yet, so I’m psyched for this book!
CAROLYN Roux says
Im very excited about this wonderful book!!The pictures look amazing!!!
sarah says
I lOVEEE pumpkin pie
Michaela says
Tiramisu! or a French Macaron! or both!
Lydia Grossov says
Yummy! I would totally love to make some of the goodies pictured in this post. Everything looks soooo good 🙂
Donna F. says
I love vegan cupcakes!
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Adele says
My favorite dessert is cheesecake —- even better if I can veganize it!
Adele says
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Adele says
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Adele says
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Corie says
Hi. I’m new to this site so I haven’t seen any recipes yet, nor had a Ahmad to try any out but of course…….winning a copy of this book would really help me out with that and also enable me to take a plate along to those catch ups with friends when I’m asked to “bring a plate to share” xxx
Kimberly Heck says
I love Amber’s cashew cookie recipe! I also love a good vegan raw fudge!
Carrie Pekarek says
Haven’t met a dessert I didn’t like, but frankly, anything with coffee and/or dark chocolate does it for me.
HilLesha says
My favorite dessert is chocolate zucchini cupcakes. 🙂
Adrienne says
my favorite dessert… local in season fruits
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Caroline says
Apple crumble with ice cream… Yum!
Lydia Claire says
How do I pick just one? I love cake and ice-cream (vegan of course)! I also adore macaroon cookies!
Lydia Claire says
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Lydia Claire says
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Lydia Claire says
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Corrine G says
I really like chocolate brownies with chocolate chips.
Corrine G says
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Corrine G says
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Natalie says
I absolutely love the Marzipan Buckeye Bars being from Ohio and all! I made them last gameday and they were all gone by the end of the day! OH-IO!
Natalie says
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Natalie says
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Natalie says
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Megan G says
I love anything and everything chocolate. Mmmmmm.
Megan G says
I already follow you, Chic Vegan, on the Twitter! 🙂
Megan G says
I am already a fan of yours, Chic Vegan, on Facebook!