Oh my goodness! Is this about to be the best vegan treat of the holidays? Good tidings and even better flavors we bring to you and your kin. We wish you a happy holidays and an even happier eating experience. This vegan eggnog chia pudding recipe is not only delectable, but also creamy and filled with holiday spices. Unlike traditional eggnog recipes, this one is free of added sugars, preservatives, dairy, and unhealthy fats. It is also alcohol-free!

Sweets are all the rage during the holiday season. Would Christmas be what it is without a cup of hot cocoa and some cookies, or a glass of eggnog? Yes, of course it would! Don’t fall into that classic holiday mentality of “well, I only eat this during this time of year, so it is perfectly acceptable to have it whenever I want it.” Because people love their holiday treats, though, we decided to create one of our own. You can enjoy it for breakfast or eat it as a dessert. There is no wrong way to eat this eggnog chia pudding.

Because eggnog is very creamy and beautifully spiced, it lends itself to chia pudding. The hints of nutmeg and cinnamon almost give this chia pudding a flavor that is reminiscent to a classic rice pudding. Once the chia pudding sets, feel free to top it with your desired toppings. Sprinkle a little cinnamon on top, add some diced apples or sliced bananas, or drizzle some nut butter on top. Need a little crunch to this recipe? Add some slivered almonds or pumpkin seeds! Lastly, this recipe will keep fresh in an airtight jar or container in the fridge for up to five days, so you don’t have to enjoy it immediately when it is ready.

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Have you ever taken a spoon to a pint of non-dairy ice cream and been utterly disappointed? If this unfortunate situation has happened to you, prepare to be amazed by a homemade dairy-free ice cream that is just as smooth and creamy as it is delicious. Some ice cream manufacturers just can’t seem to crack the code on texture. That’s why vegan ice creams are typically hard, icy, and not creamy like traditional dairy ice cream. The raw macadamia nuts help establish a creamy, nutty base for this to be one of the better raw vegan ice creams out there.

Macadamia nuts are rich in various vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, healthy fats, protein, and other nutrients. Researchers have found that macadamia nuts contain some of the highest flavonoid levels of all tree nuts. These antioxidant compounds work to fight inflammation and lower cholesterol levels. Macadamia nuts are also rich in tocotrienols, a form of vitamin E that exhibits antioxidant properties that may benefit cholesterol levels. Additionally, tocotrienols may protect against brain diseases and certain cancers.

One key step that you should not forget about while making this recipe is soaking the macadamia nuts. Take the extra two to four hours of soaking time in order to make your ice cream that much creamier. By soaking the nuts, you help soften them, which makes them easier to blend. Finally, use a food processor to blend your ingredients together, as this kitchen tool is better than a blender in this circumstance. Just make sure that you stop blending, scrape down the sides, and continue blending to incorporate all the ingredients!

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Finally, a potato side dish that does not have dairy! Potatoes are a staple ingredient in many kitchens around the world. There are Yukon gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, Russet potatoes, red skin potatoes, and purple sweet potatoes. You can use potatoes in myriad ways, roasting them, boiling them for a mash, frying them, etc. We think, and although this recipe is a bit more tedious, that Hasselback potatoes are top tier. Do they contend with your favorite potato side dish? You’ll have to be the judge of that.

We love these Hasselbacks because they are visually exciting and taste incredible. Load them up with spices and feel free to add your own set of herbs to enhance the dish. As far as cooking goes, the process is very easy. You roast the potatoes in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes and that’s that. The tedious element is how you cut the potatoes. The first thing you have to do is make sure that your knife is sharp. If your knife isn’t sharp, the preparation will be a lot more difficult. Once you have a sharp knife, take two wooden spoons and lay them flat on a cutting board.

One by one, place your potatoes between the handles of the spoons, ensuring that the potato is elevated about the cutting surface. Slice eighth-inch thick slices along each potato, making sure that you hit the spoon handles, not the cutting surface. Once your potatoes are successfully cut, toss them in a bowl with the olive oil and seasonings. Make sure you coat them liberally! Bake in the oven until soft (about 20 minutes) and then enjoy immediately.

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Yes, folks, that time of year has arrived. Pumpkin spice is here to stay for the next couple months, so you can expect some more pumpkin recipes to come your way. Some will be savory, utilizing actual pie pumpkins, and others will be on the sweeter side. The sweeter recipes, like this pumpkin pie pudding, tend to utilize pumpkin puree. Before we tell you more about this pudding, we have to make the distinction between pure pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie filling. One is 100% pumpkin, with no added fats, sugars, or preservatives, while the other rich in sugar, natural flavors, and, quite frankly, devoid of nutritional value.

Fortunately for you, this pumpkin pie pudding is a healthy, guilt-free dessert that you’ll be enjoying throughout autumn. It is a wonderful vegan creation that contains nutritionally-dense ingredients, including raw cashews, pumpkin puree, pure maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. Pure maple syrup is a much healthier sweetener to use in place of granulated sugar. It also adds a unique sweetness that works particularly well with fall flavors, such as pumpkin pie spice. Just make sure that you opt for pure maple syrup and not the unhealthy corn syrup ones that do not require refrigeration after opening.

This pudding is extra creamy because of the pumpkin puree and raw cashews. Make sure to soak the cashews for at least two hours in order to soften them. That makes them a lot easier to blend, but make sure to discard the soaking liquid before adding them to the blender or food processor. Cashews are great sources of copper, magnesium, manganese, vitamin K, zinc, and phosphorus. Plus, you get tons of vitamin A from the pumpkin!

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Get ready to meet your new favorite condiment! Meet the delightfully spicy and incredibly creamy jalapeño cashew cream sauce. Drizzle it over salads as a dressing or replace it with ranch as a dip for carrot and celery sticks. When you finish cleansing, you can pour it over quinoa bowls, smear it on rice cakes, or serve with tacos and chips. You can even use it as a dairy-free substitute for mayonnaise.

This raw vegan jalapeño cream sauce has five core ingredients that create a luscious condiment that is more decadent than you could ever imagine. Don’t worry about the subtle kick from the jalapeño because it won’t overwhelm your palate. The nuttiness and creaminess of the cashews help mellow the heat, as does the bright lemon juice. If you do not have fresh lemons, you can use limes if you have them in the kitchen. Garlic gives an added boost of flavor, just like the onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Season to taste, but try to go easy on the salt. The lemon juice brings a little acidity to the party as well.

If you want to have a little fun with this sauce, feel free to add a few extra ingredients to adapt this sauce for unique flavors. You can omit the jalapeño, or keep it and add any of the following:

• Parsley
• Cilantro
• Curry powder
• Fresh ginger
• Turmeric powder (would go great with ginger)
• Tahini

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Don’t you feel like you have to color outside the lines and break the mold sometimes? Well, every now and then, you need to make a recipe that is slightly outside the box. This is one of those recipes and although it may seem strange and foreign, we promise that it boasts tons of flavor. Raw almonds make up the base of this recipe, but the drink gets its color and some flavor from black sesame seeds. 

The recipe for most nut milks is very simple. It is usually a 1:2 ratio where you use one cup of nuts and two cups of water. You can use that ratio and increase the measurements accordingly if you want to make a bigger batch. Ideally, you soak the almonds in water for a couple hours, or even overnight, to help soften and plump them up. Soaking almonds, or any nut for that matter, also helps release the slightly bitter taste. You can also soak black sesame seeds if you want. Just make sure that you discard the soaking liquid for both the almonds and black sesame seeds. 

Black sesame seeds have already been roasted, meaning you cannot enjoy this drink while cleansing. Black sesame seeds don’t just uniquely color this almond milk, though, they also exhibit impressive health benefits. They are high in copper, which offers anti-inflammatory properties that may ease joint pain. They are also rich in magnesium and calcium, which work to lower blood pressure and support bone health, respectively. Finally, black sesame seeds contain unique lignins, which may help reduce cholesterol. 

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Get out the ice cream maker that you bought that one time and haven’t used in 10 years. You know the one! It most likely has dust buildup and has not seen the light of day since the release of the iPhone 4. An ice cream maker is a fun kitchen appliance that doesn’t take up a lot of space and can help you create a classic dessert. Just make sure that you freeze the base for a couple days to ensure that it doesn’t melt when you turn it on to churn the ice cream.

Unlike store bought ice cream recipes, this one is actually healthy. Besides the addictive chocolatey flavor, it is wonderfully smooth and creamy. It doesn’t weight you down, either! Because the base is coconut milk, which has lots of healthy fats, you don’t mindlessly eat a huge amount. The fats actually help to fill you up and prevent you from overeating. If only every dessert was like that! You can the healthy fat and protein content of this ice cream by topping it with natural almond or peanut butter. Cacao nibs atop your ice cream also add antioxidants and a hint of bitterness that complements the sweeter, slightly nutty flavor.

Raw cacao powder can be a little intense if you have never had it before. There is, however, enough agave nectar in this chocolate ice cream and it brings enough sweetness to the party. Before you pour the blended mixture into the churner, taste and see if it is sweet enough for your liking. You can always add another squeeze of agave if necessary.

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The great thing about a food processor or high-speed blender is that you can transform two frozen ingredients into a delicious sorbet. Frozen bananas are no match for the power of these appliances! The best part about making a sorbet solely from fruit is that it doesn’t contain any added sugars, syrups, flavors, or dairy products.

Some sorbets (not all) incorporate dairy to yield a creamy consistency. By adding frozen banana, you don’t have to worry about the creaminess factor. Frozen banana helps create a smooth, creamy consistency, while also providing enough sweetness. If you find that the kiwi flavor is a bit to tart or intense, you can blend in a touch of raw agave nectar or maple syrup to sweeten the sorbet. If you do not enjoy the tartness of kiwis, consider golden kiwis instead. Will golden kiwis change the color of the sorbet? Yes, absolutely, but they have a sweeter flavor than green varieties.

It’s pretty incredible that you can enjoy a dessert just by blending together two ingredients. This banana kiwi sorbet is a much healthier alternative to store bought pints, quarts, or gallons. You don’t even want to look at how many grams of sugar per serving these store bought varieties have! Instead, make this healthy, raw vegan dessert this summer and enjoy it during warmer weather.

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Don’t you want to level up your breakfast game? How about enjoying a sweet treat for breakfast without worrying about spiking blood sugar levels? Well, it’s time to indulge in the sweet surrender that is our tropical chia pudding with mango. This simple concoction is as exotic as an afternoon stroll along a serene Hawaiian beach. One bite transports will have you feeling the salty air in your hair and warm sun on your skin.

Imagine a velvety-smooth pudding that reminds you of eating tapioca. Well, that’s exactly what chia pudding is! Unlike other recipes, which blend mangos with the other ingredients, this recipe incorporates fresh mango chunks into the chia mixture. The juiciness of the mangoes burst with a freshness that complements the creamy chia pudding. Plus, you get a hint of warm spice from the cinnamon and ginger.

But that’s not all, folks! In case you want to enhance the tropical experience of this pudding, you can add optional desiccated coconut. That offers an extra textural element, which makes for a more enjoyable eating experience. So go ahead, take a spoonful (or a jarful!) of this tropical creation and let the worries of the world melt away. Your taste buds will thank you, we promise.

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Greek yogurt is just one of the many items on the list of non-vegan foods you have to avoid while cleansing. This can be a big deal during your cleanse, especially if you rely on Greek yogurt as a breakfast item. There are definitive health benefits to Greek yogurt, for example, it helps to boost digestive function and nourish healthy bacteria in the gut.

Although a raw vegan yogurt will not have the same probiotic bacteria that Greek yogurt has, it may be able to replace your signature yogurt breakfast during your cleanse. Just be mindful that raw vegan yogurt can contain more calories, due to the cashews and bananas. Blended cashews offer a lovely creaminess to puddings, dressings, and more, as do bananas, so the two of them together make for a smooth and creamy yogurt.

The lemon juice adds a lovely tartness to the yogurt, but if you don’t enjoy lemon, you can omit it. Perhaps you enjoy a more vanilla flavor. Swap the lemon juice for about one teaspoon of maple syrup and one teaspoon of alcohol-free vanilla extract. Consider a dash of cinnamon as well to really round out that warming vanilla flavor!

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