Chocolate Chia Pudding

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Chocolate Chia Pudding tastes sinfully delicious made with wholesome ingredients like coconut milk, chia seeds, and cocoa powder. It’s the perfect make ahead treat that’s secretly healthy. Enjoy this vegan and gluten-free recipe for breakfast, snack, or dessert!

chocolate chia pudding

For years I’ve been mixing chia seeds with coconut water as a fuel before long runs. The chia seeds release sustained energy that rivals any energy gel I’ve ever tried. While I’m a fairly new arrival to the vegan chia pudding scene, the chia seed/coconut idea works in the same way. Whisk chia seeds, cocoa, maple syrup, and coconut milk, and it will magically thicken. How does it taste? Addictively delicious, like a rich milk chocolate bar in creamy pudding form.

While this chocolate chia pudding recipe looks like an indulgent dessert (and tastes like one too!), it’s healthy enough to be eaten for breakfast, tucked into your kid’s lunch, or enjoyed as a pick-me-up snack. All the ingredients are pantry friendly, and it comes together in under 5 minutes, before chilling. Does all this sound too good to be true? As a serious fan, I promise it is! So, let’s unpack this saintly miracle that tastes sinfully delicious.

chocolate chia pudding

What’s in Chocolate Chia Pudding?

There’s 6 ingredients in this 5-minute recipe and each one of them is a rock star. All can be kept in your pantry and are naturally gluten-free.

Lite coconut milk- that comes in a can and not a carton, chills to the *perfect* pudding consistency. Full fat coconut milk becomes very thick when chilled (like spoon standing straight up in the bowl thick) and regular plant-based milk will turn out soupy.

Just be sure to give your milk a stir after, opening the can, to mix the cream with the liquid.

Chia seeds- these small but mighty powerhouses magically turn any liquid into a gel-like substance.

Dutch cocoa powder- for the richest chocolate taste. It’s a bit pricier than natural cocoa powder but delivers a more mellow flavor and dissolves easily into liquids.

Maple syrup- for refined sugar-free sweetness with a touch of caramel flavor.

Vanilla- balances the cocoa for a pure chocolate flavor.

Fine sea salt- to marry all the flavors together and make them pop!

chocolate chia pudding

If you want to take it to next level healthy or make a raw vegan chia seed pudding, use:

Raw cacao powder- in place of Dutch cocoa for cacao chia pudding.

Date syrup- in place of maple syrup for a fully fruit sweetened treat.

chocolate chia pudding

Tip from the hip:

If you just can’t get past the frog egg appearance or texture of whole chia seeds, plop all your ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed until completely smooth. This may take a minute or more, depending on what type of blender you’re using. Then spoon the pudding into jars. It will thicken almost immediately when blended so you can eat it right away or choose to put it in the fridge to chill and thicken even more. Just be aware that blended chia seeds release a more pronounced chia seed flavor.

chocolate chia pudding

 After my last long run I hurried into the kitchen and grabbed two(!) jars of chocolate chia seed pudding and immediately ate them back-to-back with no regrets! Here’s why you’ll love this recipe too:

  • Secretly Healthy- vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free

  • Low effort- plop all the ingredients into a bowl, whisk, and chill.

  • Tastes indulgent- just like a rich milk chocolate bar!

  • Sustained energy- thanks to small but mighty chia seeds

  • Thick and creamy- from lite coconut milk

Onto the recipe! Here’s everything you need to make Chocolate Chia Pudding

chocolate chia pudding ingredients

Ingredients / Makes two servings

  • 1 cup of lite coconut milk, stirred until no lumps remain (from a can not a box)

  • 3 tablespoons of chia seeds

  • 3 tablespoons of Dutch cocoa powder

  • 3 tablespoons of maple syrup

  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla

  • 1/8 teaspoon of fine sea salt

How to make Chocolate Chia Pudding

1. Pour the lite coconut milk into a medium-sized mixing bowl followed by the rest of the ingredients.

2.  Whisk until all the cocoa powder lumps are mixed in with the chia seeds and it looks like thick hot chocolate.

3. Pour into 2 glass jars.

4. Place jars in the fridge to chill and thicken- 4 hours or overnight.

Storage: Chia pudding will stay fresh in the fridge for 4-5 days.

chocolate chia pudding
chocolate chia pudding

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Yield: 2
Author: Carol Clayton
Chocolate Chia Pudding

Chocolate Chia Pudding

Chocolate Chia Pudding tastes sinfully delicious made with wholesome ingredients like coconut milk, chia seeds, and cocoa powder. It’s the perfect make-ahead treat that’s secretly healthy. Enjoy this vegan and gluten-free recipe for breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Prep time: 5 MinInactive time: 4 HourTotal time: 4 H & 5 M

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Pour the lite coconut milk into a medium-sized mixing bowl followed by the rest of the ingredients.
  2. Whisk until all the cocoa powder lumps are mixed in with the chia seeds and it looks like thick hot chocolate.
  3. Pour into 2 glass jars.
  4. Place jars in the fridge to chill and thicken- 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Storage:

Chia pudding will stay fresh in the fridge for 4-5 days.


