7 Frozen Treat Recipes that are sure to keep you cool this summer.
What is summer without a little sand, water, and of course ice cream? Frozen treats on a hot day that cool you down and feed the soul. However, the truth is dairy is not everyone’s friend. There have been many summer lake days that my child would say they felt sick and needed to lay down after enjoying a big ice cream cone at the beach. As a mom, I wanted to find a way for him to enjoy the frozen treats of summer without feeling sick and ruining his day after. Food should energize you and make you feel amazing, not laying in bed sick.
I began to play around with a few recipes in the kitchen. There were many “failed” attempts that my kids would take one bite and say they did not like it (my toughest critiques always!). However, after some trial and error I began to produce frozen desserts without dairy and with minimal to no added sugar that not only made them happy but I too enjoyed them so much more than conventional desserts. I am sharing with you 7 frozen treat recipes I love to make for my family on a hot day. Enjoy!
Grain & Nut-Free Granola (paleo, keto, allergy friendly)
Granola. There is something so satisfying and versatile about a good granola mixture. Granola can be a healthy breakfast option in a bowl with milk and fruit, sprinkled on top of greek yogurt, or even as a baked topping on your breakfast muffins. Granola can also be a high protein, high energy snack that you can take on a hike with you or as a 3 pm snack. Granola can even elevate your dessert by adding a crunchy topping to your roasted stone-fruit and whipped cream. Clearly, I am a fan of yogurt.
The Best Paleo, Dairy-free Nacho Cheese
If you are looking for a plant-based nacho cheese dip to align with your vegan, paleo, gluten-free, or dairy-free lifestyle than look no further because I got you covered! Now, I have many my fair share of plant-based cheeses that make claims that have not really lived up. Watering cheese-like bowls that when you dip your chip into it has no substance, but by using Cauliflower you get the rich and creamy consistency of a nacho dip with a healthier spin on ait.
Icebox Chocolate Peanut Buttercup Pie
I have so many friends that love peanut butter and chocolate combinations and are always looking for an option that using whole foods, is gluten and or dairy-free. This Chocolate Peanut Buttercup Pie is the perfect solution! It meets your need for that sweet chocolate and salty peanut butter craving while using real ingredients and free of refined sugars or processed foods.
No-Bake Protein Brownie Kabobs
So, I love food and I love snacking! However, in working with clients with their nutritional planning I find all too often that people have an unhealthy relationship with snacking. Snacking has got this bad rap about being a “naughty habit”. Having small snacks throughout the day can be a great way to keep your […]