Nut FREE Chocolate Spread

You need:
5/8 cup oats
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4-1/2 cup milk* (i used 2%) Add 1/4 cup. then little by little to desired consistency.
1/4 cup sugar
Canola Oil may be needed to make it more smooth add one tbsp at a time.
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt (optional)

*(you can substitute with different milks and oils)


What to do:
1. Grind oats in a food processor until they are fine grains. 

2. Add the other ingredients and blend until smooth. 
   *You want it to be more creamy because once it sets in the refrigerator, it will be thicker. 

3. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use. 
       *Its best to use at room temperature so
          it makes the Chocolate easier to spread so remove it from the 
          fridge and leave it out for a little while before using (if you like).

Enjoy and let me know your substitutions/results.
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Maddalena

Watermelon Tapioca Pearl Smoothie

You Need:
1 cup watermelon cubes (or any fruit you like)
1 cup ice
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup simple syrup
1/4 cup tapioca pearls (optional)

What to do:
Blend the watermelon, ice, water and syrup until smooth. Scoop Tapioca pearls into a glass and pour the smoothie over. Enjoy.


The recipe for Simple Syrup

You need:
1 part agave nectar 
1 part hot water

What to do:
Stir until the Agave Nectar has dissolved and let it cool completely and it's ready to use.
Store in the refrigerator if you have any left over.


The Tapoica Pearls

You need:
8 parts water
1 part semi moist tapioca pearls

What to do:
Boil the water and add the pearls. Let them simmer for 40 minutes. DONT cover the pot. Remove the pot from heat
 and let it sit for 30 minutes. When the pearls are as soft as you like, drain them and rinse under cold water until completely cool. 
They are ready for use. =]

Let me know your results/substitutions.

Enjoy and let me know your substitutions/results.
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maddalena