For step-by-step instructions and photos, see blog post!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

274.67

Fat (grams)

13.23

Sat. Fat (grams)

7.87

Carbs (grams)

35.73

Fiber (grams)

8.96

Net carbs

26.75

Sugar (grams)

18.36

Protein (grams)

4.45

Sodium (milligrams)

236

Cholesterol (grams)

0

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators.

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Healthy Vegan Cookie Dough Recipe

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A healthy vegan cookie dough recipe you can devour straight from the bowl! It tastes crave-worthy just like raw chocolate chip cookie dough made from scratch. This protein-rich recipe takes just 10 minutes to make and is dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Made safe to eat without eggs or raw flour!

vegan cookie dough

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of O3 Superfoods. The opinions, text, and recipe are my own creation. Thank you so much for creating the ultimate flax seed butter and for the support!

As a bona fide cookie dough fanatic, I’ll come up with any excuse to “make” cookies so I can actually eat the raw cookie dough instead. This has been a lifelong fixation, even before going vegan. In fact, one of the few treats we were allowed growing up in our 70’s granola style kitchen, was licking raw cookie dough off the beaters before mom put a fresh batch of cookies into the oven. My sister and I would get one beater each and it felt like Christmas.

Since then, I’ve explored raw cookie dough in many forms, from the little nuggets in Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to full on face-plants into the mixing bowl when “I really was just going to eat one spoonful!” So, it was high time to craft a recipe that’s just as irresistible as raw cookie dough but made with totally healthy ingredients that are safe to eat.

cookie dough with flax butter

What’s in this raw vegan cookie dough?

Embrace your inner Dora the Explorer, this cookie dough is made from chickpeas! Similar to dessert hummus, all the flavorful ingredients like peanut butter, vanilla, and maple syrup mask any trace of chickpea. Plus, you get all the protein and fiber of beans which makes this healthy treat ultra-satisfying.

-Speaking of healthy, I like to tuck a spoonful of flax seed butter into this recipe for a burst of Omega-3. It’s an easy way to get your daily dose of flax while eating a decadent dessert all at the same time! Read all about the health benefits of flax butter here.

-Quick cooking oats give the dough body and a cookie dough mouthfeel. You can use regular rolled oats in a pinch, but quick cooking oats will blend up creamier.

-We skip the vegan butter and use creamy peanut butter for rich flavor, healthy fats, and to help the dough stick together. Use almond butter for peanut allergies.

-Maple syrup provides just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of caramel flavor. You can also use agave if you prefer. Just make sure your sweetener is liquid.

-Baking soda is just for flavor since the dough will be eaten raw and doesn’t need to rise in the oven.

-The star of the show in chocolate chip cookie dough is chocolate chips! I love how mini chocolate chips pepper the dough with a burst of rich chocolate in every mouthful. But, hey, chocolate is beautiful in all forms so choose the shape and size you love most. To make it fully whole food, use raw cacao nibs.

vegan cookie dough in a bowl

Is vegan cookie dough safe to eat?

Yes! Unlike regular cookie dough, this recipe has no eggs, no dairy, (i.e. butter) and is completely safe to eat. It’s also flourless so you don’t have to worry about any harmful bacteria hidden in raw wheat grains.

Okay, so it’s healthy, but how does edible cookie dough taste?!

Cookie dough made from chickpeas tastes like that feeling of anticipation you get when plunging your spoon into the mixing bowl and scooping out a sweet, thick, and creamy, bite dotted with chocolate chips. Swoon!

It has a dense yet buttery mouthfeel with sweet pops of rich chocolate and vanilla notes.

raw cookie dough in a jar

Serving Suggestions

This recipe is meant to be eaten raw and not baked. I’ve had a few people ask me if it can be baked but the dough always disappears before I can test the question!

healthy vegan cookie dough

Spoons up my friends, cookie dough made from chickpeas is:

  • Protein-rich

  • Full of fiber

  • Filing

  • Safe to eat raw

  • Vegan & gluten-free

  • Healthy

  • Easy to make

  • Crave-worthy

I just know you’re going to love it!

