Slice of Paradise

Hello and Happy Friday!!!
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I've been dying to share this slice of paradise. This design was inspired out in nature, in the low desert of all places. I must have been wanting something cold and wet!

To start, I created a protein bar crust:

I followed it up with some homemade strawberry banana ice cream.

As if that weren't enough I decided to add another layer. Pineapple banana icy on top for the background, my palette's ready!

Have fun and create a scene that will make a splash!

Freeze completely, allow to thaw slightly to cut and enjoy a slice of paradise!

Oh yum!

When you cut into the pie, you will have two layers of colors!

In the summer, having an ice-cold dessert can be the difference between uncomfortable and sweet bliss. I choose sweet bliss! Have a slice and cool off today!

 Crust:

• 2 cup raw almonds
• 2 tbsp chocolate hemp protein powder (or your fav!)
• 2 tbsp coconut nectar
• 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
• opt: pinch of salt

Prep:

1. Place ingredients in a food processor
2. Pulse until combined, using a spatula to push down sides as needed.
3. Press down into in a pie dish to form the crust.

Strawberry Banana Ice Cream (Inspired by the one and only Jerry Berry Ice Cream)

• small handful raw almonds
• 4 oz filtered water
• 7 dates
• 1 lb frozen strawberries
• 1 ripe banana

Prep:

1. Place ingredients in a high-speed blender
2. Pulse a few times, mash down the sides. Pulse a few times, mash down the sides. Repeat until an ice cream is formed. Tip: Try not to blend continuously, pulse it to create air pockets.
3. Pour on top of prepared crust.
4. Place in freezer while creating the next layer.

Pineapple Banana Icy 

• 1/2 fresh pineapple
• 2 bananas
• 10 ice cubes or so
• dash of stevia
• few dates

Prep:

1. Place ingredients in a high-speed blender
2. Pulse a few times, mash down the sides. Pulse a few times, mash down the sides. Repeat until  combined.
3. Pour on top of prepared crust.
4. Proceed to toppings!

Toppings:

• 1 orange - peeled
• 1 kiwi - peeled and sliced
• 1 banana - sliced lengthwise - eat the other half ;)
• 1/4 cup sliced pineapple
• 1/3 cup or so of fresh blueberries

Design:

1. Use the oranges for your "sand"
2. Use the blueberries to create the "ocean"
3. Take the banana and place it on the sand at a curve for the "palm tree"
4. Use the kiwi as the "palms"
5. And the pineapple as the "sunshine"
6. A great project for kids and adults!

Stay cool out there!

To good health and happiness,
Christa