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Easy Vegan Chocolate Pudding Oats

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These Easy Vegan Chocolate Pudding Oats are your quick and easy answer to a dessert-y and plant-based breakfast!  The inclusion of the hot cocoa packet makes them sweet and chocolatey and the coconut yogurt adds a bit of creaminess and coconut flavor.  The strawberries on top round them out with fruity freshness.

Of course you don’t have to use a pre-made cocoa mix if you’d rather make your own, or if it’s more convenient.  You can simply combine cocoa powder, sugar, and salt to taste!

The shredded coconut is optional, but it does add a fun boost of coconut flavor! I love this one.

If you want to try a similar non-vegan oatmeal bowl, these Chocolate Strawberry Protein Oats have a similar flavor profile, but feature greek yogurt instead of coconut, and skip the chia. (In this version, the chia seeds act as a thickener, as plant-based yogurts tend to have a different texture than dairy yogurts.)

This breakfast only takes 5 minutes to throw together, and is a great pick on busy mornings!

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 Cup Quick Oats
  • 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1 Packet NibMor Hot Cocoa** (or equivalent)
  • 4.5 oz. Plain Coconut Yogurt (or to taste)
  • Fresh Strawberries
  • [Optional Topping: A Sprinkle Of Shredded Coconut]

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Directions:

Cook the oats with water (I used the microwave), making sure they aren’t too dry so that there is enough liquid for the chia and hot cocoa add-ins

Mix in the chia seeds

Then, stir in the hot cocoa packet

Mix in the coconut yogurt

Top with fresh chopped strawberries (and shredded coconut if you wish)

Enjoy!

Want more easy chocolate oats? Try my Chocolate Chip Banana Protein Oats!

Looking for oats of a different flavor? These Sunbutter Berry Overnight Oats are a favorite!

Coconut Oil Brownies

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DAIRY-FREE + ONLY 7 SIMPLE INGREDIENTS!

Perfectly fudgy and moist in the center balanced with soft and cakey edges, these super thick dairy-free Coconut Oil Brownies are out of this world!  The virgin coconut oil gives the rich chocolatey flavor a nice coconut undertone, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

The delicate balance of fudginess and cakiness is achieved through the combination of using coconut oil along with a small bit of applesauce.  The oil creates the fudginess while the hint of applesauce adds the slightest amount of fluff without drying them out.

While I love a warm brownie straight out of the oven, these brownies truly reach their peak taste and texture a good 12 hours later.  (Yes, I did sample one the following morning at breakfast and it was a very good decision.)  Straight from the oven they have a cakier consistency, but after fully cooling they settle into decadent fudginess!

They are incredible all on their own, but would also taste fabulous with a scoop of ice cream on top.

They only require 7 ingredients and 1 single bowl for mixing, which keeps both baking and cleanup really quick and easy!

Servings: Approx. 9 Brownies

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 Cup Virgin Coconut Oil, melted
  • 2 Cups Cane Sugar
  • 1/3 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Dutch-process Cocoa Powder
  • 4 Eggs, room temperature
  • 1 + 1/3 Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Virgin coconut oil provides a stronger coconut taste which I strongly recommend for this recipe. (Refined coconut oil is more neutral.)

Dutch-process cocoa powder is a must!  It’s what’s responsible for the deep dark color as well as the intense chocolate flavor!

LINKS TO INGREDIENT RECOMMENDATIONS:

Coconut Oil | Applesauce | All-Purpose Flour | Dutch-process Cocoa Powder

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350º

Line a 9 x 9 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside

Add the coconut oil to a large microwave-safe bowl  (You can use this trick this speed things up:  How To Measure Cold Coconut Oil)

Microwave the coconut oil until just melted (In my microwave it took about 60 seconds)

Once the oil has cooled slightly, stir in the sugar and applesauce, then the flour, then the cocoa, then the eggs

Stir in the chocolate chips

Pour the batter into your baking pan and bake for 35 minutes

Let cool

Enjoy!

[Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.]

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Chocolate Chip Banana Protein Oats

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If somehow you’ve never enjoyed oats before, these Chocolate Chip Banana Protein Oats will convert you after one bite! They’re the perfect combination of dessert-y yet nutrient-dense. They’re also thick and creamy, have loads of added texture from the toppings, and can be whipped up in under 5 minutes!

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Quick Oats

+ Around 1 cup water for the oats

1 Packet NibMor Hot Cocoa

1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt (I used nonfat)

1 Banana

1 Tablespoon Hemp Hearts

Around 2 Tablespoons Dark Chocolate Chips

Directions:

Cook up the oats with water (I use the microwave)

Stir in the hot cocoa packet

Stir in the yogurt until creamy and evenly combined

Slice up the banana and add it on top along with the hemp hearts and chocolate chips

Enjoy!

Ingredient recommendations linked!

Fruit & Chocolate Ice Cream Smoothie

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Falling in between a lighter milkshake and a decadent smoothie, this sweet treat only requires 4 ingredients and makes for such a satisfying snack on a hot summer day!  It’s thick and creamy while frozen and icy at the same time, all while packing a nutritional punch with lots of vitamins, protein, and fiber. (For additional creaminess, feel free to substitute a higher fat greek yogurt if that’s your preference!)

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1 Cup (5 oz) Frozen Strawberries

1 Frozen Banana

1/2 Cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt

1/2 Cup Cold Water

1 Packet Nibmor Traditional Hot Cocoa (dry)

Directions:

Add all of the ingredients other than the cocoa into the blender and blend until smooth

Add in the cocoa and blend again until well mixed

Serve and enjoy!

Ingredient recommendations linked!

Berry Chocolate Protein Smoothie

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This smoothie provides such an energy boost!  Whether you’re looking to fuel a workout or simply jumpstart your day, it’s sweet, filling, packed with fruit, and so easy to whip up!

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

3 Oz Fresh Raspberries

1/2 Cup Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt

2 Frozen Bananas (sliced before freezing to ease blending)

1 Packet Nibmor Traditional Hot Cocoa (dry)

1/2 Cup Water

Directions:

Blend and enjoy!

Ingredient recommendations linked!