On this episode of Healthytarian Living, host Evita Ochel shares a simple, quick and easy recipe featuring apples, nuts, seeds and spices put together into a cake or pie.
The video episode includes:
- Features/characteristics of the cake
- Information about the ingredients, nutrition and preparation tips
- A demonstration of the recipe
Meal Characteristics
The cake/pie is composed of whole, raw, plant foods, which are mostly (if not all) organic. Other characteristics of this recipe include:
- gluten and wheat free
- grain free/flour free
- soy and corn free
- egg and dairy free
- nutrient dense
- rich in antioxidants
- rich in vitamins
- rich in minerals
- rich in phytonutrients
- rich in fiber
- rich in healthy fats (including omega-3)
- source of healthy protein
- source of healthy carbohydrates
- cholesterol free
- naturally ultra low in sodium
- anti-inflammatory
Goodies Needed
- 2 cups of Organic Walnuts
- 8 - 10 Organic Medjool Dates (or 1 cup Organic Raisins)
Filling:
- 3 Organic Apples
- 1/2 cup Organic Flaxseed (ground)
- 1-2 tsp Organic Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Organic Cardamom
- 1/4 tsp Organic Nutmeg
Optional Additions:
- 1 tsp Organic Pure Vanilla Extract or Bean
- 1/4 tsp Organic Cloves
Tools Needed
- Food processor
- Optional: high-powered blender (ex: Vitamix or Nutribullet)
- Grinder (optional)
- Spatula
- Measuring Cup
- 8 by 8 Glass Dish OR 9 inch Glass Pie Plate
- Knife
- Teaspoon