Elements For A Healthier Life Magazine Issue 06 | October 2016 | Page 55

I love creamy and sweet desserts.

Who Doesn't?

This custard is divine, but also incredibly healthy.

It a breeze to make especially if you have a Vitamix or other high power blender.

Filled with pumpkin and cashew goodness it is high in fiber, protein, healthy fats and lots of nutrients.

This custard is:

Sugar free

Dairy free

Egg free

Gluten free

Vegan

Agar is a vegetarian gelatin made from seaweed. It's been long used in Asian cooking for making desserts. You can find it in health food stores or on Amazon.com

Put in you blender:

1/2 cup raw cashews

1 tablespoon agar flakes

A pinch of sea salt

Mix to a fine powder

Add 1 1/4 cups of boiling water and mix until combined

*** CAUTION: make sure your blender is closed tight so you don't end up getting burnt!

Add the following:

1 1/2 cups of baked pumpkin (you can also use canned)

1/4 cup of maple syrup

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

A pinch of allspice

1 inch piece of lemon peel

Mix until smooth

Pour into six cups and refrigerate until it sets, about 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

By Rachel Kieffer

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