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Indulge in the decadent combination of baked pears, rich cocoa, and crunchy hazelnuts with this vegan twist on classic oatmeal. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or a satisfying dessert.

Ingredients: 2 ripe pears, sliced. 1 cup rolled oats. 2 tablespoons cocoa powder. 2 tablespoons maple syrup. 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts. 1 1/2 cups almond milk. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pinch of salt.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C. In a baking dish, layer the sliced pears at the bottom. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, cocoa powder, maple syrup, chopped hazelnuts, almond milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Pour the oat mixture over the sliced pears in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the oats are cooked and slightly golden brown. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with additional chopped hazelnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this dairy-free smoothie that tastes like a milkshake. The combination of ripe banana and almond butter gives it a creamy texture, while cocoa powder adds a decadent chocolate flavor.

Ingredients: 1 ripe banana. 1 cup unsweetened almond milk. 2 tablespoons almond butter. 1 tablespoon cocoa powder. 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 cup ice cubes.

Instructions: Put everything into a blender. Mix until it's creamy and smooth. Put it in a glass and enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this dairy-free smoothie that tastes like a milkshake. The combination of ripe banana and almond butter gives it a creamy texture, while cocoa powder adds a decadent chocolate flavor.

Ingredients: 1 ripe banana. 1 cup unsweetened almond milk. 2 tablespoons almond butter. 1 tablespoon cocoa powder. 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 cup ice cubes.

Instructions: Put everything into a blender. Mix until it's creamy and smooth. Put it in a glass and enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this dairy-free smoothie that tastes like a milkshake. The combination of ripe banana and almond butter gives it a creamy texture, while cocoa powder adds a decadent chocolate flavor.

Ingredients: 1 ripe banana. 1 cup unsweetened almond milk. 2 tablespoons almond butter. 1 tablespoon cocoa powder. 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 cup ice cubes.

Instructions: Put everything into a blender. Mix until it's creamy and smooth. Put it in a glass and enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

A hearty vegan hot chocolate made with cocoa powder, almond milk, and maple syrup for sweetness. Great for cozy nights or cold days.

Ingredients: 2 cups almond milk. 2 tablespoons cocoa powder. 2 tablespoons maple syrup. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pinch of salt.

Instructions: In a saucepan, heat almond milk over medium heat until warm. Whisk in cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined and smooth. Continue to heat until hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally. Pour into mugs and serve hot.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes