Raspberry Chia Seed Parfaits

Raspberry Chia Seed Parfaits, festive and fruitful!

Raspberry Chia Seed Parfaits, festive and fruitful! These parfaits would make a wonderful holiday breakfast...or healthy dessert!

These parfaits would make a wonderful holiday breakfast…or healthy dessert!  

I forget how much I love chia seed pudding, it’s so incredibly easy to make and good for you!  I love how one food provides fiber, protein, healthy fat, vitamins and minerals all in one shot!  Plus, the variations are endless!  You can add cacao to make a chocolate treat or top with fruit of your choice such as berries, kiwi or bananas.  You can even try adding granola for extra crunch!

I took my “go-to” chia seed pudding recipe and added cloves and cinnamon for the holidays, which is highly recommended!  The combination of the spice and milk reminded me of a chai latte!

Raspberry Chia Seed Parfaits, festive and fruitful! These parfaits would make a wonderful holiday breakfast...or healthy dessert!

Raspberry Chia Seed Parfaits
 
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Raspberry Chia Seed Parfaits, festive and fruitful! These parfaits would make a wonderful holiday breakfast...or healthy dessert!
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 4
Ingredients
For the Chia Seed Pudding:
  • 6 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 cups of milk (I used almond milk)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
For the Raspberry Puree:
  • 2 cups frozen raspberries
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Toppings:
  • apples & pomegranate seeds
Instructions
To make Chia Seed Pudding:
  1. In a bowl mix all ingredients together and whisk. Let sit for 5 minutes and whisk again to prevent clumping. Cover and place in refrigerator until a pudding consistency is formed, around 2 hours.
To make Raspberry Puree:
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse until well blended.
To make parfaits:
  1. Evenly divide raspberry puree into 4 small parfait glasses. Add chia seed pudding then top with fruit. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Calories: 211 Fat: 8 Sugar: 19 Fiber: 13 Protein: 6

 Raspberry Chia Seed Parfaits, festive and fruitful! These parfaits would make a wonderful holiday breakfast...or healthy dessert!

dark chocolate peppermint fudge

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge, a healthier version of fudge made with a secret superfood ingredient!

Chocolate Peppermint Fudge ~vegan, gluten free~ A healthier version of peppermint bark made with sweet potatoes!

You wouldn’t believe it, but this fudge isn’t made with butter and tons of sugar…it’s made with sweet potatoes!  Yes, sweet potatoes!  1 heaping cup to be exact, mixed in with dark chocolate chips, pure maple syrup and topped with peppermint “white chocolate” made from coconut…a healthier version of peppermint bark, or what we like to call “Christmas Crack!”

Traditional chocolate peppermint fudge calls for 3 cups of chocolate chips, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk and 1/4 cup of butter.  This fudge uses only 1 cup of chocolate chips, no milk and zero butter, cutting way back on the fat and calories!  This recipe is “freezer fudge.”  Meaning that you let the fudge set in the freezer before you dig in.  The only problem with freezer fudge is that it doesn’t last too long at room temperature due to the coconut oil.  Store in an air-tight container and serve straight out of the cold, which adds a nice chill to the pepperminty flavor!

Chocolate Peppermint Fudge ~vegan, gluten free~ A healthier version of peppermint bark made with sweet potatoes!

