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creamy vegan black bean soup

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This soup is my obsession.

This soup is one of my favorite meals to prep for the week, heats up so well.

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 diced bell pepper
  • 4 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or more to taste (i like to add quite a bit more personally)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

Optional toppings

  • cashew cream
  • cilantro
  • avocado

  • Heat the oil in a big pot over medium heat, then add the onion and saute for about 3 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and saute 1 more minute. 
  • Add the diced carrot and bell peppers and saute for 1 minute, stirring. Pour in the beans, vegetable broth and cumin. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. 

  • Blend some of the soup: Put about half of the soup in a blender, and blend until smooth. Add back to the pot and stir.

  • Add the lime juice, hot sauce and salt to taste

serve with tortilla chips, garlic bread, or even avo toast!

Chunky Monkey Shake (vegan)

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Ok… am I the only one that after eating a HUGE savory meal, regardless of how full I am, I always crave something sweet to balance it out?! This is my go-to shake when I’m craving a quick and healthy dessert! It is perfect for those times when you need something rich, salty, and sweet.

Let’s skip right to this recipe!!

Ingredients:

  • 1 large frozen banana
  • 1 heaping cup of ice
  • 1/4 tsp of salt
  • 1 TBSP Peanut Butter (you can add as much as you like hahaha)
  • 2 TBSP chocolate chips (vegan optional)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk of your choice, I used almond milk (less milk if you want icecream and more milk if you want a milkshake texture)

Directions:

  • Place the banana, ice, salt, peanut butter, and milk into a Vitamix blender.
  • Blend until smooth- using the tamper as needed.
  • Add in the chocolate chips and blend into small pieces/chunks
  • Scoop into a cup or bowl and Enjoyyy:)))

Hope this satisfies all your cravings 😉

Mango-Banana Nice cream

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Fruit is my go-to snack, I LOVEEE it. Working at an Acai bowl shop/cafe has really given me the chance to experiment with different fruits and nutmilks to achieve the best creamy texture!

I’d say the two best fruits to use for the base of your icecream would be bananas and mango. I always have those two stocked in my freezer ready for some impromptu nice cream when the cravings hit!

The great thing about this nice cream is it can be dressed up or down depending on your cravings!!! If you’re feeling something fruity, add some goji berries, fresh fruit, or coconut flakes!! On the other hand, if you’re looking for something a little bit richer, then reach for some peanut butter, coconut cream, or chocolate chips.

Down below is the super simple, 3 ingredient recipe for a base nice cream

Mango-Banana Nice cream

  1. one frozen banana
  2. two cups mango
  3. 1/4 cup of coconut milk (or milk of your choice)

Instructions:

  1. Place ingredients in blender starting with the banana->
  2. Blend using the tamper until smooth.
  3. Top with your choice of toppings and Enjoy!!

Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!!