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Vegan Chia Chocolate Coconut Pudding Recipe

July 26, 2017 By Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

Healthy chia seeds have received a lot of attention lately for their powerful nutritional benefits packed with fiber and antioxidants. An excellent source of calcium, iron and omega 3 fatty acids.

Unlike having an unhealthy pudding there’s no guilt when you have chia put to its delicious use with this decadent vegan chia chocolate pudding!

Your non-vegan friends won’t have a clue that this sublime vegan dessert is also egg free, nut free, and dairy free in all its smooth, creamy, chocolaty goodness!

It’s quick and easy to prepare, and ideal for serving up as a chilled treat during summer or spring, and no surprise if you crave it for breakfast as well!

Add in some espresso powder to give the dessert a more sophisticated flavor and feel free to add a few chocolate shavings on top as a garnish.

You can even serve this pudding warm if that takes your fancy!

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Chia Chocolate Coconut Pudding Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g 9%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g

Sodium 148mg 6%

Potassium 220mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%

Dietary Fiber 8g 32%

Sugars 12g

Protein 5g 10%

Calcium 11%

Iron 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Cold Be Gone Healthy Vegan Smoothie Recipe

July 26, 2017 By Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

Banish winter colds at the first sign of a sniffle with this magic cold be gone healthy vegan smoothie recipe! It’s the perfect beverage when you need that extra boost of vitamin C to keep your common colds at bay during winter or even as a delicious & chilling smoothie for summer.

Quick to prepare and insanely easy to make, you don’t have to worry about a foggy brain getting in the way of preparing this vegan smoothie. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, the turmeric and ginger in it are sure to pack one big flu-fighting punch!

The flavors complement each other wonderfully, with gentle spiciness of turmeric adding a lingering warming effect while ginger and oranges creating a zesty combo that pleases the palate! Add to that is the sweetness of the dates with their own little bundle of nutrients.

Both turmeric and ginger have a long and proud history of medicinal use which this vegan smoothie takes full advantage of. If you need it to be a bit more filling, add a banana.

Nutrition Facts

Cold Be Gone Healthy Vegan Smoothie Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2g 3%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g

Sodium 1mg 0%

Potassium 548mg 16%

Total Carbohydrates 42g 14%

Dietary Fiber 10g 40%

Sugars 30g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 2%

Vitamin C 138%

Calcium 6%

Iron 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe

July 26, 2017 By Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

Vegan peanut butter chocolate chip ice cream recipe proves that being vegan doesn’t mean you miss out on any of your favorite frozen treats. In fact, it may demonstrate to your non-vegan friends the kind of choices a modern vegan has!

This vegan treat makes for another great kid’s recipe as well and you may have difficulty keeping them out of the kitchen when they find out what you’re making!

The smooth and silky texture of this dessert recipe is heavenly, and the combination of peanut butter and chocolate is divine. Better yet, it’s easy to experiment with this recipe to suit the tastes of your guests and feel free to go with almond butter or any nut butter of your choice to add your own flair to it.

Nothing says summer quite like ice cream, and with your own homemade egg-free vegan ice cream version ready, the whole family will quench their cravings during this summer in the most delicious, nutty, chocolaty way possible!

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 616 Calories from Fat 405

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 45g 69%

Saturated Fat 27g 135%

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 11g

Sodium 251mg 10%

Potassium 627mg 18%

Total Carbohydrates 52g 17%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 42g

Protein 11g 22%

Vitamin C 3%

Calcium 4%

Iron 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Vegan Strawberry Jam Cheesecake Bites Recipe

July 26, 2017 By Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

If you want to serve up a sweet treat that looks just as good as it tastes, look no further than this Vegan Strawberry Jam Cheesecake Bites recipe!

They can be made in individual muffin cups and perfect for kids, for a summer party, or valentine’s day. This recipe can also work as one large cheesecake when you want to impress your guests with a homemade frozen dessert and set the taste buds tingling!

It’s gluten-free, dairy free and egg free, and whips together in no time when you need some melt-in-the-mouth vegan sweets in a heartbeat! The nutty crust of these bites delivers a crunchy counterpoint to the soft texture of the filling that will delight with every bite!

Best of all, no oven is required to prepare this quick and easy dessert recipe, and feel free to experiment with different berry flavors or nut toppings to suit different occasions. The sweetness imparted by the dates and strawberry jam is rounded off perfectly by the creaminess of the nuts, creating a pleasant taste sensation to your delight!

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Nutrition Facts

Vegan Strawberry Jam Cheesecake Bites Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 313 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g 29%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Sodium 63mg 3%

Potassium 98mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 33g 11%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 24g

Protein 6g 12%

Calcium 5%

Iron 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.