dark chocolate peppermint fudge
 
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Chocolate Peppermint Fudge ~vegan, gluten free~ A healthier version of peppermint bark made with sweet potatoes!
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 24
Ingredients
For the dark chocolate layer
  • 1 cup sweet potato puree
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips ( I always use Enjoy Life)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon organic sugar
For the "white chocolate" peppermint layer:
  • 1 cup coconut butter (note, not coconut oil...there is a difference!)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
  • sprinkles and crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
For the dark chocolate layer:
  1. Line an 8x8 baking pan with plastic wrap and set aside.
  2. Pierce a large sweet potato with a fork and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until soft. Remove from heat and let cool. When cool enough to handle, remove skin and mash. Measure out one cup and place in a food processor.
  3. In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips. Once melted, add to food processor with sweet potatoes. Pulse until well combined and fluffy, scrape down sides as needed.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat warm coconut oil until melted. Stir in maple syrup and vanilla to warm. Add to food processor and blend with sweet potato/chocolate mixture until well combined.
  5. Lastly, add sea salt and sugar to food processor and blend once more.
  6. Transfer to baking pan and gently tap on the counter so the fudge settles evenly. Place in the freezer until hardened, around 2 hours.
Make this fudge in two stages. Wait for the dark chocolate fudge to harden before you top with the white chocolate peppermint layer!
    For the "white chocolate" peppermint layer:
    1. Over low heat melt the coconut butter, maple syrup and peppermint extract together. When coconut butter is liquified, poor on top of dark chocolate layer and add desired toppings. Return to freezer until hardened, around 10-20 minutes.
    Remove from freezer for 10 minutes prior to slicing. Run a sharp knife under hot water to make slicing easier!
      Store in an air-tight container in the freezer. Enjoy!

        Chocolate Peppermint Fudge ~vegan, gluten free~ A healthier version of peppermint bark made with sweet potatoes!

        Chocolate Peppermint Fudge ~vegan, gluten free~ A healthier version of peppermint bark made with sweet potatoes!

        hot chocolate steel cut oatmeal

        Disclaimer: I received this product for free to review. However, all opinions expressed are 100% my own!

        Hot Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal ~made in the crockpot while you sleep! Topped with BarkTHINS snacking chocolate!

        There is nothing like waking up to a warm bowl of Hot Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal topped with a little BarkTHINS to get you out of bed.  Literally, these oats are cooked in the crock pot overnight while you sleep!  I can’t even begin to tell you what a treat it was to have chocolatey oats ready and waiting for me after sleeping a combined total of 3 hours thanks to the kids waking me up all night long…it’s the little things that keep me going!

        Talking about the little things that keep me going…chocolate!  Better yet, BarkTHINS snacking chocolate!  I was asked by the folks over at BarkTHINS to test out their chocolate.  Who wouldn’t say yes to that offer?!?!  The whole family gladly sampled the almond and sea salt, pretzel, pumpkin seed and coconut almond varieties.  All were winners here however, I loved the coconut almond best!  BarkTHINS are made with Fair Trade Certified chocolate and non-GMO ingredients.  Also, all products are made with dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for the extra dose of antioxidants!

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        Hot Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal ~made in the crockpot while you sleep! Topped with BarkTHINS snacking chocolate!

        Now, on to the oatmeal!  

        Steel cut oats, almond milk, cacao powder, cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt all dumped into the crock pot and turned on low.  Simple enough, right?  This would make an excellent Christmas morning breakfast!  I know in our house we will be up before the sun and running non-stop all day!  Having breakfast made the night before is the perfect solution!

        Hot Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal ~made in the crockpot while you sleep! Topped with BarkTHINS snacking chocolate!

        hot chocolate steel cut oatmeal
         
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        Recipe type: Breakfast
        Serves: 4
        Ingredients
        • 1 cup steel cut oats
        • 2 tablespoons cacao powder
        • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
        • pinch sea salt
        • 1½ cups almond milk
        • 3 cups water
        • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
        • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
        • 1.4 BarkTHINS crumbles for the top!
        Instructions
        1. Spray inside of crock pot with all natural cooking spray.
        2. In a small bowl, mix together oats, cacao powder, cinnamon and sea salt. Add to crock pot.
        3. Stir in almond milk, water, vanilla and maple syrup.
        4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
        5. Top with crumbled BarkTHINS chocolate and enjoy!
        Nutrition Information
        Serving size: 1 Calories: 258 Fat: 6 Carbohydrates: 47 Sugar: 15 Fiber: 6 Protein: 7

        Hot Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal ~made in the crockpot while you sleep! Topped with BarkTHINS snacking chocolate!

        Note: While BarkTHINS are not made with animal products, they are not considered vegan due to the processing of the sugar used.  

         

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        Hot Chocolate Steel Cut Oatmeal ~made in the crockpot while you sleep! Topped with BarkTHINS snacking chocolate!