Who doesn’t love a good snack? It’s so easy to open up a bag of chips and just start eating handful after handful. The same can be said for a bucket of popcorn. Unfortunately, we all know that these snacks are empty calories and only leave us wanting more. Plus, the sodium content is through the roof! The good news is that it’s possible to enjoy a crunchy snack in a healthy way.

That’s right, folks, we are talking about kale chips. These crunchy creations are not only addictively delicious, but also highly nutritious. Closely related to cabbage, broccoli, collard greens, and cauliflower, kale offers an assortment of nutrients, including vitamins, A, B6, C, & K, manganese, magnesium, riboflavin, folate, fiber, calcium, and other important plant compounds. The antioxidants in kale include quercetin and kaempferol, both of which are present in large amounts in kale. According to test-tube and animal studies, these compounds work to support heart health, reduce inflammation, slow the growth of cancer cells, and protect against chronic diseases.

What separates these kale chips from the next batch is that you dehydrate them after covering them in a creamy cashew cheese sauce. Because of that, the kale takes a lot longer to get crispy. You will need about 12 hours of dehydration in order to yield a crispy, cheesy kale chip. Before you sauce the kale in cashew cheese sauce, make sure to massage it with sea salt and lemon juice. Once the leaves are coated, you can toss them in the cashew sauce before placing them on dehydrator sheets. Don’t overlap the kale pieces or else they won’t get crispy.

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Don’t want to snack on freshly cut fruit or chopped vegetables while cleansing? Time to make some energy balls! You can fully customize energy balls with different nuts, nut butters, seeds, seed butters, dried fruit, and more. This recipe, however, is nut-free and only requires three ingredients: dates, hemp hearts, and desiccated coconut. To make the quick distinction, desiccated coconut is not the same as a package of sweetened coconut flakes you see in the baking aisle of a grocery store. Desiccated coconut is unsweetened, grated coconut meat that has been dehydrated. Because it has no added sugars, the flavor is slightly nuttier.

Although any date variety will work for this recipe, we recommend Medjool dates because they are usually sweeter and more flavorful. Not a fan of dates? You can replace them with another dried fruit, such as dried figs or raisins. Just play around with the measurements in order to yield the best consistency possible. Energy balls are not an exact science, so your measurements do not need to be exact. We often eyeball each batch and they turn out just fine! If you are a stickler for the rules, though, we have the measured recipe for you to follow.

Due to the thick nature of the energy ball batter, which you form into balls with your hands, you must use a food processor. A food processor will easily blend the ingredients together until they form a clumpy, dough-like consistency. Once you achieve that, it’s time to get rolling! Just make sure that you wet your hands with water first to avoid the mixture sticking to your hands. It will yield about 10-12 energy balls, which you can store in an airtight container in the fridge for two weeks, or in the freezer for up to two months.

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Welcome to yet another simple, no-bake energy ball recipe. These beautiful blueberry bliss balls (say that five times fast) are about to be your new favorite snack, especially if you’ve been looking for something to fuel your lethargic afternoons. Eat one or two of these before a workout, or enjoy one as a post-workout snack to help kick-start the muscle repair process. Just make sure that you don’t eat all of them at once. That would most likely be impossible due to the massive amount of calories.

If you have never had dates, just know that they provide natural sweetness with a flavor that is reminiscent of caramel. In fact, you can actually blend dates with a little water to make a date caramel, which is a great alternative to traditional caramel. If you are interested in that recipe, click here. Dates are necessary in this recipe for two reasons: providing sweetness and helping bind the other ingredients together. Just make sure that you pit the dates prior to blending them with the other ingredients. Another step that can help is if you soak the pitted dates in warm water to help soften them before blending.

One thing to note is that this recipe is that it does not use fresh blueberries. You will need to procure dried blueberries, but make sure that they are free of added sugars and processed ingredients, such as sulfur dioxide. If you cannot find dried blueberries, you can choose another variety of dried fruit, such as dried apricots. The main thing to remember is that you do not want to have added sugars in whichever dried fruit you decide to use. And finally, if you do not like raw cashews, choose another nut, such as raw almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, or hazelnuts.

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‘Tis the season for holiday treats and countless sweets. Unfortunately, that mentality is why people tend to gain weight this time of year. The sweets and treats have a little something to do with that weight gain as well. They are not nutritious and tend to contain a lot of empty calories, so you keep coming back for more because they are usually made of refined sugars and carbs. We still want you (and our cleansers!) to enjoy some holiday goodies, which is why we are giving you this recipe for chocolate gingerbread energy bites. Think of them like healthier cookies!