Keep scrolling for step-by-step instructions and photos!

ingredients for vegan cookie dough

Ingredients for Healthy Vegan Cookie Dough

Makes 4 servings

How to make Healthy Vegan Cookie Dough

1. Grab a food processor and tumble in your chickpeas followed by the maple syrup, peanut butter, optional flax seed butter, vanilla, baking soda, and salt.

2. Process for 20-30 seconds and check to see if it is creamy with a bit of texture from the chickpeas.

1. Sprinkle in the oats and continue to process until it resembles cookie dough.

2. Pour in the chocolate chips and use a spatula to mix them in by hand. You can also use the pulse setting if you don’t mind some of your chips getting chopped up.

3. Scoop into a bowl to enjoy right away or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.

Notes: This recipe is meant to be eaten raw and not baked.

healthy vegan cookie dough

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Yield: 4 Servings
Author: Carol Clayton
Healthy Vegan Cookie Dough Recipe

Healthy Vegan Cookie Dough Recipe

A healthy vegan cookie dough recipe you can devour straight from the bowl! It tastes crave-worthy just like raw chocolate chip cookie dough made from scratch. This protein-rich recipe takes just 10 minutes to make and is dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Made safe to eat without eggs or raw flour!
Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Grab a food processor and tumble in your chickpeas followed by the maple syrup, peanut butter, optional flax seed butter, vanilla, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Process for 20-30 seconds and check to see if it is creamy with a bit of texture from the chickpeas.
  3. Sprinkle in the oats and continue to process until it resembles cookie dough.
  4. Pour in the chocolate chips and use a spatula to mix them in by hand. You can also use the pulse setting if you don’t mind some of your chips getting chopped up.
  5. Scoop into a bowl to enjoy right away or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.

Notes

This recipe is meant to be eaten raw and not baked.


For step-by-step instructions and photos, see blog post!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350.59

Fat (grams)

14.59

Sat. Fat (grams)

3.65

Carbs (grams)

45.65

Fiber (grams)

7.38

Net carbs

38.27

Sugar (grams)

21.16

Protein (grams)

11.11

Sodium (milligrams)

608.33

Cholesterol (grams)

0

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators.

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Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse

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This Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse is fool-proof decadence at its best. It’s ultra-rich and creamy with a powerful chocolate flavor. No one will guess this 10-minute dessert is dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan!

chocolate avocado mousse in a jar

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of O3 Superfoods. The opinions, text, and recipe are my own creation. Thank you so much for creating the ultimate flax butter and for the support!

The first time I tried avocado based chocolate mousse was at a dinner party for our daughter, Elizabeth, who had just graduated from college. She had recently gone vegan and it was my keen idea to go to a German restaurant that was famous for its bratwurst. What was I thinking? Our chipper and attentive waiter noticed her struggling over the menu and offered to create a special dessert just for the occasion. Wouldn’t you know it? His surprise dessert was avocado chocolate mousse!

I’d love to say that it was delicious but the chunky, under sweetened, pudding in my glass confirmed the belief that avocados belong only on toast or in salads, not in desserts. Boy was I wrong! A couple of years later the healthy mousse craze hit and I became a huge fan of this silky smooth, no-fail avocado based chocolate mousse recipe.

chocolate avocado mousse in jars

The best thing about avocados is that they have a very mild flavor which totally disappears in the mousse. I promise, all you taste is rich creamy chocolate! Avocados are also full of healthy fats which blend up into a silky dream. If you’ve never tried them in a sweet recipe, prepare to have your mind blown!

chocolate avocado mousse in jars

Speaking of healthy fats, tucking a tablespoon of flax butter into this recipe is a scrumptious way to get a burst of Omega-3. This ancient superfood is protein-rich, easy to digest, and an effortless way to incorporate flax into your daily routine. You can read all about the health benefits of flax butter here.

chocolate avocado mousse with flax butter

You might have a few questions so I’m here to spill the beans and share my healthy mousse obsession with you.

What type of cocoa powder can I use?

When choosing cocoa powder, you’ve got a few options.

Natural cocoa powder- is natural powder from roasted cocoa beans. It has a strong chocolate flavor and is acidic.

You can find this easily and affordably in most grocery stores. Just look for the classic Hersey’s brown box.

Dutch cocoa powder- is made from cocoa beans that have been washed in an alkaline solution. It has a more mellow flavor, darker color, and dissolves easily into liquids.

This is my favorite choice for the richest chocolate flavor. Heads up though, it can be a bit pricy.

