Vegan Mom Yas

This is definitely a favorite combination of flavors for everyone I know. Who doesn't like peanut butter and chocolate? Especially when you're eating it as icecream! My favorite part are all the toppings! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -5-6 frozen bananas -2 tablespoons peanut butter -A dash of cinnamon -2 tablespoons raw cocoa/carob powder -1/4 cup coconut milk Toppings: cocoa nibs, date paste, dried mulberries, crunchy almond butter Directions: Blend everything until combined and top with your favorite toppings!

This icecream is quite rich and full of chocolatey goodness. It's hard not to just eat it out of the blender. Feel free to be creative with the flavors and add in anything you like (like peanut butter, strawberry, mint, cinnamon, etc.). This will be a favorite... I promise! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -1 cup date paste (or 16 pitted medjool dates) -1/4 cup raw cocoa/carob powder -400mL coconut milk (any milk) Directions: 1. Blend all the ingredients together until combined 2. Pour the mix into an ice cube tray and freeze 3. Once frozen, blend the cubes again until a creamy icecream works

This nicecream was devoured in minutes! A take on combining the flavors of carrot cake and ice cream and I must say... a definite success! The boys and I ate this concoction and found myself heading to the blender to whip up another batch! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -5-6 frozen bananas -A dash of carrot juice/milk/water (to help blender) -3 tablespoons peanut butter (any nut /seed butter) -1/2 cup carrot pulp/shredded carrots -2-3 pitted dates (sweetener of choice) -Optional additions: cinnamon, cocoa nibs, raisins, shredded coconut... Directions: Blend all the ingredients together until well combined, pulsing in the carrot pulp and dates in towards the end (and any other additions you desire)

A delicious combination of frozen and warm all summed up into one dessert! The caramelized bananas are such a treat and a wonderful addition to the icecream, reminding me of a fried banana dessert from a Japanese restaurant. I promise that this bowl of nicecream will not disappoint! You will need: -4-5 frozen bananas -4-5 pitted dates -1-2 sliced bananas -1/2 tablespoon coconut oil -1 teaspoon coconut sugar -Any other toppings of choice Directions: 1. Blend the frozen bananas and dates together until creamy (adding a splash of liquid if needed) 2. Pan fry the sliced bananas with the coconut oil and coconut sugar and top it over your nicecream bowl!

A simple bowl of nicecream is sometimes all anyone needs. I love the addition of pulsing in dates at the end of blending to give a nice chewy caramel texture throughout each bite. You can try this nicecream in 2 variations, with or without the cocoa, either way... you will not be disappointed! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -4-5 frozen bananas  -4-5 pitted dates -1-2 tablespoons carob/cocoa powder -Toppings of choice Directions: Blend everything together until creamy (adding a splash of liquid if needed) and top with your favorite toppings (I topped mine with raw cookie dough).

Another guilt-free and creamy icecream creation using coconut milk instead of bananas! This was such a delicious creation and I will definitely be making it again with other nut/seed butters. I especially enjoyed an additional topping of frozen strawberries that have been thawed out to give it a peanut butter and jam flavor profile. Yum! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -1 1/2 cup canned full-fat coconut milk -1/2 cup coconut milk/milk of choice -1/4 cup date paste -1/2 cup peanut butter -1/4 cup chocolate chips/cocoa nibs Directions: 1. Blend the milks and date paste together, pour into ice cube trays and freeze 2. Once frozen, blend the ice cubes to create a creamy icecream 3. Swirl in the creamy peanut butter with the cocoa nibs 4. Eat as is as soft serve or place back in the freezer to firm up *You can add the peanut butter to the coconut milk before freezing as well, to make it more of a peanut butter icecream instead of used as a toppong *You can pulse in the cocoa...

I love simple smoothie bowls that can be topped off with any of my favorite crunchy toppings (like a chocolatey chia pudding, hemp seeds and mulberry granola). With the combination of bananas and chocolate, you can never go wrong! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -3-4 large bananas -1/4 cup coconut milk/coconut water -1 heaping teaspoon spirulina (or 3 handfuls of spinach/kale/greens) -1 large tablespoon of carob powder/cocoa powder -Optional: a dash of cinnamon or vanilla Directions: Blend everything together until smoothly combined and serve as is or with any of your favorite toppings.

Sometimes the simplest smoothies are the best. This smoothie contains all my favorite things and is so smooth. It's a treat for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Yield: 1 smoothie You will need: -1 cup milk of choice -1 cup of ice -1-2 tablespoons peanut butter (any nut/seed butter) -2 pitted dates Directions: Blend all the ingredients together until smooth and enjoy!

On the not-so-sunny mornings, I love making a tropical smoothie to brighten things up! So far so good! Lol and I finally got a BIG enough cup! 440oz slurpee cup does the job perfectly! Hehe 👍 Yield: 1 serving You will need: -3 frozen bananas -1 1/2 cup frozen mango -1 cup almond milk -1 tablespoon Matcha powder Directions: Blend all of the ingredients together and enjoy! *Use coconut water instead of almond milk if you would like something different

I find that making homemade nut and seed milk is faster, tastier, healthier and cheaper to make than purchasing the ones from the store. Don't get me wrong... because it is definitely convenient to buy store bought ones, especially when traveling. Yield: 1 large pitcher You will need: -2 Cups Cashews (or any nut/seed) -10 Cups filtered water* Directions: 1. Soak cashews overnight in fridge 2. Drain cashews and add 10* cups of water 3. Pour through a slow pressed juicer with a ladel* 4. Pour in pitcher and store in fridge for up to 1 week *When I'm making any nut milk, I usually mix any nuts I have in the pantry or will keep it completely one variety *I like the consistency of skim milk (not as thick and creamy), so I use a ratio of 2 cups nuts to 10 cups of water *You will find me often using the water from soaking dates to make my milk because I absolutely love the sweetness added to it with dates *If you don't have a juicer, use a high speed blender a...