If you were looking for a cookie swap, these gingerbread energy bites are your bet bet. They contain raw almonds, Medjool dates, raw cacao, and a handful of spices that make them taste like holiday cookies. If the mixture gets a little dry, you can add a tablespoon of raw almond butter or water to. help it along. Additionally, you can soak the almonds and dates in water a little while before you blend the ingredients together in the food processor. Soaking will soften the nuts and dates, which eases the blending process.

Now, some people prefer chunky cookies, while others enjoy soft cookies that are easy to eat. The same applies to nut butters. Do you prefer chunky or smooth? Whichever you version you enjoy is the right one! You can blend the ingredients until you achieve a texture that you are happy with. Once you achieve your desired texture, wet your hands and roll the mixture into bite-size balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and then place them in the freezer to harden. We hope you love them! Let us know in the comments below!

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Get ready to take your raw vegan diet to the next level with these homemade pumpkin rosemary crackers. They are savory, 100% raw vegan, and entirely gluten-free. They are nutrient-dense and satisfy your craving for salty snack, whether you are cleansing or not. Unlike most flax crackers, these are not dense; rather, they are quite light and crunchy. The level of crunchiness will depend on how long you keep them in the dehydrator. The thickness of the paste you smear on the dehydrator sheets will also dictate how long you have to dehydrate them.

Fall is pumpkin season, so we love to incorporate raw pumpkin whenever we get the chance. In addition to providing a warming flavor, pumpkin offers a lot of beta-carotene, vitamin C, fiber, and other antioxidants. Two of the antioxidants in pumpkin, zeaxanthin and lutein, work to encourage healthier eyesight. If you do not have pumpkin, you can replace it with butternut squash, as it has a similar flavor, nutritional content, and texture.

Regarding the spices, this recipe calls for rosemary and thyme, which go great with the other ingredients. You can, however, use dill, basil, parsley, cilantro, or other Italian seasonings if you have those on hand. Make things easy for yourself, not more difficult. Lastly, this recipe does take some time to dehydrate (about 20 hours to be exact). Just make sure that you flip the flax mixture once about four to six hours into dehydrating to get an evenly crisp cracker.

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Nothing like a good bag of chips, right? The crunch is so amazing and you can keep reaching your hand in that bag until you reach the point of tilting the bag to funnel the crumbs into your mouth. Now, take a second to read the ingredient list on that bag of chips. You probably notice hydrogenated oils, dyes, artificial flavors, monosodium glutamate (MSG), different powders, and other things you cannot pronounce. Not only that, a bag of chips is devoid of nutrients, so you ingest empty calories, which is why you can eat an entire bag and still want more.

That’s far from the case for these dehydrated persimmon chips. Persimmons, unlike apples and pears, are not available year round. It is a highly sought after Asian fruit during the fall and winter months. Stock up and them and use them any way you can, as they exhibit a unique flavor and lots of nutrients, including vitamins A, C, E, K, & B6, fiber, potassium, copper, folate, and manganese. Persimmons also contain flavonoid compounds that help fight oxidative stress, which can contribute chronic illnesses, including cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes.

There are two primary persimmon varieties: Fuyu and Hachiya. Fuyu persimmons are great to dehydrate, as they tend to have a sweeter flavor profile. In order to get them perfectly crispy, use a mandoline slicer on the 3/16″ blade setting. Just remember that the thicker you slice them, the longer they take to crisp up in the dehydrator. Thin slices will dehydrate at a faster rate, but expect the process to take between eight to 10 hours.

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Sometimes you need to have a dessert that also functions as a snack. Not just a snack, a filling, energizing, nutrient-dense snack! No, we are not talking about a refreshing bowl of fruit. We are referring to these raw chocolate cranberry squares. You can make them thinner and cut them into bars to take on the go, or you can keep them thicker and cut them into smaller squares. Think of these like energy balls, only in square or rectangular form.

To make these chocolate cranberry squares, you add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until you achieve a dough-like clump. Keep in mind that you will likely have to stop blending, scrape down the sides of the processor bowl, and continue blending to fully incorporate all of the ingredients. It’s perfectly acceptable if you see small chunks of almonds and walnuts. They add a nice crunchy texture to these bars, which are quite soft.

