Healthy treats have never been so easy (and delicious). Here are three no bake 5-minute paleo treat recipes.
Coconut Caramel Haystacks
Ingredients:
2 cups unsweetened coconut chips (optional sub: shredded coconut flakes)
9 pitted medjool dates
1/4 cup coconut cream (the thick stuff in full-fat canned coconut milk)
1 teaspoon almond butter
mini chocolate chips (optional)
Directions:
Microwave the dates for 10-20 seconds, until softened. Place the warm dates in a food processor and add the coconut cream and almond butter. Pulse until well combined. Pour the mixture over coconut chips and stir well to coat. Add the chocolate chips if desired. Mold into cookies and store in the refrigerator. Makes 6-8 cookies
Peaches ‘n Cream Sorbet
Ingredients:
1 large peach, pitted
2 tablespoons coconut cream (the thick stuff in full-fat canned coconut milk)
1 teaspoon raw honey
handful of ice
Directions:
Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend well. Serve immediately. Serves 1
Chocolate Drizzled Freeze-Dried Mangos
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons chocolate chips (dairy-free for paleo)
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
2 ounce bag of freeze dried mango (or fruit of choice)
Directions:
Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe dish. Microwave in 10-15 second intervals, stirring in between. Continue to heat in intervals until chocolate chips are fully melted. Drizzle the chocolate over freeze-dried fruit and refrigerate a few minutes to harden.
Fore more healthy summer treats, check out these Creme de Menthe Avocado Fudgsicles, Paleo Key Lime Pie Energy Balls, No Bake Chocolate Mango Bars, or Raw Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake.