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Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Chia Pudding

Chocolate Strawberry Chia Pudding

Creamy, light and so delicious snack, breakfast, or dessert. This yummy Chia Pudding is coated in sweet and juicy strawberry dressing and filled with creamy, smooth chia chocolate pudding from the inside. This Chocolate Strawberry Chia Pudding is healthy, vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, and easy to make.

Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Chia Pudding

Chocolate Chia Pudding is:

  • Vegan
  • Creamy
  • Filling and satisfying
  • White refined sugar-free
  • Easy to prepare
  • Healthy, because chia seeds are highly nutritious and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein
  • Juicy from strawberries
  • Grab-and-go snack, dessert, or breakfast
Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Chia Pudding

TIME: 10 min preparation, a couple of hours or overnight to set in the fridge | SERVINGS: 1-2

Ingredients:

  • 150ml plant-based milk. I used almond milk
  • 3 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp cocoa
  • 2 handfuls of strawberries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions:

  1. Combine the milk with chia seeds and cocoa, and mix it all well
  2. Put the chia pudding in the fridge for at least a couple of hours or overnight to firm up.
  3. Blend or mash the strawberries into pure.
  4. When the pudding is ready, put one layer of strawberries into a glass, then add the layer of chia pudding and repeat all.

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Healthy Chocolate Cheesecake bars

Healthy Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Easy, healthy, and light no-bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars will be waiting for you in the fridge whenever you crave something sweet and chocolatey. Easy to prepare with just a few ingredients using a blender and no baking needed.

Healthy Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Why these Chocolate Cheesecake bars are healthy and so good?

  • Refined sugar-free
  • Cashews are rich in fiber, heart-healthy fats, and plant protein
  • Coconut cream makes the cake more light and it’s a perfect alternative to dairy-heavy cream
  • Vegan
  • Lactose-free
  • Creamy and soft
  • Chocolatey
Healthy Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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TIME: 10 minutes | SERVINGS: 12

Ingredients:

The base:

  • 170g sugar-free vegan cookies
  • 6 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
  • 2 tbsp cocoa

Filling:

  • 200g cashews (soaked in hot water for up to 1-4 hours)
  • 300g coconut cream (canned, and the thick part only)
  • 200g dark vegan chocolate 
  • 2-3 tbsp honey, maple, or agave syrup (adjust to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Crush the cookies using a blender or food processor and add coconut oil and cocoa, stir all until mixed, and set aside.
  2. Take a square or rectangular bowl or cake form. Line it with baking paper. Add the cookie base, spread it out, and press evenly.
  3. Take again a food processor or high-speed blender and blend together soaked cashews and coconut cream until you get a smooth mixture.
  4. Melt the chocolate at a very low temperature.
  5. Add the melted chocolate and honey to the mixture and blend all well, but after everything is processed, quickly and evenly pour the filling over the cookie base.
  6. Put in the fridge to set for 1 hour or more. Store in the fridge.

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Snickers Porridge

SNICKERS PORRIDGE

This is a dream breakfast. Dessert as breakfast, what can be better? Snickers Porridge is a delicious, sweet, and filling breakfast that will be loved by everyone. It’s a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth while getting some wholesome nutrition at the same time. Snickers Porridge is vegan, refined-sugar-free, and dairy-free.

Snickers Porridge

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TIME: 10 minutes | SERVINGS: 1 portion

Ingredients:

  • 6 tbsp (50g) rolled oats
  • 100ml water
  • 110ml plant based-milk
  • 4 juicy big dates*
  • 1 tsp peanut butter
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 piece of dark chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted (or salted) peanuts

Instructions:

  1. Take a small pot, and add water, milk, and oatmeal.
  2. Cook for 3 – 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, cover with lid, and allow the porridge to “rest” for 3 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, make the caramel.
  5. Take a hand blender (the best option) or any other blender, if you don’t have a blender, then use a knife to chop the dates. Blend the dates with peanut butter, 1 tablespoon of plant-based milk, and salt, until you get a smooth mass (or chop the dates with a knife and mix them with the other ingredients).
  6. Decorate the porridge with caramel, chopped chocolate, and peanuts.

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Chocolate Cookie Snack Bars with Blueberries and Nuts

Chocolate Cookie Snack Bars

This Chocolate Cookie Snack Bars recipe is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while also getting some healthy nutrients from nuts, blueberries, and good quality chocolate. Plus, these Chocolate Snack Bars are vegan, easy to make, and free of any additional sweeteners. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Chocolate Cookie Snack Bars with Blueberries and Nuts

Chocolate Cookie Bars are:

  • Crunchy and crispy
  • Chocolatey
  • Adjustable toppings
  • No added additional sugar and sweeteners

TIME: 10 minutes for preparation, 1-2 hours to set | SERVINGS: 8

Ingredients:

  • 3 sugar-free vegan cookies
  • 2 rice cakes
  • 100g good quality vegan dark chocolate
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • blueberries or other berries
  • 3 tbsp chopped nuts

Instructions:

  1. Crush the cookies and rice cakes.
  2. Melt the chocolate at a very low temperature, and add crushed cookies and rice cakes into the melted chocolate. Combine all well.
  3. Take a small rectangular or square tray, and line it with baking paper.
  4. Add the chocolate mixture to the tray and press it well.
  5. Pour over chopped nuts and berries.
  6. Put in the freezer for 1 – 2 hours to set.
  7. Cut into the bars. Store in the fridge.

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Healthy Chocolate Granola recipe

Healthy Chocolate Granola

If you’re a fan of granola and chocolate, then you’ll love this homemade Chocolate Granola recipe! It’s easy to make, requires just a few ingredients, and is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or even as a dessert topping.

Healthy Chocolate Granola recipe

Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate granola on its own, with milk or yogurt, or as a topping for ice cream or smoothie bowls. It’s a tasty and healthy way to satisfy your chocolate cravings while getting some wholesome nutrition at the same time. Chocolate Granola is vegan, refined-sugar-free, and dairy-free.

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TIME: 30 minutes preparation and baking | SERVINGS: 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 handfuls of rolled oats
  • 2 handfuls of mixed nuts
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • chocolate chips (adjust to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the oats, chopped nuts, chia seeds, and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the honey and coconut oil over low heat, stirring occasionally until they’re thoroughly combined and runny.
  4. Pour the honey mixture over the oat mixture and stir until everything is coated.
  5. Spread the mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even baking. The granola should be crispy and fragrant when done.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet.
  8. Once cooled, stir in the chocolate chips if desired.
  9. Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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Healthy Banana Pancakes

Banana Pancakes

These healthy Banana Pancakes will be the perfect weekend breakfast. Incredibly soft and fluffy, and easy to make with only a few ingredients.

Healthy Banana Pancakes

These delicious Banana Pancakes are:

  • Refined sugar-free
  • Easy to make
  • White wheat-flour-free
  • Soft & fluffy
  • Healthy breakfast
Healthy Banana Pancakes

TIME: 20 minutes | SERVINGS: 10

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 egg
  • 100g buckwheat or oat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 100ml plant-based milk

Instructions:

  1. Blend the banana with milk and egg or mash it with a fork and combine with milk and egg.
  2. Separately mix the flour with baking powder.
  3. Mix them all together. The dough should be medium thick, if it is too liquid, add more flour. This can be affected by the size and ripeness of the banana.
  4. Heat the pan to medium-high temperature.
  5. Bake the pancakes without oil if you have a new / non-sticking pan or use a little coconut oil.
  6. Garnish with banana slices, peanut butter, berries, and chopped nuts or coconut flakes.

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