Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Shake

Cacao nibs and mint blend together with nondairy vanilla ice cream to create a healthier version of the mint chocolate chip shake. By choosing sugar-free ice cream like So Delicious' Coconut-Milk Vanilla you cut out the dairy and sugar. This shake is creamy, sweet, and crunchy from the cacao nibs. This shake makes for a great dessert option or an after workout recovery shake by blending in your favorite plant-based protein powder.

Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Shake

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Makes 1 Serving

Stars of the Show:

• 1 tbsp raw cacao nibs - Could not locate cacao nibs at the store and used a 100% cacao bar instead.
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract - Used vanilla bean paste. 
• 1/2 cup dairy free vanilla ice cream
• 1 handful mint leaves
• 2 tsp Green Vibrance food supplement (can be found at Whole Foods), optional
• 3 ice cubes
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• pinch of Himalayan sea salt

And Action:

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Thin out with more almond milk if needed. 

Creamy Vegan Buckwheat Porridge

I packed my lunchbox with all of the ingredients needed to make breakfast at work. I figured I would be able to just throw this together without an issue. I've made oatmeal before but this was my first time working with buckwheat. Wasn't as easy as adding hot water and letting it sit for a couple of minutes. This actually required microwave time and stirring.

Not a breakfast I would recommend taking to work to prepare but a good option for the weekend rotation and those sensitive to gluten.

Creamy Vegan Buckwheat Porridge

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Makes 1 Serving

Stars of the Show:

• 1/4 cup buckwheat groats - I used cream of buckwheat.
• 1/4 cup soy milk (or milk of choice)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 banana, sliced
• Optional mix-ins: Cinnamon, chopped fruit, nut/seed butter - I added cinnamon and raspberries.

And Action:

Grind buckwheat groats in a spice/coffee grinder for 2-3 seconds, two times. There should be some larger pieces left of the groats. In a small saucepan bring buckwheat, water, and milk to a boil and reduce heat, stirring frequently. After four minutes stir in banana and keep whisking frequently for two more minutes. Serve with cinnamon, chopped fruit, and nut/seed butter.