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Gluten Free Breakfast Bowl

Has the time change hit anyone else really hard?  I’m not certain whether my failure to adjust is due to the fact I was already exhausted going into last weekend or whether my body’s clock really is as off as it feels.  Whatever the case may be, I haven’t been springing out of bed the past few mornings as quickly as I would like.  That is why it is especially important that I get a filling and nutritious breakfast in before heading off to work each day.  Enter my new favorite chia seed-based gluten free breakfast bowls.

 

Thanks to a base of chia seeds & quinoa, these antioxidant rich gluten free breakfast bowls give you the fuel you need to take on even the busiest of days.

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Berry Crumble

I have a secret.  I have been selfishly withholding what is possibly the yummiest breakfast dish EVER from you.  I didn’t mean to keep this gem to myself; I have actually been planning on sharing it for months now.  But then June turned into September which turned into December and in the blink of an eye I found myself smack dab in the middle of the holiday season, still clutching this recipe close to my chest.  Ultimately I don’t think the timing could have worked out better because it just so happens that this berry crumble is the perfect breakfast to whip up when you need to dazzle a houseful of guests.

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Vegan Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

One of the things I miss the most about not being able to eat dairy is that I no longer get to indulge in ice cream on a hot summer day.  I have tried just about every dairy-free alternative on the market and, while some are absolutely delicious, they can be a bit pricey when you purchase them on a regular basis.  I have been wanting to find a budget friendly option, preferably one that I can prepare myself, for quite a while.  This vegan chocolate banana ice cream definitely fits the bill and makes for a refreshing and (relatively) healthy treat!

Vegan Banana Chocolate Ice Cream

There are a lot of banana ice cream recipes available online and I started my experientation with the most basic of the basic out there, one that requires only two ingredients – bananas and cocoa powder!

Vegan chocolate banana ice cream

I ultimately added in vanilla extract to cancel out a bit of the banana taste as well as vanilla coconut milk to make for a creamier consistency and was happy with both additions.  They both gave the ice cream a more authentic and dairy-like taste and consistency.  In the future I will always include the extra hits of vanilla.  If you enjoy the taste of banana and are looking for a healthy alternative to ice cream I definitely recommend giving this a try!

Disclaimer: I feel like I need to include a note about this, and any, banana ice cream recipe.  I read a lot of complaints on message boards about banana ice cream tasting too much like banana.  It is impossible to completely cover up the taste of the banana and you should not expect to do so.

 

Vegan Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
Vegan Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
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Servings Prep Time
4 people 10 minutes
Passive Time
4 hours
Servings Prep Time
4 people 10 minutes
Passive Time
4 hours
Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
Vegan Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
Print Recipe
Servings Prep Time
4 people 10 minutes
Passive Time
4 hours
Servings Prep Time
4 people 10 minutes
Passive Time
4 hours
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Peel and slice bananas, place slices in the freezer in an air-tight container or zip-lock.
  2. Freeze for a minimum of two hours.
  3. Place frozen bananas, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and coconut milk in a blender (or food processor) and blend until creamy.
  4. Scoop into a bowl, top to your preference and serve!
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