Vegan Chocolate Coconut Pudding

Who doesn’t love chocolate pudding??? I’m not sure, but if you know someone, they need to be re-schooled in the ways of chocolate, creamy decadence. This vegan version is loaded with healthy fats, tons of flavor and zero-guilt. Spoon into some cute little cups and top with raspberries or cherries for an extra delicious indulgence.

INGREDIENTS

• meat from 2 young thai coconuts
• 1 cup cashews
• 1 cup coconut water from thai coconut
• 5 tablespoons raw cacao powder
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• pinch sea salt

Add all ingredients to a high powered blender and blend until creamy smooth. If too thick, add more coconut water. Dish into dessert cups and store in the refrigerator.

Salted Vegan Cardamom Caramel Sauce

We all love caramel sauce, er…well, at least I do, but I NEVER eat it because it’s loaded with refined sugar and dairy and it makes me loopy. Really!

SO, I just had to share my favorite vegan caramel sauce with you — two ways! One is plain and one has a dash of cacao for a little extra richness…as if it needs it. It’s super simple to make and all you need is a high-powered blender.

Drizzle this caramel sauce over fruit or coconut ice cream. Dreamy and Delish!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup medjool dates, pitted and soaked for 20 minutes
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk (more if needed for thinner texture)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
• Optional: 1 tablespoon cacao powder

Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until creamy smooth. Add more almond milk if too thick. Store in refrigerator in a squeeze bottle for up to two weeks.

Raw Vegan Brownies with Goji Berries and Cacao Icing

Valentines day is right around the corner, and what a better way to celebrate with some homemade vegan brownie for your sweetie. Who wants store bought chocolate in a red, foil heart anyway? Not me!

You can lose with these healthy, delectable treats that are high in protein, fiber, healthy fats and antioxidants. What?? Yes, that’s right. Skip the guilt and dive right in.

BROWNIE INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups raw walnuts
• 1/2 cup raw hemp seeds
• 1-1/4 cup pitted dates (I like medjool)
• 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons raw cacao nibs
• 1/4 cup goji berries, soaked for 10 minutes and drained

CACAO ICING INGREDIENTS

• 2 ripe avocados
• 5 tablespoons cacao powder
• 5 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• pinch sea salt