Pumpkin Spice Latte’s Are Here - Brought to You by Okanagan Rawsome

Okanagan Rawsome’s mission is to awaken our taste buds to delicious raw, gluten-free goodness! Afke Zonderland, Chef & CEO shares how easy it is to live a whole-food, vegan, sprouted philosophy and make the healthiest choices for yourself and your family.

Wrapping your hands around a warm mug of fall’s most colourful crop evokes memories of Thanksgiving family feasts and finding the biggest and best pumpkin in the field. We ended up with perfect Halloween pumpkins developed a severe case of warts cause by a fanciful fungus. I don’t quite know yet how to carve a witch on a broomstick out of this, but with drill bits in several sizes and a sharp knife we should be able to do something creative.

Carrageenan is a seaweed extract common in the Atlantic Ocean near Britain, Continental Europe and North America.

Starbucks has come under severe social media attack about their version of a Pumpkin Spice latte. With a whopping 50 grams of sugar (10 teaspoons) and the noxious ingredient carrageenan, it’s a comfort drink that you might wish to avoid.

Carrageenan is used as a gel like thickener in most if not all milk substitute beverages as well as yoghurt. Almond, soy and coconut milk are all quite diluted and have a watery texture and taste, much like skim milk. Corporate cooks as always have found a way to cater to the public’s sweet and creamy habits aided by sugar, artificial flavouring and carrageenan.

Aside from cancer-causing properties, studies show carrageenan to cause GI inflammation, a higher risk of intestinal lesions, ulcerations and even malignant tumors. It beats me why the widespread use of carrageenan is still legal. Parents! Heads up if your children have allergens that are caused by a weak digestive system!

Still craving a hot spiced pumpkin latte? Here’s recipe that is quick and easy to make at home.

2 TBSP cooked pumpkin puree
1 Cup coconut milk or home-made almond milk
1 TBSP real vanilla
½ Cup strong coffee
½ TSP pumpkin spice (combination of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg or mace, cloves and/or allspice)
optional honey, maple syrup or stevia to taste

Heat the milk and add the remaining ingredients in your blender for a super smooth and delicious beverage. (do not boil home-made almond milk)

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Okanagan Rawsome’s mission is to awaken your taste buds with delicious raw, sprouted, gluten free, vegan crisps – in fabulous flavours!

A source of pure plant energy, these living whole food snacks are low-glycemic, promote weight loss, reduce inflammation. Loaded with organic ingredients and local produce, Okanagan Rawsome is real food that nourishes your body – and soul!

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LOCAL Organic Veggies
99% ORGANIC Ingredients

Top these Garden Crisps with your favourite cheese and some sliced cucumber to create a perfect pairing.

INGREDIENTS: *apples,*spinach,*kale,*parsley,*zucchini,*flax seeds,*coconut,*dates,*lemon juice,*sprouted pumpkin seeds,*chlorella, ginger powder, garlic powder, pure ocean aquifer sea salt. (*organic)

Onion-Herb Beet Crisps

Onion-Herb Beet Crisps • See how they are made!

Onion-Herb BEET CRISPS are packed with local organic beets, carrots and onions combined with sprouted seeds and a yummy blend of spices.

LOCAL Organic Veggies
99% ORGANIC Ingredients

Onion-Herb Beet Crisps are delicious with your favourite cheese, hummus, or pesto. Make an open-faced sandwich using a Beet Crisp as a base!

INGREDIENTS: *ground flaxseeds, *carrots, *sprouted buckwheat, *sprouted sunflower seeds, *beets *zucchini, *sprouted lentils, *onions, onion powder, oregano, garlic powder, *sea salt, cumin (*organic)

Spicy Chia-Hemp Carrot Crisps

Spicy Chia-Hemp Carrot Crisps • See how they are made!

Spicy Chia-Hemp CARROT CRISPS are spicy snacks made with locally grown carrots & zucchini, chia, hemp, and sprouted lentils to enhance nutrient bioavailability. The carrots provide a high-source of Vitamin A.

LOCAL Organic Veggies
96% ORGANIC Ingredients

Chia-Hemp Carrot Crisps are delicious with your favorite cheese, hummus, and/or a slice of avocado. Make an open faced sandwich using a Carrot Crisp as a base!

INGREDIENTS: *carrots, *ground flax seeds, *sprouted buckwheat, *zucchini, *sprouted lentils, hemp hearts, *chia seeds, *sea salt, cumin, cayenne, onion powder, oregano, garlic powder (*organic)

How Carrot Crisps are Made

Orange Sesame Apple Crisps

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LOCAL Organic Apples
96% ORGANIC Ingredients

Delicious with a seed or nut butter. Visit the recipe section of our website for other suggested pairings and rawsome recipes!

INGREDIENTS: *apples, *coconut, *ground flax seeds, *sesame seeds, *dates, hemp hearts, *oranges, *lemon juice, cinnamon, ground ginger, *sea salt (*organic)

How Apple Crisps Are Made

Cranberry Raisin Apple Crisps

Cran-Raisin APPLE CRISPS combine sprouted buckwheat with delicious organic cranberries, raisins, and organic Okanagan apples to create a naturally sweet and filling snack.

LOCAL Organic Apples
99% ORGANIC Ingredients

Crumble a few pieces of Cran-Raisin Apple Crisps onto plain yogurt or sprinkle some on top of your morning cereal to add live enzymes and easy to digest protein to kick start your day!

INGREDIENTS: *apples, *sprouted buckwheat, *ground flax, *dates, *sprouted sunflower seeds, *sprouted pumpkin seeds, *raisins, *cranberries, cinnamon, ground ginger, *orange zest, *sea salt (*organic)

Available in convenient single-sized portions.

Chocolate Ginger Apple Crisps

*Starting September 2017, only available online in Single / Bulk

Chocolate Ginger APPLE CRISPS offer dark chocolate-coconut decadence in a delicious mixture of organic Okanagan apples, ginger, sprouted seeds, sprouted buckwheat, and dates.

LOCAL Organic Produce
90% ORGANIC Ingredients

Choc-Ginger Apple Crisps are delicious on their own or with a serving of ice cream made with frozen bananas & vegan chocolate pudding.

INGREDIENTS: *apples, *sprouted buckwheat, *ground flax, *dates, *sprouted sunflower seeds, *sprouted pumpkin seeds, ginger slices, dark chocolate (cocao, sugar, non-GMO soya lecithin, vanilla flavour), *coconut, ground ginger, *lemon juice, cinnamon, *sea salt (*organic)
Available in convenient single-sized portions.