Live Free & Chai

This dessert checks off all the boxes: plant-based, simple, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free (optional) & completely delicious.

About 10 years ago, I mysteriously became reactive to some of my favorite things - gluten, dairy, eggs, and sugar. This dietary jolt allowed me to access a portal of culinary curiosity and creativity. I've been consistently making a mess in my kitchen ever since.

This recipe is quick, not too sweet, and, admittedly, rather impressive looking if you're serving a crowd ;)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
 Food processor
 Springform pan
 Ideally, friends & family to share this with

FILLING:
 Canned coconut milk (1 can)
 Raw cashews (1 cup)
 Blue Lotus Traditional Masala Chai (1 T)
 Vanilla extract (1 t)
 Maple Syrup (as much as you’d like)
 Salt (just a little)
 * Blend all ingredients in food processor until suuuuuper smooth (5 minutes, ish), set aside

BASE:
 Walnuts (about 1 cup)
 Dried Coconut (about 1 cup)
 Oats (optional/about 1/2 cup)
 Salt (as much as you’d like)
 Cinnamon (more is more)
 Vanilla extract (1t)
 * Add ingredients to food processor and blend to create a cookie dough-like consistency then press dough onto base of pan to create a crust
 * Pour pie filling on top
 * Freeze!
 * Then add...

TOPPING:
 Fresh strawberries
 Fresh oranges
 A drizzle of honey (I used orange blossom from @savannahbeeco )
 Mint leaves for garnish
 * Pop back in the freezer, and then take it out about 30 minutes prior to serving
 * Enjoy

Tip: I don’t generally follow a recipe when I’m creating in the kitchen; I recommend taste testing along the way and following your intuition as much as possible.