Christmas Recipe: Raw Nut Nog

Dec 22, 2011 by HHNSTAFF

By:  Chef Pam Nectar

Spice up this Christmas with a healthy and scrumptious holiday treat from raw food Chef Pam Nectar, head chef and co-founder of Aadii Center for Enlightened Healing in Sedona.

 

In a vitamix blend until smooth…

2 cups almonds  (pre soak for at least 1 hr)

1 cup macadamia nuts (no need for soaking)

2 cups coconut meat (dried, shredded, fresh, whatever you have will be perfect!)

(Optional Step – Strain nut and coconut mylk in a nut mylk bag before you add the following and continue blending)

1/2 banana

1/4 cup molasses

1/4 cup honey

1 vanilla bean (slice open pod and take only the inner seeds)

1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Fresh nutmeg on top!

Rum – totally optional.

 

 

Fill with water and blend.

TIP: at first only 1/2 fill vitamix with water, then add water to desired consistency.

Always adjust to desired sweetness.

 

enjoy!

 

About Pam Nectar Gharibians:

 

Pam has called both Vancouver and San Francisco home and her international, innovative, healthful culinary style reflects these dynamic cites. With over 10 years in the Natural Products Industry with the best companies including Whole Foods Market, DoMatcha, TallGrass, as well as certifications in both Nutrition and  Herbal Medicine, Pam has much to share especially in the kitchen where she  comfortably turns healthy work into play. 

From an early age, Pam's life has been filled with delicious events entertaining with family and friends on all scales from intimate to grand. A life-long love affair with food mixed with her own journey to health and Raw Food quickly became her new medium. Pam never (ever!)  compromises flavor nor does she disconnect health with happiness.

Pam arrived at the Tree of Life as a guest, but quickly became the Cafe Manager. As Gabriel once said…'food will never satisfy a hungry heart…" so true! My time at the Tree was precious and pivotal." Pam's raw specialties will surely impress and satisfy. Recently, while weaving her magic at the RawLife Festival in Angsbaka, Sweden, her creations were enjoyed by people from all over the globe who are waking up to the Spiritual benefits of a clean diet.

Pam has an infectious joy for life and the people around her. She is a natural teacher, an inspired chef and knows the best parties always end up in the kitchen.

Please visit her Web site www.luxuryjuicefast.com for more information.