Raw Cacao powder- is pure powder from the cacao bean which are roasted or sun-dried at temperatures low enough so that it qualifies as a raw food. Raw cacao has a powerful chocolate flavor which is more bitter than dutch cocoa. It is lighter in color and has the highest nutrition content of all the cocoa powders.

This is the powder to use if you want a raw vegan chocolate mousse.

chocolate avocado mousse in a jar

What type of blender do I need?

If your avocados are really ripe any blender or food processor will work. I’ve made silky smooth mousse in a $20 mini Cuisinart that rivaled my Vitamix. The difference is how long it will take to blend. A high-powered blender will make chocolate mousse in a minute or less. A budget blender will take some patience as you stop to scrape down the sides of the blender, making sure there are no hidden avocado lumps.

  • High-powered blender- This is your best option. You can dump all the ingredients in the container, pop on the lid, and have rich velvety mousse in about a minute. Use the handy tamper, if you have one, to push the food toward the blade as you go.

  • Food Processor- This is a great option if you don’t have a blender. A food processor tends to mince ingredients rather than puree them. So take your time to stop, scrape the sides of the container and continue blending until there are no avocado lumps remaining.

  • Budget blender- You can achieve creamy mousse in a low-powered blender when using really ripe, soft avocados. Choose avocados that dent when squeezed and are soft to the touch without being so ripe that the flesh is completely brown. Plop your ingredients into the blender container and blend at high power. Stop every 20-30 seconds to scrape down the sides. With a little patience, you’ll have a velvety smooth dessert before you know it.

What plant-based milk tastes best?

This is truly a matter of preference. I enjoy the naturally sweet, slightly nutty flavor of almond milk. But if you are a hard-core Oatly fan, go with that. I’ve even used full-fat coconut milk which creates next-level richness.

chocolate avocado mousse in a jar

Tips and tricks for perfect avocado based chocolate mousse

  •  Choose really ripe avocados. They should pass the squeeze test that leaves a dent on the outside.

  • Stop and scrape down the sides of the container as you go or use the tamper to push the ingredients toward the blade.

  • Run a spatula through the mousse to see if there’s any chunks of avocado remaining. If so, keep blending until it’s silky smooth.

chocolate avocado mousse in a jar

Serving Suggestions

Top with fresh berries and coconut whipped cream for an easy decadent dessert.

Layer with tangy tofu yogurt and cinnamon raisin granola for the ultimate parfait.

Pipe onto cooled chocolate cupcakes or pumpkin muffins as a healthy chocolate frosting.

Upgrade your avocado toast by spreading on a thick layer of avocado mousse instead!

chocolate avocado mousse in a jar

I’m so glad the seed was planted to try avocados in a sweet recipe. They really are a magical ingredient! Here’s why I love this vegan avocado mousse recipe:

  • Creamy, thanks to ripe avocados

  • Rich, from cocoa powder blended with healthy fats

  • Naturally sweetened with maple syrup

  • Dairy-free, made with plant-based milk

  • Quick, taking only 10 minutes or less to make

  • Low effort, this is a dump and blend recipe

Keep scrolling for step-by-step instructions and photos!

Ingredients for Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Makes 4 servings

ingredients for chocolate avocado mousse

Note: If you don’t have flax butter on hand, simply omit this ingredient.

This recipe can easily be cut in half for a generous single serving.

How to make Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse

1. Plop your ripe avocados into a blender or a food processor followed by the milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla, flax butter (if using) and salt.

2. Blend at medium speed for about 30 seconds to combine your ingredients. At this point you can use the tamper to push the ingredients toward the blade or stop and scrape down the sides of the container. Continue to blend at medium building to high speed until the mousse is silky smooth and creamy. This may take a minute or more depending on what type of blender you’re using.

3. Spoon the mousse into 4 glasses and top with fresh berries(optional)! Enjoy at room temperature or chilled.

Storage:

The mousse will stay smooth and creamy when covered and stored in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes:

This recipe has the sweetness of dark chocolate. If you like a sweeter mousse, use 1-2 tablespoons of additional maple syrup and 1-2 fewer tablespoons of plant milk.

chocolate avocado mousse in jars

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Yield: 4 Servings
Author: Carol Clayton
Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse

This Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse is fool-proof decadence at its best. It’s ultra-rich and creamy with a powerful chocolate flavor. No one will guess this 10-minute dessert is dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan!
Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Plop your ripe avocados into a blender or a food processor followed by the milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla, flax butter (if using), and salt.
  2. Blend at medium speed for about 30 seconds to combine your ingredients. At this point you can use the tamper to push the ingredients toward the blade or stop and scrape down the sides of the container. Continue to blend at medium building to high speed until the mousse is silky smooth and creamy. This may take a minute or more depending on what type of blender you’re using.
  3. Spoon the mousse into 4 glasses and top with fresh berries(optional)! Enjoy at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

If you don’t have flax butter on hand, simply omit this ingredient.

