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ch5_gerchoccake_asf3_CROPPractically 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.

ch8_turtlebites_asf2_CROPIf 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.

 

Practically Raw Desserts

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:

  1. Follow Chic Vegan on Facebook
  2. Follow Chic Vegan on Twitter
  3. Follow Chic Vegan on Pinterest
  4. Follow Amber’s publisher Vegan Heritage Press on Facebook
  5. Follow Vegan Heritage Press on Twitter
  6. Follow Vegan Heritage Press on Pinterest

A winners will be chosen at random. Contest ends on Sunday, October 13th at midnight, EST. US residents only please. Good luck!

About Dianne

Dianne Wenz is the Editor-In-Chief for Chic Vegan. She is a Holistic Health Counselor, Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Plant-Based Nutrition Specialist. Dianne coaches people from across the country to help them improve their health and wellbeing, and she helps people make the dietary and lifestyle changes needed to go vegan. Dianne lives in New Jersey, where she runs the busy MeetUp group Montclair Vegans. Through the group she hosts monthly potlucks, runs charity bake sales and organizers guest speaker events. An avid cook and baker, Dianne also teaches cooking classes to local clients. In addition to food and nutrition, Dianne loves crafts and cats. To learn more, visit Dianne’s website and blog at Dianne's Vegan Kitchen

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  3. Kelly Lehmann says

    I bought this book for my mum, but she lives too far to share! Right now my favourite desserts are fruit based to use all the apples, plums and pears we have! Also love any of the delicious date/seed/nut ball recipes out there.

  4. Jade says

    This is great for beginners, and I love how it doesn’t focus on “labels” or “percent raw”…I feel those things really can scare people away from bettering their health with small steps. Kudos!

  9. Karyn says

    Desserts are a weak spot for me, though much less since becoming PBWF! 🙂 I love fresh fruit tarts.

  15. Brisa says

    My favorite is raw apple crumble, drizzled with raw caramel sauce or raw citrus bars! yummmm I would love the book!!!

  31. Caitlin says

    I follow Chic Vegan on Facebook and Pinterest, and I follow Vegan Heritage Press on Facebook as well. I would love to get my hands on this!

  33. Alicia Comerford says

    Cheesecake is my FAVORITE dessert. I failed at my first attempt trying to make a vegan one:-(

  36. Vanessa says

    I have a huge sweet tooth and love most vegan desserts put in front of me, as I have a short attention span and it’s Canadian Thanksgiving I’ll say vegan pumpkin pie since one is staring me in the face at this very moment.

  40. Veggie Val says

    Current favorite dessert is Raw Chocolate Coconut Nut Balls — So fast, easy, and great for you… just not too many! Also, like Chic Vegan on Facebook and would love to share this cooking adventure on my blog! Yum!