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3 Nutrition Trends to Follow in 2017
Jumping on the plant-based bandwagon has never tasted so good. More and more chefs are putting their time and energy into creating delicious healthy options. Here are my favorite trends!
Soup Cleanses:
Juice cleansing has been popular for several years but 2017 is all about the soup cleanse! Why? Because soup cleansing is full of more nutrients, vitamins and, most importantly, fiber, which means it has all of the benefits of eating veggies in their whole form. The best part is it is also more filling than basic juice cleansing!
Golden Lattes:
Anti-inflammatory food have already made their impression on 2016, and it will make it mark in 2017! Golden lattes are drinks made with turmeric, coconut oil, ginger, cinnamon and unsweetened plant-based milk. It’s delicious!
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Zoodles:
Spiraled vegetables — yes please! 2017 is all about the Zoodle! They are incredibly nutritious and a healthy alternative to highly processed pasta. Zoodles are a fun way to increase the amount of vegetables we eat and are the perfect low carb option.
Jumping on board the plant-based bandwagon has never tasted so good. More and more chef are putting their time and energy into creating delicious healthy options. Here are my favorite trends!
Raw Vegan Fruit Strudel
Sometimes there are no words to describe how amazing something actually tastes! This recipe took me a couple tries to nail, but it is one of my all-time favorites! With a burst of fruit flavor, and a light hint of cinnamon and pecan, this dessert will have your friends and family begging for more!
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 8 servings | 10 minutes |
| Passive Time |
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Sometimes there are no words to describe how amazing something actually tastes! This recipe took me a couple tries to nail, but it is one of my all-time favorites! With a burst of fruit flavor, and a light hint of cinnamon and pecan, this dessert will have your friends and family begging for more!
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Ingredients
Base Layer
- 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- dash salt
- 2 tsp date paste
Fruit Layer
- 1 1/2-2 cups fruit of choice
- 1 tbs date paste
- 1 tbs coconut oil (refined)
Crumble Layer
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 3 medjool dates (pitted)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- dash salt
Servings: servings
Instructions
Base Layer
- Process coconut, cashew and salt until flour-like consistency in food processor. Add date paste to mixture and continue processing until everything is evenly mixed. Press crust firmly into a 4x4 pan lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
Fruit Layer
- Blend all ingredients into blender until smooth. Evenly Spread over the base layer. Place in refrigerator.
Crumble Layer
- Process all ingredients in the food processor until you see an even chunky crumble. Sprinkle on fruit layer. Freeze for 1 hour, then cut and serve.
Recipe Notes
Helpful Hint:
If you plan to serve the delicious treats to guests and want then to look perfect, freeze for 2 hours and cut while still frozen with a warm knife. This will ensure you don't have to deal with misshapen bars or messy crumbles.
This is one of the few recipes that fresh fruit is a requirement. Frozen fruit will leave your filling runny.
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Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Mousse, this is probably one of the most loved desserts of all time! The smooth, creamy, silky texture, combined with a rich dark chocolate flavor is irreplaceable!
This recipe took me almost two full years to develop because I am such a mousse snob. I grew up enjoying the original homemade version loaded with lots of sugar and milk of course and I refused to settle for anything less! Finally I have created a dairy-free, gluten-free and most importantly refined-sugar free mousse that you can feel good about enjoying!
Check out my latest cooking segment on CW6 San Diego Living.
Chocolate Mousse is one of the most loved desserts of all time! The smooth, creamy, silky texture, combined with a rich dark chocolate flavor is irreplaceable!
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 8 servings | 5 minutes |
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Chocolate Mousse is one of the most loved desserts of all time! The smooth, creamy, silky texture, combined with a rich dark chocolate flavor is irreplaceable!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cashews
- 2 cups almond milk unsweetened, preferably not store bought
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons refined coconut oil melted
- 3/4 cup date paste
- 3/4 cup cacao powder
- dash salt
Servings: servings
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into blender. Blend until silky and smooth consistency. (About 1 minute)
- Refrigerate for 4 hours. Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Helpful Hint:
I love topping my mousse with a fresh batch of coconut whipped cream. It really compliments the dark rich filling.
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I love this time of the year! The holidays are here, which means the most flavorful and delicious desserts of the year! I have so many yummy desserts that I will be sharing this holiday season, but I wanted to start with the most simple and easiest recipe of them all…Pecan Pie Energy Balls! These little bites are just something I put together because I needed a good snack for my lunches. They were so good I have a batch ready at all times.