This recipe can easily be cut in half for a generous single serving.


Storage:

The mousse will stay smooth and creamy when covered and stored in the fridge for up to a week.


For step-by-step instructions with photos, see blog post!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

304.13

Fat (grams)

16.61

Sat. Fat (grams)

3.01

Carbs (grams)

42.31

Fiber (grams)

10.81

Net carbs

31.49

Sugar (grams)

25.25

Protein (grams)

4.28

Sodium (milligrams)

199.06

Cholesterol (grams)

0

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread / 5-Minute Recipe!

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Prepare yourself to fall in love with chocolate and peanut butter all over again! This scrumptious 5-minute recipe is made from protein-rich peanut butter, healthy flax butter, and dairy-free chocolate chips. Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread is good mood food at its best, all while being kid-friendly, vegan, and gluten-free!

chocolate peanut butter spread

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of O3 Superfoods. The opinions, text, and recipe are my own creation. Thank you so much for creating the ultimate flax butter and for the support!

Do you remember that classic ad from the early 80’s where 2 teenagers, walking down the street grooving to their Walkman’s, collide, mixing up their chocolate and their peanut butter? “Hey, you got your chocolate in my peanut butter! You got your peanut butter in my chocolate!” It’s totally priceless! (watch here) I gotta hand it to the genius behind this discovery because the magic of chocolate and peanut butter never gets old.

While you might not wander around munching on a king-size chocolate bar dipped in a big ‘ol jar of peanut butter, but you probably have a stash of peanut butter handy in your pantry and maybe some chocolate chips? That’s all you need to make this 5-minute totally rad recipe!

chocolate peanut butter spread on toast

Let’s make it healthy

It’s super simple to turn this fuss-free spread into an Omega-3 bomb by adding a scoop of flax butter. This ancient superfood is protein-rich, easy to digest, and an effortless way to incorporate flax into your daily routine. You can read all about the health benefits of flax butter here.

I also love that this recipe tastes rich without being overly sweet. You can feel good about spreading lashings on top of toast topped with berries for breakfast or between 2 slices of bread for lunch. Your kids and your tummy with thank you!

chocolate peanut butter spread

Substitutions

While I’m all in for the convenience of chocolate chips, it’s good to know there are other options that tick the healthy box. Here’s what I’ve tested:

Swap out the chocolate chips for 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder/raw cacao powder and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar/date sugar. Granulated sugar tastes grainy and liquid sweetener causes the peanut butter to seize up, so stick with a powdered sweetener.

It’s also good to know that melted chocolate chips will set up as they cool, making the spread thick and creamy. Cocoa powder/powdered sugar will remain slightly drippy when mixed with a drippy style peanut butter. You’ll want to store this chocolate peanut butter in the pantry (not the fridge) to keep it spreadable.

chocolate peanut butter spread on toast

What peanut butter should I use?

This spread is mostly peanut butter so choose a peanut butter that you really love! I tested 4 different kinds and dig a creamy, not too thick, peanut butter with a touch of added salt, like Kirkland brand. These are the other brands I tried:

Justin’s Classic Peanut Butter worked well but I needed to add a pinch of salt and it set up a bit firm.

My homemade peanut butter tasted great with a pinch of salt but set up overly firm and needed to be heated in the microwave to make it spreadable.

Kirkland Almond Butter works just as well as their peanut butter and is a great option if you have a peanut allergy.

chocolate peanut butter spread

Can this recipe be made oil-free?

Yes! Use oil-free peanut butter and vegan chocolate chips. The fat in good quality chocolate chips is cacao butter which is naturally oil-free.

chocolate peanut butter spread on toast

Serving Suggestions

Okay, it’s time to go a little crazy here! Spread this delectable butter on anything you would put peanut butter on or in.

