Tag: Recipes

Pumpkin Chia Pudding

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Fall Inspired Pumpkin Chia Pudding.

A nutritious quick breakfast or snack. Easy to make with delicious pumpkin spice flavour. Chia seeds are a good source of Omega-3, fibre, antioxidants, iron, calcium and protein. Mixed with unsweetened pumpkin puree which is high in Vitamin A and low in calories.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Pumpkin Puree
  • 1/2 cup Chia Seeds
  • 1 Banana (optional)
  • 1 cup Almond Milk or other Plant Based Milk
  • 1 tsp Natural Vanilla
  • 3 Tbsp Maple Syrup/ Brown Sugar
  • 2-3 tsp Pumpkin Spice Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • In a food processor or blender combine pumpkin puree, sweetener, banana, spices and blend.
  • Add plant based milk and chia seeds, blend again until well mixed.
  • Spoon into serving bowls or cups.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
  • Serve as is, or top with granola, nuts or pumpkin seeds and Enjoy!

Cashew Kale Pesto

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Fresh And Versatile Cashew Kale Pesto

With the garden full of fresh herbs and veggies here is a delicious twist on pesto! Vegan,full of fibre, calcium,vitamin K, magnesium, B12, anti inflammatory and antibacterial properties. This pesto is great on pizza,pasta, potatoes or just plain out of the jar!

  • 1 Cup Raw Cashews soaked in water overnight
  • 1 Cup Fresh Basil
  • 1 Cup Fresh Baby Kale
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Grated
  • 3 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 3/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • Pepper To Season
  • Small Amount Of Water If Required
  • In food processor blend cashews, 1/2 cup of the olive oil, nutritional yeast and garlic until coarse but well mixed.
  • Add Basil, baby kale, remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil, season with salt and pepper and continue to process until well blended but still slightly coarse. Add small amount of water if required to blend into a desired consistency. I like my pesto smooth but not runny.
  • Store in an airtight container or glass jar and can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen up to 6 months
Cashew Kale Pesto added onto to pizza with tomatoes,red onion and pear. My teenagers devoured it in minutes!