Cinnamon Rolls (Raw Foods)

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups almond meal
• 1 1/4 cups flax seeds, ground
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 cup dates
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1/8 cup agave nectar
• 1/4 cup raisins, plus a little extra raisins
• 1/4 cup nuts, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Combine almond meal, flaxseed, cayenne, 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon, and pinch salt in a bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   In food processor or blender, process dates, water, and vanilla into a paste.

3. 3

   Put half the date paste, the olive oil, and the agave nectar into the dry ingredients and mix with hands until a dough is formed. You might need to add a little water or agave if it's too dry but be careful not to add too much.

4. 4

   Spread dough on a piece of parchment paper and shape into a 1/4-inch thick square.

5. 5

   Add 1/4 cup raisins and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon to the date paste remaining in the blender. Process until smooth.

6. 6

   Spread a thin layer of this mixture onto the dough square, covering the whole surface, and sprinkle with the extra raisins and the chopped walnuts.

7. 7

   Using the parchment paper to hold everything together and carefully roll the square tightly into a log.

8. 8

   Chill in the refrigerator and slice into 1-inch thick rounds.