Chocolate coconut chia seed pudding

Who doesn't like eating dessert for breakfast? This recipe can double as both with all the healthy benefits of protein packed chia seeds, fresh coconut milk, and antioxidant rich raw chocolate, you'll be buzzing with energy from this sweet treat. Not only is the recipe delicious, it's really simple to make. 

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups fresh coconut cream (recipe in Wild Plate pg.74) 

1/2 cup chia seeds

1/4 cup raw cacao powder

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 teaspoon liquid stevia

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

1. In medium mixing bowl add chia seeds, cacao powder, and sea salt. Mix until all dry ingredients are well combined. 

2. Add coconut cream, maple syrup, liquid stevia, and vanilla extract. Whisk for a few minutes until chia seeds start to plump and ingredients are well combined. Cover and chill in refrigerator for 1 hour. 

3. Serve with a sprinkle of unsweetened shredded coconut and raw cacao nibs. Enjoy!

Superfood shake

    I am often asked what I eat for breakfast every morning, so here it is folks...I love starting my day with a liquid feast.  It's not that exciting but it tastes delicious and gives me a great boost of energy while packing in some much needed vitamins, minerals and protein for the day.  After all break-fast is literally breaking your nightly fast.  

Here's my daily morning routine:

I usually start with a huge glass of water followed by a hot cup of yerba mate with a few drops of liquid stevia and then bust out the Vitamix to make this superfood shake.  The banana and almond extract can hide the sometimes overly green taste that can accompany various green powders.  I prefer to use Dr. Schulze "Superfood Powder".  It's very high quality, 100% organic, vegan, raw and has tons of B vitamins and 6 grams of protein per serving.  Plus, the taste is pretty mild compared to most green powders although it still may take a little getting use too.   So instead of your smoothie tasting like someone just dumped a bag of lawn clippings in your mouth, try this shake and cheers to good health and vitality without gagging. Drink up!!

            

Serves 1

INGREDIENTS

1 cup almond milk 

1 banana, peeled 

1 scoop raw vanilla protein powder ( I like hemp protein powder) 

2 tablespoons superfood green powder 

1 tablespoon virgin, raw coconut oil 

1 teaspoon raw chia seeds 

1/2 teaspoon almond extract 

liquid stevia to taste Directions: 

DIRECTIONS

1. Place all ingredients in high-speed blender. 

2. Blend of high for 1-2 minutes until coconut oil is broken down and shake is smooth and creamy. 

3. Add ice and blend another 30 seconds. Serve immediately