Right at the end of summer…the last week of it that is, was when I felt like I was on vacation!!

These matcha coconut chia popsicles have been a great companion as I frolic around. Have you tried matcha green tea powder? It is finely ground green tea leaves with lots of health benefits. I have been experimenting with it ever since this Matcha Genoise Cake a few months ago. But it wasn’t until recently that I started using organic matcha in non-baked goods. It’s a great addition to smoothies, ice tea lattes and of course frozen popsicles! Given the energy boosting  benefits of organic matcha, it is no wonder, these popsicles have been my BFFs this past week.

I’m going to keep this short and continue with my  frolicking status this week since it’s really short lived. Of course I will be back to my senses soon and I will not be saying TGIF this week but until reality kicks in…I will be relaxing in the sun with one of these healthy green popsicles.

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Matcha Coconut Popsicles

These matcha coconut popsicles are a refreshingly healthy green popsicle that will cool you down as the summer heat subsides! 

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

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• 13.5 ounces coconut milk (1 can)
• 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
• 2 tablespoons sweetener (honey, agave nectar, maple syrup)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk all the ingredients. The matcha powder will take a few minutes to get into solution. Pour the mixture into your popsicle molds and freeze for 30 minutes.
2. Insert popsicle sticks into molds and freeze until frozen, a few hours to overnight.
3. To unmold, run under warm water for 30 seconds and release from the mold.

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Wait, I have a giveaway for you before I leave. Do you love matcha? Or do you want to try matcha powder for the first time? Then this giveaway is for you!! Enter for a chance to win one package of organic matcha green tea powder from Kiss Me Organics. Good luck!

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Let’s just take take a quick break from summer fruits and veggies and talk about my new favorite breakfast pudding. A few weeks ago, a friend of mine sent me a picture of her dessert. It was chocolate chia pudding. I was like “Say what? Why am I not having that for dessert or breakfast?” So of course, I did and I was hooked. It blew my regular coconut vanilla chia pudding out of the running. But it got even better when I decided to add in some peanut butter to make this peanut butter chocolate chia pudding. WHOA!!

It’s incredibly simple too. Just combine some milk (almond milk to make it dairy free), chia, peanut butter and cocoa powder. I used Ghirardelli 70% Cocoa powder I had in my pantry and I recommend using a high quality cocoa powder with this. This peanut butter chocolate chia pudding will be a very easy after dinner dessert if you are looking to cut back on sweets but still want something indulgent and healthy. But it is also a great breakfast, full of protein and nutrients to keep you going all morning long.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chia Pudding

This peanut butter chocolate chia pudding is a great indulgent dessert alternative and a quick breakfast packed with protein and nutrients.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond milk or milk of your choice
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon sweetener of your choice (agave nectar, honey, maple syrup)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients. Whisk until combined. Refrigerate at least 2-3 hours or preferably overnight. Stir a few times during the first 30 minutes to avoid clumps.
2. Top with mini chocolate chips or shaved chocolate or fresh fruits. Enjoy!

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Please go try this peanut butter chocolate chia pudding!! Best thing I’ve had in a while. Oh if you are not a peanut butter fan, replace it in the recipe with Greek yogurt!

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