Chocolate Collagen Avocado Pudding (Paleo, Keto, Dairy-Free, Grain-Free + Loaded with Healthy Fat)

Chocolate lovers unite! This chocolate avocado pudding will have you giddy with joy because it’s a dessert that’s ridiculously healthy for you.

And for anyone already shaking their head ‘no’ at the thought of avocado in a dessert – TRUST! Even some of my fussiest clients who can’t stand the taste of avocados, absolutely love this dessert. It’s a great way to sneak it in if you’re not a fan of the texture or taste but still want to benefit from the nutrition.

Speaking of nutrition, have you ever wondered why all nutritionists love avocado? It’s for good reason. Avocados are a fantastic source of fibre, healthy fats and even some B vitamins.

Chocolate avocado pudding was one of the first desserts that I was introduced to when I started eating healthier. I was completely skeptical. I mean, avocado in dessert?? WTF, right? Well, I learned very quickly and very early on that a lot of goodness can be hidden behind a blended concoction of sorts.

Avocados in pudding…kale and cauliflower in smoothies…it was a whole new world to me back then. Now, it’s second nature to me. I’m surprised when I see smoothie recipes without any vegetables in it! It takes time and it’s definitely a process. So if you’re new to all of this, don’t be so hard on yourself and be prepared to be daring and try new things.

A few things to note about this recipe:

1. If you don’t have stevia, I suggest using 1-2 Tbsp of real maple syrup. {Truth be told, I prefer the taste of maple syrup, but will resort to stevia when I’m on a cleanse}.

2. The toppings are optional, although I highly recommend the addition of the frozen raspberries.

3. If you do opt for the toppings, you’ll want to prepare the coconut milk by refrigerating a can the night before making this.

4. I have enjoyed this dessert as a breakfast on more than one occasion!  No judgement if you do the same.

I like adding a scoop of collagen powder to mine for a bit of added protein to help stabilize those blood sugar levels and support my hormones as well as for gut support but it’s entirely optional here and you don’t need it especially if you don’t have any on hand.

You can 100% have dessert that’s clean and healthy and DELICIOUS.

Chocolate Avocado Pudding
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Ingredients
  1. 1 ripe avocado 1 can full fat coconut milk
  2. 2 Tbsp raw cacao powder
  3. 1 tsp vanilla extract 12-15 drops stevia
  4. 1 scoop collagen powder (optional)
Toppings
  1. (optional) coconut whip (see below for directions)
  2. mint leaves 70% chocolate shavings
  3. Frozen raspberries
Instructions
  1. Add all of the above ingredients (minus the toppings) into food processor and blender until smooth and creamy.
  2. Refrigerate mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. To make the coconut whip, refrigerate a can of full fat coconut milk overnight.
  4. Next day, turn it upside down and scoop out the cream only.
  5. Add it to a bowl with 1 tsp vanilla & a few drops of stevia.
  6. Using a hand held or stand mixer, whip until it resembles whip cream.
  7. Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
  8. To serve, portion out chocolate avocado pudding into individual ceramic dessert bowls or mason jars, top with a generous serving of coconut whip, a few frozen raspberries, shave 70% dark chocolate over top and garnish with mint leaves.
  9. Enjoy!!!
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Valentines Day Treats for Your Sweetheart

Valentines Day treats do not need to be unhealthy.

Avoid the unnecessary sugars, unhealthy fats, and poor quality chocolate (cacao is the way to go!) and make your valentine something sweet in your own kitchen!

I love this recipe (adapted from Doug McNish Eat Raw Eat Well cookbook). It’s loaded with heart healthy fats (bonus…February is heart health month!), tons of minerals from rich cacao powder, and lots of antioxidants from sweet raspberries.

It’s simple to prepare and chances are they won’t last long!

Raspberry Cacao Hemp Heartsraspberry

Ingredients:

1.5 cups shelled hemp seeds (soak for 30 minutes, discard water)
2 cups organic raspberries (I used frozen)
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup raw cacao powder
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup filtered water
1/4 cup melted coconut oil (melt over low heat till liquid)

Directions:
In a blender or food processor, combine hemp seeds, raspberries, cacao powder and maple syrup. Blend until smooth. Add water and coconut oil and continuing blending until smooth. Spread into a baking dish and freeze for 1-2 hours. Remove from freezer and let sit for 10 minutes to bring to room temperature. Cut into squares or hearts using a cookie cutter.

Looking for other Valentines Day recipe inspirations?

I’ve got you covered!

Check out my:

Chocolate Lover’s Massage Butter

Dark Chocolate Goji Bark

Almond Butter Cups

Enjoy!

 

Happy Valentines Day 🙂
Samantha xoxo

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8 Ways to Get Healthy NOW!

Looking to start a new health regime for 2014?

Your journey starts NOW! Today!

Don’t wait until January 1st to make new changes.

Be you (even better) starting RIGHT NOW!

Here are so simple tips to get you started…

get healthy now

Wishing you and your family the Happiest New Year, full of LOVE and many new opportunities for growth and abundance.