This nicecream creation was devoured in a couple minutes. I couldn't keep my boys away... they just kept coming back for more and fighting over who would be getting the next bite. I needed to make another bowl for myself afterwards! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -2 cups frozen blueberries -1 frozen dragon fruit -2-3 frozen bananas -2-3 pitted dates -1 teaspoon vanilla paste -A dash of cinnamon (optional) -A dash of coconut milk/water to help with blending Toppings: cocoa nibs, shredded coconut, dried mulberries Directions: Blend all the ingredients together until creamy, pour in a bowl and top with your crunchy toppings!

This smoothie right here takes me back to the beach and all the sunshine. I love pineapple and when I get to utilize it in a smoothie, there is no hesitation. I hope you enjoy this one as much as Zayn and I did! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -1/4 pineapple -2 frozen bananas -1 handful of spinach -1/4 cup coconut meat -1 cup coconut milk (any milk) Directions: Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy!

Don't judge a book by its' cover?... Don't judge a smoothie by its' color! Sometimes the most ugliest colored smoothies pack the most punch in flavor :) Kinda like this one... Yield: 1 serving You will need: -3 frozen bananas -1 cup frozen strawberries -2 handfuls of spinach -1 tablespoon carob powder -1/2 tablespoon shredded coconut Directions : Blend all the ingredients together and top with your favorite toppings!

Sometimes the best foods can be so satisfying. I bought a case of bananas and have been on a banana kick this past week. Here I'm enjoying a simple bowl of banana whip that you can top with any goodies you like. I love the crunchy textures! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -5-6 bananas -A dash of cinnamon -Toppings of choice (I used coconut, dried mulberries, raisins, hemp seeds, flax seeds, walnuts) Directions: Blend the bananas and cinnamon together and top with your toppings. Eat immediately!

Good morning! 😊 Breakfast today is some mint chocolate nicecream with a side of overnight chia pudding. I actually scooped the chia pudding over top of my nicecream as an icing. Love the texture of chia! And so many health bebefits too! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -4 frozen bananas -1 tablespoon cocoa nibs -3 tablespoons almond milk -5 fresh mint leaves Directions: 1. Blend all the ingredients together until smooth (except for the cocoa nibs). 2. Pulse in the cocoa nibs at the end so that they remain crunchy Cinnamon Chia Pudding Yield: 1 serving You will need: -2 tablespoons chia seeds -3/4 cup almond milk  (any milk) -A dash of cinnamon Directions: Mix all the ingredients together and place in fridge overnight to thicken. Enjoy!

Breakfast from today... I honestly think I finished this in less than 2 minutes (a combination of being hungry and loving the flavours). It was delish! 😊 Something about banana and cantaloupe that reminds me of Lebanon (I think it's because I ate so much when I was there on vacation). Yield: 1 serving You will need: -3 ripe bananas -A dash of cinnamon -Toppings: chopped cantaloupe, dried mulberries, raisins, ground flax, Chia seeds Directions: Blend the bananas and cinnamon together and top with your toppings. Enjoy!

Made an after school snack inspired by my students... And apples and peanut butter :) Yield: 1 serving You will need: -1-2 sliced up apples (even bananas and celery would be a great addition!) -1 tablespoon peanut butter -2 tablespoons almond yogurt -1/2-1 tablespoon cocoa Directions: 1. Slice up the apples 2. Mix all the oat her ingredients in a bowl and dip!

So I had way too many oranges in my fridge... and a girl can only eat so many oranges, right?! Lol. So I through this deliciousness together and was completely satisfied with how it turned out. Enjoy! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -3 frozen bananas -3-4 mandarins (or 2 large oranges) -A dash of cinnamon -1 cup of spinach Directions: Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy!

Good morning to my yummy layered smoothie parfait ☺👌I love the nutty taste of the quinoa Granola between the layers. To make this completely raw, omit the quinoa and substitute for a nut/seed Yield: 1 serving You will need: -3 frozen bananas -1 tablespoon carob powder -1 cup of sliced strawberries -1/2 cup quinoa orange Granola (made with mixing cooked quinoa with hemp seeds, Chia seeds, chopped dates, orange rind) Directions: 1. Blend the banana and Carob together and put aside 2. Layer the nicecream with the sliced strawberries and quinoa Granola in a large cup and enjoy!

Big bowl of yum! Great little treat after a good workout or just looking for a satisfyingly delicious smoothie bowl for any time of the day! Enjoy! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -4 frozen bananas -2 pitted Medjool dates -1/2 cup almond milk -1 scoop natural protein powder (any flavour you like... I used chocolate) -Toppings: banana, dates, chia seeds Directions: Blend all the ingredients together and top with your favorite ingredients!