Slather it on toast topped with Strawberry Chia Jam

Plop a dollop into smoothie bowls

Add ¼ cup to chocolate nice cream for a decadent healthy dessert 

Or simply enjoy by the spoonful!

chocolate peanut butter spread

During recipe testing, I had 6 versions lined up on the counter and….ate every-single-one. I just kept finding new ways to devour this heavenly spread! Trust me, if you’re smitten with nut butter, you’ll want to treat yourself to this 5-minute recipe! It’s:

  • Quick and easy, takes just 5-minutes to make

  • Rich and semi-sweet thanks to dairy-free chocolate chips

  • Healthy made with flax butter and protein-rich peanut butter

  • Vegan

  • Gluten-free

chocolate peanut butter spread on toast

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ingredients for chocolate peanut butter spread

Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread

Makes about ¾ cups

  • ½ cup (120 g) of creamy peanut butter

  • ¼ cup (42.5 g) of dairy-free chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)

  • 1 tablespoon of O3 Superfoods chocolate flax butter (see note)

  • A pinch of salt if using unsalted peanut butter (optional)

How to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread

melted chocolate chips

1. In a small heat-proof bowl, melt your chocolate chips. Do this by heating them in the microwave, at 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely smooth and glossy. (which is what I usually do) You can also melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler on the stovetop.

peanut butter and melted chocolate chips

2. Scoop the peanut butter and flax butter onto the melted chocolate and mix until smooth. This way you don’t lose any precious chocolate or use an extra bowl. It will look drippy at first and then thicken as it cools and sets.

3. Store in a glass jar in the pantry. (not the fridge)

chocolate peanut butter spread

Notes: You can use any flavor of flax butter you like in this recipe. If you don’t have flax butter on hand, simply leave this ingredient out.

This recipe can easily be doubled or increased. Keep the same ratio of 1 part chocolate chips to 2 parts peanut butter to make as much as your heart (and tastebuds) desire!

Storage: It’s totally fine to store chocolate peanut butter in the pantry since all the ingredients are shelf-stable. It will become too firm to spread if stored in the fridge.

Ingredient ratio inspiration is based on Rachael Ray’s 2-ingredient chocolate peanut butter spread recipe.

chocolate peanut butter spread

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Yield: 10 tablespoons (just under 3/4 cup)
Author: Carol Clayton
Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread / 5-Minute Recipe!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread / 5-Minute Recipe!

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Prepare yourself to fall in love with chocolate and peanut butter all over again! This scrumptious 5-minute recipe is made from protein-rich peanut butter, healthy flax butter, and dairy-free chocolate chips. Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread is good mood food at its best, all while being kid-friendly, vegan, and gluten-free!
Prep time: 3 MinCook time: 2 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a small heat-proof bowl, melt your chocolate chips. Do this by heating them in the microwave, at 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely smooth and glossy. (which is what I usually do) You can also melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler on the stovetop.
  2. Scoop the peanut butter and flax butter onto the melted chocolate and mix until smooth. This way you don’t lose any precious chocolate or use an extra bowl. It will look drippy at first and then thicken as it cools and sets.
  3. Store in a glass jar in the pantry. (not the fridge)

Notes

You can use any flavor of flax butter you like in this recipe. If you don’t have flax butter on hand, simply leave this ingredient out.


This recipe can easily be doubled or increased. Keep the same ratio of 1 part chocolate chips to 2 parts peanut butter to make as much as your heart (and tastebuds) desire!


Storage: It’s totally fine to store chocolate peanut butter in the pantry since all the ingredients are shelf-stable. It will become too firm to spread if stored in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

107

Fat (grams)

8.47

Sat. Fat (grams)

2.45

Carbs (grams)

6.49

Fiber (grams)

0.95

Net carbs

5.52

Sugar (grams)

4.25

Protein (grams)

3.39

Sodium (milligrams)

58.21

Cholesterol (grams)

0

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators.

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Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe

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Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe  / Dairy-Free

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This dairy-free Healthy Shamrock Shake recipe is refreshing with a clean mint taste and just the right amount of sweetness. It’s full of healthy ingredients like hemp seeds and avocado that will satisfy your tummy and your sweet tooth! Made with just 8 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes!

Healthy Shamrock Shake in a glass

I’m a total sucker for anything mint and chocolate. Just the words “mint chip” can snap me out of a bad day and make me do a little happy dance (and make my mouth water)! While the temptation to dive into a fully loaded Shamrock Shake around St. Patty’s Day is real, you can be sipping on this minty miracle in the time it takes to throw a few ingredients into a blender.

Healthy Shamrock Shake in a glass mug

Okay, so, it’s healthy, but how does it taste?

My goal was to create a shake that was super creamy, just like a milkshake, full of healthy fats to make it satisfying and, of course, it needed to have a nice blend of mint and vanilla flavor. The natural green color from the avocados is a bonus! This healthy version tastes like a decadent mint milkshake without any suspicious ingredients or the food coma that usually follows the drive-through experience at the golden arches.

healthy shamrock shake made in a blender

What’s in this Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe? 

