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Easy Vegan Chocolate Pudding Oats

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READY IN 5 MINUTES!

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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Dairy-Free French Toast

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Yes, most French Toast calls for milk!  One day years back when I didn’t have any on hand, I experimented to see what would happen if I went without.  It became my preferred method!  Because there is less liquid involved, the egginess is slightly more prominent, but this creates a heartiness that I truly love.  Don’t worry, it’s plenty sweet once toppings such as syrup and fruit are added!

Ingredients:

Bread Of Choice

Eggs (Roughly 2 eggs per 2 bread slices)

Saigon Cinnamon (Such as the variety from McCormick)

Toppings Of Choice (Maple Syrup, Extra Cinnamon, Fresh Berries…Whatever you like!)

Directions:

Warm up a nonstick pan on medium heat

Grab your favorite bread and set aside

Scramble up enough eggs to cover the slices – roughly 2 eggs per 2 bread slices

Add a generous sprinkle of saigon cinnamon to the scramble

Coat your slices in the egg/cinnamon mixture and cook evenly on each side

Add your favorite toppings (I personally love dark maple syrup, some extra cinnamon, and fresh berries)

Enjoy!

Peanut Butter Cherry Protein Oats

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It tastes like a PB&J sandwich turned oatmeal bowl!  It’s not overly sweet, and the textures of the oats, cherries, and creamy peanut butter topping make for a super satisfying yet ridiculously easy breakfast on hectic mornings.  Bonus – They’re vegan and gluten free!

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Quick Oats with Water (I love Bob’s Red Mill – Gluten Free)

4 – 6 Tablespoons Betty Lou’s Inc. Powdered Peanut Butter (Depending on preference)

Optional: Dash of Sweetener of Choice

1 Cup Dark Sweet Cherries

Drizzle of Traditional Peanut Butter

Directions:

Cook up the oats with water

Stir in the powdered peanut butter (and optional sweetener if desired)

Add the cherries

Drizzle the traditional peanut butter on top

Enjoy!

Sunflower Pumpkin Spice Oats

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It’s the perfect breakfast on chilly autumn mornings! They’re creamy, vegan, and gluten free. They’re also nutrient dense with lots of Iron, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Quick Oats with Water

1/4 Cup Canned Pumpkin Purée

Dashes of Saigon Cinnamon, Allspice, and Nutmeg to taste

Sweetener of Choice (like maple syrup)

2 Tbsp Sunbutter

Directions:

Cook up the oats with water

Stir in the pumpkin, then spices, then sweetener, then Sunbutter

Enjoy!

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The Easiest Chocolate Chip Nicecream

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Looking for the easiest way to whip up a satisfying non-dairy frozen dessert? I’ve got you covered. (Although let’s be honest, I’ve eaten this for breakfast too!)

Ingredients:

2 frozen/sliced medium-sized bananas

3 tablespoons chocolate chips (For this recipe I love the Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Mini chips)

Directions:

Add your frozen banana slices into a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy

Either pour your chips on top once in the bowl (what I do), or stir in to your liking

Enjoy!