NEW Healthy Bakery: Cravin Raven in Sellwood
Review by Lila Ojeda, MS, RD, LD, CSCS

Besides the fact that they're local, friendly, clean, and hip, their treats are healthy and delicious! I LOVE seeking out decadent food that just so happens to be healthy too.

Keep your eyes out for: Seasonal muffins with FRESH fruit (like ginger peach, and pineapple) - you just might find the owner, Cindy, cutting up whole pineapples right there. Also delicious: chocolate mini cupcakes stuffed with fresh food finds like raspberry and peanut butter. My favorite, Peanut butter Quinoa cookies topped with fresh made chocolate ganache!

The Cravin Raven Focus: whole wheat flour (sometimes flour free), agave sweetener, organic whenever possible, apple sauce, no butter, no white flour or white/refined sugar. Why? Why not if it taste great?! I love that Cindy is always trying new recipes. Last time I was in there she was tossing fresh granola in the oven. I can't wait to go back and try this.

Also served: fruit shakes, fresh espresso drinks, oatmeal with additions like flaxseed meal and fruit...YUM! Don't miss it. Directions: Over the Sellwood bridge, turn right on 13th, park 4-5 blocks down, just past another local favorite, a wine bar called Burgidala - another don't miss fun spot!

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www.cravinraven.com