Category: Desserts

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The BEST whole-food/plant-based chocolate treat

I have experimented with a lot of things — there are a lot of whole foods treats out there but since finding this I have stopped looking.  A lot of “healthy” treats use a lot of coconut oil and natural sweeteners like maple syrup.  And while I am not opposed to these I do believe there are even better options.  These brownie bites/chocolate totally satisfy the craving for a chocolate treat but have a lot more nutrition than most things!

We love this recipe as written:

Detoxinista’s Raw Brownie Bites

But we also discovered that you can add additional water to make more of a thick chocolate mousse.  We serve this in small bowls and top with berries, toasted slivered almonds & coconut and cashew cream.  It makes for a decadent yet nutrient-dense treat.

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Pineapple Whip

Pineapple Whip

adapted from plantpoweredkitchen.com

Blender Method:

2 C Frozen pineapple chunks
1 C frozen sliced overripe banana (highly recommend overripe for adequate sweetness)
1/3 C coconut or other non-dairy milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
pinch salt (optional)

Blend all ingredients in high-powered blender until smooth, ice cream consistency is reached. May need to scrape down sides and/or additional milk in small amounts to get blender moving.

Ice Cream Maker Method (recommended for larger batches)
1 large ripe pineapple
2 ripe bananas
1/2 can coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 pinch salt

Blend all ingredients in high speed blender. Process in ice cream maker until thick.

**Keep in mind that the colder the ingredients, the faster they will thicken in the ice cream maker. If you have difficulty getting your ice creams to thicken (or if you need to make two batches in your maker for a large group) it’s wise to begin with cold or even partially frozen ingredients.