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