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Good morning!

If you're like me and you sometimes wait until last minute to decide on a dessert to make or serve to your family or for a special occasion, I've gotcha covered with this SUPER EASY, no-bake option.

Cherry Coconut Chia Pudding
(Serves 3)

Ingredients:

1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1/2 cup frozen cherries, chopped (plus extra for topping)
1/4 cup chia seeds
2-3 T coconut flakes, unsweetened
1/2 tsp stevia (or substitute with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup)

Directions:

Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl the night before you're having company over.
Leave overnight in the fridge.
The next day, spoon into 3 of your prettiest bowls and garnish with more cherries and/or coconut flakes.

Voila! Enjoy.

If you try this one, please drop a comment below and let me know what you think!

In good health,

Tara

Hellooooooooooooooo!

It's December 3rd. Yup. Go check, I'll wait.

:-)

Well, sometimes you need a break from the fancy-schmancy cookies and pies that turn your kitchen upside down and your floors into a flour skating rink.

I feel ya.

Try these Almond Coconut Bliss Balls!

These are a delicious snack or dessert and require NO BAKING! They come together quickly, so they work wonders when you're in a pinch and need to bring something sweet to your office potluck, your next holiday party, or just to have something on hand for out-of-towners.

<<<These are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, grain-free, no refined sugar, vegan>>>

Enjoy!

In good health,

Tara

Almond Coconut Bliss Balls

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened)

½ cup almond flour

2 T honey

2T coconut oil

1 tsp pure almond extract

½ tsp cinnamon

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.

2. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to harden.

3. Roll into balls (approximately 1 T each).

4. Place in freezer on a wax paper covered plate for at least 1 hour.

5. Keep in container in freezer or refrigerator and serve cold (will melt if left out too long).