Avocado and Hemp Seeds

The great thing about avocados and hemp seeds is that they have a very mild taste but blend up super rich and creamy. This makes the perfect thick base for adding mint and vanilla extracts. When you take a sip, you think “Wow this is sweet and minty” not “Oh, I’m eating vegetables and seeds.”!

Use shelled hemp seeds or hemp hearts which is the whole seed without the outer shell and ripe avocados in this recipe.

Healthy Sweetener

I chose agave syrup for its clean, sweet flavor. This low glycemic sweetener lets the mint flavor really shine. You can use maple syrup if you like, but you will taste the maple flavor a bit.

Cacao Nibs

These little powerhouses are small pieces of crushed cacao beans and have an amazing chocolate flavor and crunch. They are a great healthy stand-in for mini chocolate chips. In fact, I tested this recipe with chocolate chips and preferred the complex flavor of the cacao nibs!

Healthy Shamrock Shake in a glass mug

If you’re a mint lover like me, you gotta try this Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe! It’s:

  • Lightly sweet

  • Thick and creamy

  • Full of minty flavor

  • Quick

  • Easy

  • Dairy-Free

  • Satisfying

  • Rich and delicious

Healthy Shamrock Shake in glass mugs

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Ingredients for Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe  

ingredients for Healthy Shamrock Shake

  • 2 cups (16 oz) cold water

  • 2 medium ripe avocados

  • ½ cup (80g) of shelled hemp seeds

  • ¼ cup (2 oz) agave

  • ½ teaspoon of mint extract

  • ½ teaspoon of vanilla

  • A pinch of fine sea salt

  • 1 tablespoon of cacao nibs for topping

 Makes 2 servings

How to make Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe  

Healthy Shamrock Shake ingredients in a blender

Step 1:

1. Add the water, avocado, hemp seeds, agave, mint and vanilla extracts, and salt to a blender.

Healthy Shamrock Shake in a blender

Step 2:

2. Secure the lid and blend, at high speed, until completely smooth. This takes about a minute in a high-powered blender but may take longer depending on what type of blender you’re using.

Healthy Shamrock Shake blended in a blender cup
Healthy Shamrock Shake with cacao nibs

Step 3:

3. Pour into your favorite glass and top with cacao nibs and a mint leaf!

This recipe is perfect to enjoy around St. Patrick’s Day or anytime you’re craving a mint milkshake!

Healthy Shamrock Shake in a glass mug with a straw

Other quick, easy, and healthy desserts to fall in love with!

3 Ingredient Chocolate Covered Chickpea Clusters

Easy Vegan Caramel Apples

Pumpkin Spice Nice Cream

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Yield: 2 servings
Author: Carol Clayton
Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe / Dairy-Free

Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe / Dairy-Free

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This dairy-free milkshake is refreshing with a clean mint taste and just the right amount of sweetness. It’s full of healthy ingredients like hemp seeds and avocado that will satisfy your tummy and your sweet tooth! Made with just 8 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes!
Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add the water, avocado, hemp seeds, agave, mint and vanilla extracts, and salt to a blender.
  2. Secure the lid and blend, at high speed, until completely smooth. This takes about a minute in a high-powered blender but may take longer depending on what type of blender you’re using.
  3. Pour into your favorite glass and top with cacao nibs and a mint leaf!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

526.43

Fat (grams)

39.26

Sat. Fat (grams)

6.42

Carbs (grams)

42.02

Fiber (grams)

14.86

Net carbs

27.15

Sugar (grams)

21.18

Protein (grams)

9.42

Sodium (milligrams)

93.11

Cholesterol (grams)

0.09

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators.

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Super Seed Energy Bites

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Super Seed Energy Bites

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These Super Seed Energy Bites are loaded with nutrients and make the perfect healthy snack, all while tasting like a chocolate treat! This easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and is vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free!

super seed energy bites stacked on a plate

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of O3 Superfoods. The opinions, text, and recipe are my own creation. Thank you so much for creating the ultimate flax butter and for the support!

super seed energy bites with flax butter

I have a confession to make. Before creating this recipe, I had never tried energy bites. Maybe this is because I grew up with a concoction that my mom fondly named “Peanut” which was a cover for emptying random old pantry items into a bowl, mixing them with peanut butter, and forming them into balls. Everyone in the house loved them, which was always a curiosity to me. Now that I’m older, (much older) I see what a fantastic and convenient idea it is to combine nutrient-dense pantry staples with nut or seed butter, and then roll them into tasty bite-sized balls. Hello energy bites!

super seed energy bites

Energy bites taste like a fudgy dessert but are full of healthy fats and protein making them perfect for snack attacks! They are also super filling and portable. I’ll often make a double batch and stash them in the freezer, then pull a few out in the morning to look forward to between meals or after a run.

super seed energy bites with flax butter

What’s in Super Seed Energy Bites?

