• 1½ cups rolled old-fashioned oats
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 egg
• ½ cup applesauce
• ½ cup milk
• ½ tsp vanilla
• ½ cup cherries, pitted and chopped (you can use frozen)
• ¼ cup slivered almonds

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½ cup dried cherries
1-2 tablespoons Brandy
3 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and thinly sliced
Juice of 1 small lemon, about 1 tablespoon
½ cup granulated sugar plus about 1 tablespoon
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup dry, fine bread crumbs
10 sheets of phyllo dough (9” X 14”), thawed
½ cup butter, melted (1 stick)
Sliced almonds
Coarse sugar

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Kristina shows how to make Raw Vegan Energy Bars with a Cherry Drizzle Glaze in this video. Follow this recipe to ensure that they are low-fat, nut free, and oil-free. If you want extra protein, however, you may want to add some crushed nuts!


Energy bar snacks are perfect to bring with you to work, school, sport events and when you’re traveling. Unprocessed and freshly made … only pure energy here.


Here are the ingredients for the Energy Bars:

1-2 cups dried mulberries

2 cups dried figs

2 cups pitted dates

1-2 tsp. of freshly ground cinnamon

Then, to make the special Cherry Drizzle, you’ll need the following ingredients:

2 cups pitted cherries

1 cup pitted dates

Optional: half cup of fresh coconut water

Here are the preparation instructions to make these yummy Raw Vegan Energy Bars and the Cherry Drizzle Glaze:

1. Place all ingredients in the food processor and pulse until the mixture reaches a cookie dough consistency.




2. Take out the mixture, and press it into a pyrex or glass pan to form it.




3. When ready, remove it from the pyrex and slice into bar chunks to make your energy bars.




4. You can serve them just like this (ooey guey), or you can chill them in the fridge for anywhere from 30 minutes to 3-4 hours to harden them.

Next, for the Cherry Drizzle:

1. Blend both ingredients until smooth!




2. Drizzle or spread on top of the energy bars!




3. Pack, serve, and enjoy!

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The cherries help protect against heart disease and cancer and they have anti-inflammatory properties to reduce symptoms of arthritis and gout as well as joint soreness for athletes.

Here are the benefits of some of the other ingredients in this healthy Cherry Choco Smoothie:
 

Spinach: High dose of phytonutrients that play an anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antioxidant role; excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, and magnesium for bone health; good source of iron.

Raw cacao: Consumed in moderation, cacao can be beneficial due to its very rich source of antioxidants and minerals. It also adds a depth and richness that you can’t always pinpoint.

For each serving you’ll need the following ingredients to make this yummy Cherry Choco Smoothie:
 

• 1 cup cherries, pitted (use frozen if not in season)
• 1 Tbsp. almond butter
• 1/2 avocado
• 1 small banana
• Handful spinach (kale or romaine work too)
• 2-3 tsp. raw cacao powder (unsweetened cocoa powder can work in a pinch)
• 1/4 – 1/3 cup almond milk
• 4 ice cubes (leave out if using frozen cherries)

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6 ounces white whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon white sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

1/4 cup ice cold water

1 tablespoon ice cold orange vodka (optional)

1 cup cherry pie filling

2 teaspoons milk

2 tablespoons white sugar

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Something about the combination of cherries and goji berries really brings out chocolate flavors, though there is no trace of cocoa powder to be seen in this smoothie. Absolutely delicious.

This goji peach cherry smoothie recipe does not have any extra sugar and relies completely on the natural sweetness of the fruit.



Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make 1 serving of this delicious Goji Peach Cherry Smoothie:

1 cup frozen cherries
½ cup frozen peach slices
1¼ cup almond milk
1 tablespoon goji berries


Optional ingredients:
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon ground flax

The preparation instructions are straight-forward:

Place everything in the base of a blender and blend until smooth.

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32 oz vanilla Greek yogurt
1 Cup limeade
zest of 1 lime
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/2 Cup cherries, chopped (fresh/pitted or maraschino)

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This cake is heavenly: moist and buttery, spiked with bright lemon flavor and dotted with sweet, cinnamon crumble coated cherries. Perfect. Especially for breakfast.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make a 9-inch cake (6 to 8 servings):

1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon + 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 medium eggs, ideally at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon zest
4 cups pitted cherries

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The recipe makes 2 rolls, so it is the perfect recipe to make and share with friends or neighbors. They are a little bit rustic, but perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch. In fact, they kind of reminded me of a strudel. The dough is different, but the idea is kind of the same. This dough is so delicious, though. It is a richer dough than most, with lots of butter and egg yolks. The flavor pairs beautifully with the cherry filling.

I decided to add in some mini chocolate chips. I also decided to mash up the cherries a bit. That way, they don’t squish out of the sides and every bite is filled with the perfect amount of chocolate and cherry.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make 2 amazing Chocolate Cherry Rolls:

For the Dough –
 
 

2 to 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 envelope instant “rapid rise” yeast
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
3 egg yolks

For the Cherry Filling –

1 21-ounce can cherry pie filling
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

For the Buttercream Frosting –

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Now just follow these easy steps to make these amazing Chocolate Cherry Rolls:
 
 
 

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 1/2 cup of the flour, the sugar, yeast and salt.

2. In a small pot, heat the milk until very warm, 120º to 130ºF.

3. Gradually add the warm milk to the flour mixture. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally.

4. Add the egg yolks and another 1/2 cup of flour and beat for 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in just enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.

5. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.

6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-40 minutes.

7. Place the pie filling in a bowl and use a potato masher to roughly chop the cherries. Set aside.

8. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide into 2 equal pieces.

9. Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll the dough to a 10 x 14-inch rectangle.

10. Spread half of the cherry filling over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.

11. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the chocolate chips over the top.

12. Roll up the dough, starting from the short end. Place the roll on a lightly greased baking sheet.

13. Repeat with the remaining dough, pie filling and chocolate chips.

14. Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and let them rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour.

15. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

16. Bake the rolls until golden brown, about 23-28 minutes.

17. Cool on a wire rack.

18. To make the buttercream, beat the butter and powdered sugar until combined.

19. Add the vanilla, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the milk. Continue to add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

20. Drizzle the frosting over the cherry rolls when cool.

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Source: Deborah Harroun

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