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Black Forest Chia Pudding

There is nothing like fresh, sweet cherries combined with chocolate. Oh my! This delectable creamy pudding is high in healthy fats, fiber and nutrients.

If you can’t get fresh cherries in your area, you can use frozen. I find that using this little tool is super helpful in pitting those fresh cherries.

Serve this delish dessert at a dinner party, and woo your guests. They’ll never guess it’s healthy OR vegan!

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1-1/2 cups cashews, soaked for 1 hour
  • ½ to 1 cup coconut water
  • 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 dates, pitted
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • ½ cup pitted cherries, roughly chopped

Place all ingredients except chia seeds and cherries in a high-powered blender. If mixture is too thick, add coconut water until desired consistency. Blend until smooth. Pour into a medium sized bowl. Add chia seeds and cherries to the pudding mixture and stir until all combined. Refrigerate for 20 – 30 minutes to thicken. Serve chilled.

Peanut Butter Maca Oat Balls

Crunchy, gooey peanut butter blended with dates, almonds and high fiber oats, make these oat balls a perfect after workout snack. They are even great to take on a long bike ride or any other endurance workout you may be doing, to keep your energy up. The maca will give you a boost of energy that is sustainable.

Your kids will love them too for an awesome afternoon snack. Get your hands in the mixture, and infuse a lot of good ole’ lovin in there.

 

INGREDIENTS

  • ¾ cup peanut butter (I like chunky)
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup almonds or cashews
  • 1/4 cup maca
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
  • ¼ cup ground flax seed
  • 5 dates, pitted
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or brown rice syrup