The Raw Truth

Fruit Rawies

These delicious dehydrator delights are quick and easy to make. These were originally called “fruit cookies,” but since there is no cooking

involved, I’ve dubbed them “rawies.”

SERVES 3 TO 4

10 seeded, soaked dates, drained

6 bananas, peeled and halved crosswise

1 cup peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped pineapple or 4 apples, peeled and cored

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Dash of pure vanilla extract

In a food processor, blend the dates, bananas, pineapple, walnuts, cinnamon, and vanilla until the fruit is just slightly chunky. Form the mixture into
little balls, using 2 to 3 tablespoons for each, and flatten each ball into a disk 1 inch thick. Arrange on drying trays and, using one of the methods
described here, dehydrate for 18 hours, or until dry.