Another challenge, another day.
You know when word comes up of a challenge, this girl will be all over it. Not because I have to win (even though its nice of course!), but because it gives me a fun theme and inspiration for new recipes to create!
This new challenge is called “Beat the Heat”, and each day of the four they give a theme, first day was berries, second was stone fruit, third was dairy, and last was melons! So for the stone fruit theme (aka:peaches,plum, and cherries–don’t worry, I had to look it up at first too), I made this!
I’m typically more of a chocolate person when it comes to sweets. I like my fruit just plain or with a dip and that’s about it. But when the challenge arose, I had to try. And I was glad I did! These turned out excellent.
Who knew coconut and peaches would go so well together?!
How do you beat this hot summer heat?? I beat it by recipes like this or my Frozen Yogurt Cheesecake Bites.
Coconut Peach Chia Pudding Squares
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Boiling Water
- 1 cup Packet Gelatin
- 1 tsp Coconut Extract
- 1 T Chia Seeds
- 1 Peach
- 2 T Unsweetened Coconut
- 2 packets Stevia or 2T Honey
Instructions
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Boil water.
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When boiling, remove from heat and add in gelatin and stevia.
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Stir for about 5 minutes or until it is dissolved.
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Dice peaches.
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Add in all other ingredients and stir until combined (reserve 1/2 of peaches and all of coconut).
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Pour in 8x8 glass pan and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
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When pudding is semi-set (about an hour into refrigeration), add reserved peaches and coconut to top, and press into pudding mixture.
Peach Benefits
1)Rich in Beta Carotene: responsible for eye health
2)Rich in vitamin C: source for skin care
3)High in fiber and potassium: known to remove toxins and pretext kidneys
4)Only 68 calories and contains no fat
5)Rich in vitamins: A,C,E, and K
6)Full of minerals: calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese, and phosphorous
Coconut Benefits
1)Fights viruses and bacteria growth in body
2)Fights yeast, fungus, and candida
3) Positively affects hormones for thyroid and blood-sugar control which leads to increase metabolism, energy and endurance
4)Aids in digestion
5)Absorbs fat soluble vitamins
6)Lowers cholesterol
7)Special fat called medium chain triglycerides (Research shows 2T a day allowed women not only to gain less weight but lower abdominal fat)