Hello and Happy Friday!!!
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!
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:
Stay cool out there!
To good health and happiness,
Christa
- 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
- Place ingredients in a food processor
- Pulse until combined, using a spatula to push down sides as needed.
- Press down into in a pie dish to form the crust.
- small handful raw almonds
- 4 oz filtered water
- 7 dates
- 1 lb frozen strawberries
- 1 ripe banana
- Place ingredients in a high-speed blender
- 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.
- Pour on top of prepared crust.
- Place in freezer while creating the next layer.
- 1/2 fresh pineapple
- 2 bananas
- 10 ice cubes or so
- dash of stevia
- few dates
- Place ingredients in a high-speed blender
- Pulse a few times, mash down the sides. Pulse a few times, mash down the sides. Repeat until combined.
- Pour on top of prepared crust.
- Proceed to 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
- Use the oranges for your "sand"
- Use the blueberries to create the "ocean"
- Take the banana and place it on the sand at a curve for the "palm tree"
- Use the kiwi as the "palms"
- And the pineapple as the "sunshine"
- A great project for kids and adults!
Stay cool out there!
To good health and happiness,
Christa