Once all of the ingredients are thoroughly blended, remove the mixture from the food processor and press it into a square pan lined with parchment paper. The parchment paper is crucial because it prevents sticking. Listen, if you enjoy soaking your baking dish for a full day and then scrubbing it three times to clean off the chocolatey goodness sounds fun, you don’t have to use parchment paper. We will let you take that journey on your own. We just want to make your life as easy as possible!

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A lot of people love Nutella. in case you are unfamiliar with this highly addictive spread, it is a sweet paste made from hazelnuts, sugar, and cocoa. These cacao date hazelnut balls contain similar ingredients, minus the sugar and cocoa. These energy balls contain raw hazelnuts, raw cacao powder (different from cocoa), unsweetened raisins, and dates. The dates provide the sweetness, giving balance to the bitterness of raw cacao powder. The hazelnuts a nuttiness and help give these bites some texture and chew, while the raisins add an additional level of sweetness.

Regarding raisins, which are acceptable to enjoy during your cleanse, make sure that they are unsweetened and free of preservatives. Despite their size, raisins contain a lot of energy, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Because they can be calorically dense, enjoy them in moderation. For reference, a one-half cup serving of raisins contains about 217 calories and 47 grams of sugar. A 12-ounce can of soda has about 150 calories and 33 grams of sugar. That makes them a higher calorie and sugary treat, which is why people refer to them as nature’s candy.

Hazelnuts are naturally rich in healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals. They also contain zinc, thiamin, fiber, magnesium, manganese, copper, and vitamin E. Furthermore, hazelnuts contain a surprising amount of antioxidant compounds, some of which have been known to benefit heart health, decrease blood cholesterol, and reduce inflammation. A eight-week study found that eating hazelnuts significantly reduced oxidative stressed compared to not eating hazelnuts, which caused no effects.

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Disclaimer: This recipe is not Full Body Cleanse-approved. Sorry, folks, but sometimes we like to post recipes that work well as you transition into life after cleansing. These recipes are meant to help you, and you can also use them if you participate in our Maintenance Package or Going Vegan 20-day Challenge products. The name of the game is: simple ingredients. You do not have to overcomplicate things, and you definitely do not need to use harmful ingredients.

These vegan no bake cinnamon energy bites have a flavor that is reminiscent of a cinnamon roll, only these are much healthier. They make for a great on-the-go snack or breakfast treat. Just one or two will help fill you up and simultaneously satisfy your sweet tooth. You may already have the ingredients on hand! These energy bites contain the following:

• Cinnamon: This warming spice helps to give the bites their signature spice flavor.
• Rolled oats: The oats not only add a lot of fiber and protein, but they also give the bites an extra chewy texture. They also serve as a binder, which helps the bites stay together when you form them.
• Medjool dates: Time for the sweetness! These dates work to provide natural sweetness and, similar to the oats, act as a binder to help everything stick together.
• Almond butter: Almond butter provides a lovely richness and creaminess, along with more protein and healthy fats. Just make sure that you get the unsweetened and oil-free variety. In fact, try to get raw almond butter, as that is the best version.
• Vanilla extract: A little vanilla extract goes a long way, and it also complements the cinnamon. If you can, purchase pure alcohol-free vanilla extract, as that is a better product.

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Will you transform into a superhero if you eat superfoods? That’s not for us to say, but eating foods with a high concentration of nutrients will benefit your overall health. Take these superfood energy balls, for instance. Although their color is due to spirulina, the spirulina isn’t the only nutrient-dense ingredient in this recipe. These energy balls contain almonds, pumpkin seeds, dates, desiccated coconut, and almond butter, all of which offer a combination of healthy fats, protein, fiber, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants.

Spirulina is a type of algae that grows in fresh or salt water, but we don’t expect you to scavenge the coral reef for it. It is readily available in tablet or powder form and provides many antioxidant compounds that may help protect from various diseases. One review found that spirulina was able to significantly improve markers of total cholesterol and triglycerides in people with metabolic syndrome. Another review of five studies found that taking between one to eight grams of spirulina per day helped reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in people with high blood pressure.

Don’t worry about these energy balls tasting like a freshly caught fish, though. The sweetness from the dates and nuttiness from the almond and pumpkin seeds. The pumpkin seeds also contribute to the signature greenish-blue color of these energy balls. They provide lots of zinc, fiber, unsaturated fats, and protein. You’ll be fueled up with just one or two of these balls of energy!

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