Seeds

Seeds are some of nature’s best superfoods and they’re so cute! These ‘lil nutritional powerhouses add a fun crunch to the bites and make them really filling. This recipe has hemp hearts and sesame seeds, but you can add chia seeds or raw pumpkin seeds too. Rolling the balls in sesame seeds also makes them less sticky to handle and beautiful at the same time.

Seed butter

Flax butter is a new to me superfood that has been used by ancient cultures as part of their training regimen and as a snack food. A little goes a long way so you only need 1 tablespoon for the whole batch of energy bites. Click here to learn more about flax butter!

Tahini, which is ground up toasted sesame seeds that have been blended into butter, has a creamy, silky consistency that helps the bites stick together.

super seed energy bites rolled in sesame seeds

Dates and rolled oats

Sweet sticky dates hold all those lovely seeds and oats together. They are naturally very sweet without tasting like some crazy dessert. If your dates feel dry and firm, pop them in the microwave for 5-10 seconds (they burn quickly!) to soften them.

Raw cacao powder

Raw cacao powder makes the bites taste rich and fudgy and I love finding ways to tuck this superfood into recipes. For a different flavor profile, you can swap out the cacao powder for 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.

super seed energy bites with flax butter

Can I mix in other ingredients?

Yes! Adding chia seeds, raw pumpkin seeds, chopped nuts, or cacao nibs will bump up the nutrient level of the bites and give them an extra crunch. You can add up to ¼ cup of additional ingredients and the balls will still stick together.

super seed energy bites

I should definitely thank my mother for introducing my young self to “Peanut” and planting the seed for this fun and versatile recipe!

Did you know that you can turn the crust of my Vegan Dark Chocolate Tart into energy bites? Yup! Just make the dough and roll it into bite sized balls for a healthy chocolate treat!

super seed energy bites

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Ingredients for Super Seed Energy Bites

ingredients for super seed energy bites

  • ¾ cup (110 grams) of medjool dates, pitted (about 6 large dates)

  • ½ cup (45 grams) of rolled oats

  • 3 tablespoons of tahini

  • 2 tablespoons of maple syrup

  • 2 tablespoons of raw cacao powder

  • 2 tablespoons of hemp hearts

  • 1 tablespoon of O3 Superfoods Flax Butter (see note)

  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla

  • ¼ teaspoon of fine sea salt

  • 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds (for rolling the bites in)

Makes 14 (1) tablespoon sized energy bites

How to make Super Seed Energy Bites

super seed energy bite dough in a food processor

Steps 1-2:

1. First, give your dates a squeeze. You want them to be nice and soft. If they feel stiff, pop them in the microwave for 5-10 seconds until soft and almost sticky.

2. Add the dates and the rest of the ingredients to a food processor (not a blender). Using the pulse setting, process the mixture until it begins to look like coarse sand. Continue to process until a tablespoon of the dough can be rolled into a smooth ball. You may have to stop a time or two and scrape the sides of the container.

super seed energy bite dough rolled into balls

Step 3:

3. Scoop out 14 tablespoon-sized balls and roll them between your palms until smooth.

super seed energy bites rolled in sesame seeds

Steps 4-5:

4. Pour the sesame seeds into a small dish and roll the energy bites around in the seeds so they are coated all over. Press the seeds into the bites by rolling them between your palms.

5. Store in the refrigerator for firm energy bites or in the pantry for “fudgy” energy bites. They also freeze really well.

Enjoy anytime you need a tasty pick-me-up. Energy bites also make great travel snacks!

Notes:

If you don’t have flax butter on hand, use tahini or your favorite creamy/drippy style nut butter.

super seed energy bites

Craving healthy snacks?! Check out these scrumptious recipes!

Chocolate Covered Chickpea Clusters

Tangy Tofu Yogurt

Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

super seed energy bites stacked on a plate

If you like this recipe, please leave a 5-star rating on the recipe card below. I always appreciate your feedback and hearing about your creations! For more yummy vegan recipes, you can also follow along on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Tiktok. I also send out a weekly newsletter with my latest recipes and upcoming cooking classes. Subscribe here to receive a FREE e-cookbook!