We 100% can’t live without dessert (who else agrees?), but we can try and make it a little healthier sometimes. Take a break from the usual desserts and try this Chocolate Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl. It makes for a great snack, meal, dessert, pretty much any time of day. And you won’t even realize how healthy it is!
RECIPE
Vegan, dairy free, gluten free
Makes 1 smoothie bowl
Chocolate chip cookie dough balls:
Makes 7 balls
½ c rolled oats*
2 Tb maple syrup
1 Tb nut butter
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 Tb mini chocolate chips* (*you can use a vegan chocolate chips, or carob chips)
Blend the oats and coconut in a food processor until it becomes a course meal.
Add in rest of the ingredients except for the chocolate chips in a food processor until smooth. Stir in chips and form into 7 balls.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
*Note: if making gluten free, ensure oats are labelled as “gluten free oats”
Smoothie base:
Makes approx. 2 cups
1 ½ banana, frozen
½ c vanilla almond milk (or other dairy-free alternative)
2 Tb rolled oats
2 Tb maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cookie dough balls (see recipe above)
1 c ice cubes
Blend all ingredients together in a blender until smooth.
Top with the remaining 5 cookie dough balls and whatever else you like!
