6 tablespoons of chia seeds or flax seeds 2 cups nut milk (I like almond milk or rice milk) 2 tablespoons of agave or maple syrup or stevia 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (or other flavor such as peppermint) 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon Blend the nut milk, extract, sweetener and cinnamon. Pour over the chia seeds and mix until evenly mixed. Stir again each few minutes until satisfied. Let it sit for at least an hour, or put in a refrigerator overnight. Serve, topped with your favorite fresh fruit. Variation: try using 1 cup frozen or regular strawberries with 6 tablespoons of seeds, 1-3/4 cubs nut milk, 3/4 tsp ginger powder or cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of sweetner and follow the same directions.
chocolate chia seed pudding
1-1/2 cups almond milk 1/3 cup chia seeds 5-7 dates 3 tablespoon cacao powder or 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon pinch of salt Add all ingredients blender and blend until well combined. Pour into serving cups and allow to chill in the fridge for at least 30 mins.?To increase the creamy factor add 1/4 avocado or 1/2 ripe banana; ada a boost with 1 tablespoon protein powder and increase the liquid by a tablespoon; top with your favorite fresh berries, coconut flakes or cacao nibs.
Pumpkin spice or carrot pudding
2 cups Coconut Yogurt 1/2 cup Pumpkin Juice 2 teaspoons Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon Allspice, (optional) 1/8 teaspoon Cloves 6 drops Orange Essential Oil (optional) 1-1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon Medicine Flower vanilla or 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean powder 2 tablespoons liquid sweetener *You can totally use carrot juice instead of pumpkin juice it is just as yummy Juice the small sugar pie pumpkin. If you do not have a juicer you can blend the pumpkin and then squeeze it through a nutmilk bag Mix all ingredients together thoroughly in a blender or with a spoon, serve in a bowl.
Orange spice pudding
2 cups coconut yogurt 1/2 cup blood orange juice 2 teaspoons of cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/8 teaspoon cloves 6 drops of orange essential oil 6 drops medicine flower vanilla or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder or 1-1/2 teaspoons of alcohol free vanilla extract 1 tablespoon liquid sweetner Juice the oranges yourself for the juice. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly in a blender. Serve
Chocolate avocado mousse
4 ripe avocados 1 cup organic raw cacao powder 1 cup full fat coconut milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon stevia to taste sea salt to taste Combine all ingredients in food processor and process until completely smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Spoon into serving dishes and chill to set. Store in fridge until ready to eat.
Avocado sweet potato puree
1/2 cup cooled sweet potato 1/4 cup avocado splash of water Cook sweet potatoes in steamer. Remove skin, allow to cool and cube. Place ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Add more liquid if desired.
Carob pudding
2 avocados 2 bananas 1/4 cup carob powder Put the ingredients in the food processor and process until smooth. Enjoy immediately.
Cacao pudding
2 cups almonds 1 cup water 1/4 cup pitted medjool dates 1 tablespoon cacao nibs or powder 1 tablespoon carob powder Blend the almonds and water in the blender until smooth. Add the dates, cacao and carob. Blend until smooth. Will keep for 3-4 days in fridge.
Cashew coconut pudding
2 cups cashews 1-1/2 cups water 1/4 cup pitted medjool dates 1/2 cup shredded dried coconut or fresh coconut Blend the cashews and water until smooth. Add the dates and coconut. Blend until smooth. will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Lemon pudding
2 cups almonds 1/2 cup pitted medjool dates juice of 1 lemon about 2 tablespoons 2 cups water 2 tablespoons psyllium powder Blend almonds, dates, lemon juice, water until smooth. Add psyllium and blend well. Will keep 3-4 days in fridge.
Live chocolate mousse
Makes: 4 servings 3 avocados (2 cups mashed) 1/2 cup raw coconut nectar, or raw agave nectar, to taste 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup raw cacao powder 3 Tbsp raw almond butter 2 Tbsp coconut oil, optional Pinch cinnamon Pinch nutmeg or cardamom 1/2 tsp any flavor extract, such as mint, cherry, orange, almond, hazelnut, or coffee, optional
In a food processor or strong blender, combine all ingredients and process until smooth. If you are using a blender, you may need to add liquid to get the mousse consistencyStore in a glass container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3 days. To keep it live, you can add almond milk. Variations For orange mousse, add zest from 1 orange and 3 Tbsp of orange juice. Replace the agave nectar with maple syrup or 4 to 6 soaked dates.
Chocolate Heaven Mousse
1/2 cap Dates, 1 Avocado 1/2 cup Carob Powder 1 Vanilla bean or 1/2 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract