Mango Coconut Cream Pudding

This mango coconut cream pudding is perfect for a light, fruity dessert for summer. This pudding is served best chilled and topped with fresh fruit of your choice. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 Large Mangoes
• 1 Can of Coconut Cream
• 3 T Honey or Agave Nectar
• 3 T Fresh Orange Juice

Instructions:

1. Cut the mango into cubes. Put the chopped mango and orange juice into a high speed blender and blend until liquified.
2. Add the coconut cream and honey to the blender and blend on the lowest setting until completely blended.
3. Transfer the pudding to a large glass container. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours before serving so that the pudding can thicken.
4. To serve, spoon the pudding into small bowls. Top with fresh fruit or shredded coconut.

Benefits of this recipe:

-Mango lowers cholesterol, clears the skin, helps eye health, alkalizes the whole body, helps with diabetes, boosts immune system and improves digestion.

The information on the benefits of the ingredients was researched from http://www.draxe.com

Chocolate Dessert “Hummus”

Chocolate hummus is a great option for a healthy dessert. You can dip or spread anything you want with it! I would recommend dipping fresh fruit in it such as apples or strawberries, or snacks like pretzels and crackers. This would also be a delicious treat to put on a platter to bring to a party. Enjoy!

Preparation + Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 Can (15 oz) of Chickpeas, drained
• 3 Tbsp Coconut Oil, melted
• 2 Tbsp Almond Milk
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 5 Tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
• 4 Tbsp Cacao Powder
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Himalayan Salt

Instructions:

1. In a food processor or high speed blender, simply blend all of the ingredients together. The consistency should be smooth like hummus.
2. Scoop the chocolate hummus into a small bowl. Optional: top with shredded coconut or cacao nibs for garnish.
3. If you are making this for guests, prepare a platter with chopped fruit, crackers, pretzels, etc. for dipping.

Health benefits of this recipe:

-Chickpeas help control blood sugar levels, improves digestion because of high fiber content, helps protect against heart disease, is a good source of protein, and contains many beneficial vitamins and minerals such as zinc, folate, phosphorus, and B vitamins.

-Cacao can improve stress levels, cholesterol, and heart health.

The information on the benefits of the ingredients was researched from http://www.draxe.com

 

Easy 5 Ingredient Fudge Brownies (vegan & gluten free)

When I am baking desserts, I try to create recipes that are very simple with minimal, healthy ingredients. This fudge brownie recipe is made with only 5 ingredients, one of them being bananas! However, you would never even guess that there are bananas in this recipe. These brownies are chocolatey and rich, so I recommend cutting them into small squares and enjoying them with a scoop of non-dairy vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 3 Ripe Bananas
• 1 C Almond Butter (no sugar or salt added)
• 1/2 C Cacao Powder
• 1 t Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 C Non-dairy Chocolate Chips plus extra for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
2. Unpeel the bananas and put them in a large mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork until they are completely mashed.
3. Add the almond butter to the bananas and mix with an electric beater. Next, add the vanilla extract and cacao powder. Mix until the cacao powder is completely incorporated into the wet ingredients. Finally, add the chocolate chips.
4. Grease a 7″x7″ square pan with coconut oil. Pour the batter into the pan. Top with a handful of more chocolate chips.
5. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Let the brownies cool completely for 25 minutes. Cut into small squares.

Benefits of this recipe:

-Bananas boost energy, are high in potassium, improves digestive health, and is a good source of brain, skin, and bone health-boosting manganese.

-Almond butter contains many essential nutrients that protects heart health, supports a healthy brain function, maintains skin health, helps control blood sugar levels, and maintains good bone and dental health.

-Cacao can improve stress levels, cholesterol, and heart health.

The information on the benefits of the ingredients was researched from http://www.healthline.com, http://www.foodfacts.mercola.com, and http://www.draxe.com

Sweet & Creamy Carrot Pudding

Carrot Pudding?! I know… it sounds crazy to use a vegetable as the main ingredient of a dessert. But it really isn’t. Think of pumpkin pie. This is the same concept. In fact, my creamy carrot pudding tastes very similar to pumpkin pie. This is delicious. Give it a try! Enjoy.

Preparation + Cook Time: 60 minutes

This recipe makes about 2 C of pudding.

Ingredients:

• 7 Organic Medium-Sized Carrots*
• 1/2 C Maple Syrup
• 1 T Melted Coconut Oil
• 1/4 C Almond Milk
• 3/4 t Allspice
• 1/2 t Cinnamon
• 1/4 t Nutmeg
• 1 t Organic Vanilla Extract

Instructions:

1. Rinse, peel, and chop the carrots into small pieces.
2. Place the carrots into a pot of water. Cover and turn onto a boil. Once the water is boiling, turn down to a simmer. Cook the carrots until they are soft.
3. Drain the water from the pot. Place the carrots into a bowl and put them in the fridge for approximately 20 minutes until they are completely cooled.
4. Put the carrots in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add all the rest of the ingredients to the blender and combine until everything is evenly mixed in.
5. Store the pudding in the fridge. When you are ready to serve, spoon the pudding into bowls. I would recommend topping the pudding with non-dairy cream and some pecans or pumpkin seeds.

*If you use regular non-organic carrots, they are usually much larger so you will only need about 5 carrots instead of 7.

Benefits of this recipe:

-Carrots are very high in Vitamin A, which protects eye health and vision. They are high in antioxidants, can help lower cholesterol, help protect against cancer, improve immunity, boosts skin health, and helps improve brain function.

The information on the benefits of the ingredients was researched from http://www.draxe.com