Raw Vegan Coconut Cookies

These…are…SO GOOD!!!!! These have such amazing flavor and are light, simple, not too sweet and just melt in your mouth. Plus they’re raw so they are quick and simple to make!IMG_20160218_132707I made these for Valentine’s Day this year (hence the heart shapes & pink frosting) but you could make these any ol’ time and leave the frosting white or make it any color you’d like, for that matter. They keep for a week or 2 in the fridge and could be made in larger batches and kept in the freezer.

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Garden of Life Review – RAW Meal

CaptureThis post is long overdue! My apologies for that.

As you may know, I recently teamed up with Garden of Life to review their products and host giveaways.

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First I must say that GOL is a company full of amazing people who are kind, funny, and so supportive of everyone they work with; athletes and non-athletes alike! They have integrity with their product and believe in what they produce and sell <–If that doesn’t make you want to support them then….well, then follow me on Instagram (@fitlauraxo) and enter my next giveaway so you can try their products and you’ll see why they are so great!!

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Vegan Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

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I try to consume very little to no dairy…mainly just because I think other alternatives are healthier and taste better (almond milk…mmmm!!). AND it gives me the opportunity to experiment with new flavors, ingredients, and ideas which I LOVE 🙂

I was craving something sweet yesterday and I came up with this brilliant idea for “ice cream”. I know you will love it as much as we did and kids would go crazy over it!!!! Oh…did I mention it is healthy?? How about that it took me less than a minute to make?? Well both are true and I can’t wait to try more varieties!!

Last fact: It is raw in addition to vegan 🙂

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup raw almonds
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 3-4 ice cubes
  • 3-4 dates (adjust for sweetness of your liking)
  • OR
  • 2-3 Tbs honey (again, adjust for sweetness of your liking)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6-8 frozen strawberries
  • 2 small or 1 large frozen banana**

Put almonds, water, ice, dates (or honey), and vanilla in a high-powered blender (I have and recommend a Nutribullet) and whirl away until it appears white and frothy. Add in strawberries and banana and blend again until all incorporated well 🙂

You can eat it right away or place it in the freezer for 15 minutes if you want a harder ice cream.

**Frozen banana tip/warning: make sure you peel them before you freeze them!!!!! Otherwise you are never getting that peel off!!! Haha I always keep a ziploc of frozen bananas because A. they keep longer and B. its a great addition to any smoothie or shake!

Eat. Enjoy. Love.