From my Healthy Heart to Yours,

Samantha xo

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Holistic Wellness Products- Beauty Care Made Simply and Naturally

Growing up my cupboards were full of all kinds of  beauty promising products. I was unaware that my body butters, lotions and potions were full of chemical and toxic ingredients that were getting absorbed directly into my skin! As my passion for nutrition and understanding the physiology of the body grew; I started to learn about more natural and organic ingredients. I learned about flower essences, plant oils and essential oils and how potent they can be to heal and nourish our skin. I became obsessed with every product that was going on my skin, and most importantly in my mouth! Generic toothpastes and mouthwashes got the boot, and I started to care for my teeth with baking soda, essential oils and potent natural extracts that not only whitened my teeth, but helped me to reverse cavities! And so, this is how the Holistic Wellness product line was born. My passion for clean and natural ingredients that can heal and nourish is bottled up for you to enjoy and to experiment true and lasting beauty. Your teeth will the cleanest, healthiest they have ever been, and your skin will be radiant and soft. All products are made by the beautiful and talented Kathrin Brunner of For The Love of Body. Together, we create magical and healing blends that are free from ALL chemical and toxic ingredients. 

 

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Delicious Flourless Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies!

I LOVE baking!

I’m always tweaking recipes and up for the challenge to health-ify desserts!

I make these delicious flour less almond butter cookies (recipe here!) and they are a huge hit! So I thought I would take that same recipe and make brownies!

I made a few slight changes and it was a success! Yippee! PLUS, they are gluten free! How great is that?!

You can whip up these bad boys in no time, with very little mess in the kitchen! 😉

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Flourless Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies

 

Ingredients:

1 cup almond butter (I used chunky for the extra crunch)
1 organic egg
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp baking soda (aluminium free is BEST!)
1/3 cup of coconut sugar (organic cane sugar or sucanat would work well too)
½ tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 – 1/2 cup organic chocolate chips (you can get dairy free chips and make this recipe vegan!)

 

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a brownie pan with parchment paper. Mix all ingredients except chocolate chips until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips and pour batter into pan. NOTE – the batter did not completely fill the brownie pan. I used my fingers to press the batter down into the pan, making it quite flat. It ‘almost’ fit the pan, but not quite. This is ok! They still came out amazing! If you have a smaller pan (6×6), use that! Bake brownies for approx. 22-25 minutes. Cool brownies for at least 10 minutes before cutting.

Simple, easy and super tasty!!
Enjoy!
Health & Abundance,
Samantha 🙂
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4 Supplements Pregnant Mama’s NEED to Take!

Planning to have a baby is such an exciting time!

And, if you’re already pregnant, you know how thrilling (and overwhelming!) the experience can be!

I often hear couples tell me that they eating healthier, and living more green to provide the best environment for their baby-to-be. This is great news! But I encourage couples to take these steps whether they are having a baby or not!

Along with eating healthy, and living green and clean; having the appropriate supplements for the growth and development of your baby is SUPER important!

In my video below, I share with you the TOP 4 supplements pregnant mama’s (and soon-to-be mama’s) need to take to optimize the health of their growing baby.

Watch below and take notes! 🙂

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask, or leave your comments below!

 

 

Health & Abundance,

Samantha 🙂

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Health & Wellness Expo! Attend Workshops & Seminars for FREE!

Hi Everyone!

I am SO excited to present next weekend at the Wellness Expo in Mississauga!

Are you attending?? I sure hope so! I’ll be talking about The Qualitarian Advantage: Choosing Quality Foods for a Quality Life!

In this seminar, you’ll learn how dangerous food chemicals are wreaking havoc on your body and learn simple and effective nutrition and lifestyle strategies that will improve your overall health, detoxify your body and energize your spirit!

I can’t wait to share all this information with you!

I would love for you to attend and come show your support!

Single day passes are only $5! That gets you into the expo + allows you to attend yoga classes and MY nutrition workshop!

I’ll be speaking on Sunday September 15th from 2:15-3:30pm.

Hope to see you there!! 🙂

 

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Detox Made Easy! Simple Tips to Starting a Detox

Detox! Everyone is doing it!

Detox is such a buzz word and by far, it is the number one thing most of my clients ask me about!

In my video below, I share tips for starting a detox protocol and why you don’t necessarily need a store bought detox kit to give you a kick start.

Plus, I discuss the role of your liver in the detoxification process and what you can do to support the health of your liver!

Have you detoxed before? Are you thinking of starting a detox? I would love to know your past experiences with cleansing.

Please share your comments below, on my Facebook page or connect with me via Twitter!

If you like this video, please check out my YouTube channel and subscribe!

Look forward to hearing from you! 🙂

 

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Health & Abundance,
Samantha 🙂

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Top 3 Supplements YOU need to take!

Happy Wednesday!

Hope you are all enjoying the sunshine! Today, I wanted to share with you my top 3 supplement recommendations. It can difficult to decide what supplements you need to take and where to start. Hope these suggestions can help you start on the right regime to optimal health and wellness!

Have questions or feedback? Leave your comments below!

Thanks! 🙂

 

 

 

Health & Abundance,
Samantha 🙂

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