Many chia pudding recipes add sweetener to the pudding mixture. I prefer to leave it out and drizzle maple syrup over the pudding, if needed, depending on the toppings I add.

Chia Pudding Recipe
1 1/4 cups almond milk (I use homemade)
1/2 cup canned coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla
pinch fine sea salt
1/4 cup chia seeds
Topping Suggestions:
Fresh fruit such as strawberries, mango, banana
Pure maple syrup
Chopped toasted almonds
Ground cinnamon
Shaved dark chocolate
Shredded coconut

In a large bowl whisk together almond milk, coconut milk, vanilla and salt. Add chia seeds; whisk to combine. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes, whisking occasionally to distribute chia seeds. Once the chia seeds have absorbed the liquid and the mixture has thickened the chia pudding is ready to eat. The chia pudding can also be spooned into individual glasses or bowls and stored in the refrigerator for a day or two. Add desired toppings before serving.

Makes 4 servings

Recipe Links:
Chia Seed Pudding from Deliciously Organic
Vanilla Chia Pudding from Martha Stewart

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Baby kale adds a fresh, green boost to mixed berry smoothies. Made with coconut milk, strawberries, blueberries, banana and fresh greens. (vegan, dairy-free recipe)

Berry Green Smoothie Recipe
3/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 medium banana, sliced
1 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
handful of fresh baby kale (1/2 to 1 cup, lightly packed)

Add water, coconut milk, banana, strawberries, blueberries and kale to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth.

Makes 2 servings (about 2 1/4 cups total)

Recipe Links:
Good and Green Smoothies
Spinach and Avocado Green Smoothies

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Coconut milk makes a luscious base for dairy-free smoothies. Add sweet mango, berries and a sprinkling of hemp seeds and you’ve got the makings for a great drink. Go on, blend. (vegan, dairy-free recipe)

Mango Berry Coconut Milk Smoothie Recipe
1/4 cup canned coconut milk
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup fresh mango chunks
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
2 teaspoons hemp seeds

Add coconut milk, water, mango, blueberries, raspberries and hemp seeds to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses.

Makes 2 servings (about 2 cups total)

Recipe Link:
Strawberry Almond Smoothies

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Here’s a recipe for a dairy-free smoothie made with a fresh summer peach, raspberries, coconut milk and a touch of vanilla. If the fruit is ripe there’s no need to add any sweetener.

Fresh Raspberry Peach Smoothie Recipe
2 tablespoons canned coconut milk
1/4 cup cold water
1 medium fresh peach, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup fresh raspberrries
Few drops pure vanilla
1/2 cup ice

Add coconut milk, water, peach, raspberries and vanilla to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth. Add ice; cover and blend until smooth. Taste for sweetness. If desired, add natural sweetener to taste.

Makes 1 serving (about 1 1/2 cups total)

Note: I use a heavy duty Vitamix blender, which results in a silky smooth drink. If you have a wimpy regular blender, you may want to peel the peach.

Tip: Coconut milk adds richness and creaminess to dairy-free smoothies. Leftover coconut milk should be stored in the refrigerator. Transfer the coconut milk to a glass jar with a tight fitting lid.

Recipe Link:
Blueberry Coconut Milk Smoothies

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Avocados are one of my favorite foods. They’re rich and creamy with a delicate flavor that pairs well with so many ingredients. Most people think of guacamole when looking for an avocado recipe. (For good reason…yum!) But avocados are great in other recipes like creamy salad dressings and smoothies.

Here’s a recipe for green smoothies with spinach and avocado. The spinach adds a fresh flavor and the avocado gives the smoothie a thick and creamy consistency. Sweeten as desired with your favorite natural sweetener.

Spinach and Avocado Green Smoothies
1 1/4 cups cold water
1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1/2 medium ripe Hass avocado, peeled and pit removed
1/2 cup ice cubes
Natural sweetener to taste

Add water, mango chunks, spinach and avocado to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth. Add ice; cover and blend until smooth. Taste for sweetness. Add natural sweetener according to your taste; cover and blend to combine.

Makes 2 servings (2 3/4 cups total)

Recipe Link:
Good and Green Smoothies

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