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Rebel Soul Health Ramblings



Need some raw inspiration? I have a few simple raw (dehydrated) bread and crackers recipes to share today that are staples of my plant-based kitchen! Watch me make them live below and get the recipes at the bottom of this post!


Raw Onion Bread 2 large yellow onions 2 cups sunflower seed flour (grind them in the blender)

1 cup ground flax 1⁄2 cup olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 cup water (more as needed)

Peel and thinly slice the onions (use a mandolin if you can!) Transfer to a large mixing bowl, add all other ingredients and stir the mixture well so that all ingredients come together into a spreadable dough. Add more water as needed.

Spread 2-3 cups of the mixture over a non-stick sheet on a dehydrator tray, so it is about 1⁄4 inch thick. Lightly score the surface to make for easier cutting later.

Dehydrate for one hour at 145 ̊F, this helps seal the outside. Now turn the temperature down to 115 ̊F for a further 12 hours (or longer for a firmer bread). At the halfway mark, cut the bread along the score marks then flip.

Store in an airtight container i the fridge or freeze.

"Manna" Bread 1/2 cup almond flour 1 cup finely ground oat flour 4 cups finely ground carrot pulp (from juicer; save 1 cup juice*)

1.5 ripe mashed bananas 1 cups raisins 1⁄4 cup ground flax seeds 2 tablespoons cinnamon 1.5 tablespoon vanilla powder or extract Pinch sea salt


Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.* Using your hands, shape into 4 rounded loaves on dehydrator tray.

Dehydrated at 118F for 8 hours. Cut into slices 1/2 inch slices and dehydrate at 95F for 6-8 hours more, until just dry around the edges. * add small amount of carrot juice if mix is too dry and not binding together


Chia Flax Crackers 1 cup flax seeds 1 large clove garlic 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 cup sesame seeds 3/4 cup sunflower seeds 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon cumin

Grind ¾ cup flax seeds and the garlic in Vitamix until powdered.


Pour flax and chia seeds into a medium sized bowl and add 1 1/2 cups of filtered water. The seeds will become very gooey. Add remaining whole flax, sesame and sunflower seeds, sea salt, and cumin, stirring to combine.


Spread into a large circle on nonstick sheet atop dehydrator tray and score into 16 pieces.


Dehydrate at 115F for 12 hours or overnight. Flip over onto a mesh tray and dry for another 4 to 6 hours or until completely crisp.


Store in an airtight container.




Whoa.

Now, those of you who know me, or follow my posts on the internets, know that I am all about the proverbial "balance" in life. Yes, I like eating peanut butter off the spoon, I indulge in my not so present sweet tooth when it calls, adore bread, and also love to imbibe in good wine. And REALLY indulge when it is REALLY good wine alongside cheese!

Well today (Friday!), I wasn't feeling like a glass of wine when I got home from my 40 minute beach walk. Nope, I wanted something more festive on this hot and sticky day in the jungle, and so I got to thinking. What are some of my other fave things? Well coconut of course, but I am also in love with lime right now. And wouldn't you know it, my kitchen just happened to be stocked!

So...this:

Whoa! Coconut Lime "Creamsicle" Cocktail!​

  • 1.5 fl oz shot of coconut RUM*

  • 1/4 cup full fat, organic coconut milk

  • juice of 1 whole lime

  • 1 cup ice

  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered stevia (or to taste)

Blend until still a bit chunky and a little frothy. Pour over more cubes. Savor (or down, like I did). :)

With much love, and pura vida,

Meg

*PS. Yes, this is a post about BOOZE. Like it or lump it people, alcohol is part of this gal's healthy life. Not forever, not for every day, but yes. I enjoy it. But this does not mean you should, have to, or need to too. XO

Omit the rum if you want, it will still be tasty and tart!


Avocado Spinach Soup

4 cups baby spinach

½ green apple

1 ripe avocado

½ lemon – juiced

1 tbsp tamari

1 med. garlic clove

¼ cup parsley

6 basil leaves

small handful of Chives

1 tbsp fresh dill

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup water, or more if needed to adjust consistency

Add all the goods to your high powered blender and whirl until smooth as silk. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving (it's best served super cold!).

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