I am always looking for an excuse to incorporate chocolate into my breakfast, and this chia seed pudding is the perfect opportunity. This recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and packed with chocolatey flavor, which makes this the perfect feel-good treat that pairs perfectly with fresh berries, oatmeal, or yogurt.

Recipe Notes

This chia seed pudding requires at least 3 to 4 hours to set in the fridge before serving. If you plan on making this chia seed pudding for breakfast, be sure to make this pudding the night before and place it in the fridge overnight.

The recipe calls for almond milk, but you can use your favorite dairy free milk.

Chia seed pudding is extremely versatile and adaptable so you can add any additional flavors or toppings that you like. This recipe pairs wonderfully with smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, granola, and fruit!

If you love this recipe, try this Vegan Chocolate Banana Milkshake that is totally acceptable to eat for breakfast!

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Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Course Breakfast, Snack

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 4 hours hours

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
• 1.5 tablespoons cocoa powder
• ½ cup almond milk
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla
• 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup depending on desired sweetness

Optional

• small pinch of salt
• pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

• Combine chia seeds and cocoa powder in a bowl and stir until combined. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until completely combined and no clumps remain (this may take a minute or two but just keep stirring).
• Place in the fridge to set for 3-4 hours or overnight. Enjoy with coconut milk yogurt, granola, oatmeal, and/or fresh fruit.

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If you’re looking for a healthier potato chip alternative or if you’re just looking for a new and delicious snack idea, I have just the recipe for you. Look no further than these Baked Plantain Chips.

Baked Plantain Chips are:

1. Gluten free

2. Paleo friendly

3. Vegan

4. Salty and crispy

5. Quick and easy

6. Extremely addicting!

Recipe Notes

Not familiar with plantains? Plantains are a versatile fruit (with similar uses to a potato) that can be mashed, baked, fried, boiled, and turned into chips! Plantains also contain minerals, vitamins, and are a good source of fiber. Although plantains look like large bananas, they cannot be eaten raw. This recipe calls for green plantains, to ensure that your chips will bake up crisp, rather than soft.

It is important to slice your plantains as thinly as possible to ensure your chips turn out crispy, and be sure to keep a close eye on them while they’re in the oven to prevent from over baking.

These Plantain Chips pair perfectly with my favorite Guacamole recipe or even my Easy Homemade Hummus recipe!

Now enjoy your easy, homemade, and guilt free snack!

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Baked Plantain Chips

Course Snack

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

• 1 large green plantain
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil or whatever oil you prefer
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a baking sheet with oil or line with parchment paper.
• Cut off both ends of the plantain and remove the peel by cutting the peel lengthwise about three times or until you are able to remove it easily.
• Slice the plantain as thinly as possible with a sharp knife and spread slices onto your baking sheet.
• Brush plantains with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes (flipping the chips halfway through) or until crispy.
• Remove from oven and season again with salt and pepper and any other desired seasonings. Serve with guac, hummus or enjoy as is!

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