Coconut Milk Tapioca Pudding Dairy Free Recipe

This is one of my favorites. Healthy lifestyle, allergen free living and easier natural weight loss doesn’t have to be a bore – it can be delicious!

This creamy, delectible treat is dairy free, gluten free and low glycemic and it’s quick and easy to make.

It combines the goodness of coconut milk, a low glycemic food, with a little sweetener and tapioca for an all season favorite treat. Layer with fresh berries for antioxidants and extra goodness.

1 Can Coconut Milk or Lite Coconut Milk

3 Tsp. Tapioca Pearls

3 Tbs. Sugar or 2 Tbs. Agave Syrup

Combine ingredients in a sauce pan and cook on medium  heat on the stove. Bring to a boil, and boil 1 minute. Pour into serving dishes and chill. Enjoy!

Makes 3 servings, about 60 calories per serving.

Here’s a little something about the health benefits of coconut milk from the Healthy Eating website http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/health-benefits-coconut-milk-2031.html

Vitamins C, E and many B vitamins are abundant in coconut milk. Vitamins C and E help to boost the immune system, and B vitamins are responsible for providing energy to the cells. Coconut milk is also rich in magnesium, potassium, phosphorous and iron. Magnesium is responsible for many biochemical functions in the body, including regulating the heart’s rhythm and supporting the function of nerve cells. Potassium maintains the tissues of the heart, kidneys, brain and muscles. Phosphorus keeps teeth and bones strong, and iron creates red blood cells and carries oxygen throughout your body. Add coconut milk to your cereal and baked goods, or drink a glass or two each day to receive these benefits.

Coconut milk is rich in lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that is abundant in mother’s milk. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, lauric acid has many germ-fighting, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties that are very effective at ridding the body of viruses, bacteria and countless illnesses. Lauric acid may also reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which lowers heart disease and stroke risks. There are only a few foods that are rich in lauric acid, so drink coconut milk regularly to benefit from this nutrient.

Coconut milk makes a great substitute for milk, use it to replace milk in any recipe. Use it on cereal, in your smoothie, chocolate pudding, cream fillings, really any recipe that calls for milk. It’s luscious, nutritious and doesn’t have the inflammatory effect that dairy products have.

Here’s to Your Health, Happiness and Success!

Holly