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NO-GUILT, NO-BAKE Desserts by Tara Ryazansky I don’t think anyone told my sweet-tooth that it’s a million degrees outside. Despite how badly I am craving a freshly baked cookie, I refuse to turn on my oven. I admit, I indulge my love of sweets frequently, but I like to opt for homemade, healthier treats. It’s cheaper that way too. When you avoid ingredients like dairy or gluten, a box of sweets could end up costing a fortune. No-bake desserts are a great option when it’s hot outside. Plus it makes it easy to indulge in a healthier way. You could even stick to a raw food plan. I am always whipping up bars and balls made of combinations of nuts and dried fruits. Someday I’ll share those recipes here, but I wanted to make something that screamed summer, so I thought of parfaits. Parfaits are great because you can use what you have on hand, they’re visually gorgeous and deliciously cool and creamy. You could also get away with serving them for brunch. Just cut down on the sweetener. With fresh berries and fruit you’ll hardly need it anyway! Berry Patriotic Parfait This parfait reminds me of the summer cookouts that my family had when I was a kid. My mom always made an merican flag cake with sponge cake, whipped topping and berries. This healthy version barely takes longer to make than my moms recipe It satisfies my sweettooth and is antioxidant-rich and high-protein. batch of ashew ream Strawberries, chopped Blueberries ¼ cup almonds cup unsweetened coconut flakes These recipes use cashew cream as the main attraction. It’s sweet and creamy but lighter than dairy-based custards. It’s simple to make and you won’t have to stand over the stove. et creative dd any flavoring you like to customie it to your tastes. Use raw cashews instead of roasted, they have a plainer taste that mixes well with other ingredients. Pulse almonds until chopped. Add coconut. Toast if you’d like. Layer red, white and blue, dusting the berries with some almond crunch akes servings cup raw cashews, soaked ½ cup water tablespoons agave, honey or pure maple syrup pinch of salt Puree until completely smooth. 18 ZEN LIVING MAGAZINE
Peanut Butter Cup The decadent combo of peanut butter and chocolate is hands-down, my favorite. My husband feels the same way, which has been great when it comes to splitting desserts! This parfait kills my peanut butter cup craving in a healthier way The chocolatey, fiberrich chia pudding goes perfectly with peanut butter. batch of cashew cream ¼ cup peanut butter ¼ cup roasted peanuts ¼ almonds ¼ cup chia seeds cups almond milk ¼ cup cocoa powder tablespoons pure maple syrup Combine bottom list ingredients in a jar overnight. Shake periodically while ingredients thicken. Chop nuts coarsely. Layer the pudding, nuts, cashew cream and peanut butter. Key Lime Pie Parfait Tart yet sweet, creamy key lime pie is the ideal summertime treat. Lime infused Cashew Cream is a cool alternative to the recipes that call for plenty of sugar and sweetened condensed milk y version comes together in a flash and is full of nutritionally vital whole foods. My daughter loves this tangy dessert so coming up with a healthy version was important to me. batch of cashew cream limes or ey imes, uiced ¼ cup dates cup unsweetened coconut flakes ½ cup almond tablespoon maple syrup pinch of salt Mix lime juice and cashew cream, adding more for a tarter taste. Pulse other ingredients and layer the crust mixture with the cream. Write in to share your own parfait creations or to ask questions about healthy cooking TaraRyaanskygmailcom Fast Horse Fast Horse’s gifts of insight have been with him from an early age when he would walk up to people he did not know and tell them things about themselves. He could see their auras and their spirit guides. The Tarot ards came as a tool to help people find peace in their lives t a very young age, ast horse was drawn to study and practice the glala akota culture and religion and has spent time on the ine Ridge Reservation where he received his spirit name of Fast Horse. He still honors and practices these traditions. Born in Long Branch, NJ Fast Horse has always had a love of life, animals and nature, especially horses. He has ridden and shown horses throughout urope and across the nited tates e has trained thoroughbred race horses, foaled mares and helped horses with their people problems throughout the country. He loves to share his gifts with others, to be of service to those in need ne of his many talents is finding lost pets and people! To Book an appointment and get a reading, contact Fast Horse at: 908-783-9764 • ZEN fasthorse58@yahoo.com LIVING MAGAZINE 19
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