Empower Your Health with Plant-Based Living

Food as Activism

Meet Haile Thomas, a 19-year-old activist who believes that food can be a potent tool for activism and community empowerment. By embracing a plant-based lifestyle, we can harness the energy of healthy eating and wellness to drive positive change.

Summer Treats to Beat the Heat

As we navigate the sweltering summer months, Haile’s innovative recipes offer a refreshing escape. One such recipe is her Nutty Cherry-Coconut Soft Serve, a game-changing dessert that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.

The Secret to Smooth Soft Serve

The magic behind this recipe lies in freezing coconut milk overnight and then blending it with your chosen ingredients. The result is a bright, sweet, and light soft serve that’s perfect for hot summer days.

Get Creative with Toppings

Take your soft serve to the next level by adding a sprinkle of coconut flakes and fresh cherries. The combination is nothing short of sublime.

Nutty Cherry-Coconut Soft Serve Recipe

Servings: 2-4

Ingredients:
  1 can full-fat coconut milk
  1/4 cup unsweetened oat milk
  2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  1 medium/large banana, cut into 6 pieces and frozen
  1 cup frozen cherries (about 20)
  1 tablespoon cashew butter (or nut/seed butter of your choice)
  1 tablespoon coconut butter (optional)
  1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, or to taste
  Optional toppings: Coconut flakes, fresh cherries

Instructions:
  1. Pour the canned coconut milk into 12 wells of an ice cube tray and freeze overnight.
  2. Remove the cubes from the freezer 5-10 minutes before making the soft serve.
  3. Blend the coconut milk cubes, oat milk, maple syrup, banana, cherries, cashew butter, coconut butter (if using), and cardamom in a high-powered blender or food processor until thick and smooth.
  4. Divide the soft serve among bowls and top with coconut flakes and fresh cherries, if desired.

Tips and Variations:

• Experiment with different types of non-dairy milk and flavorings to create unique soft serve flavors.
• Try adding other fruits, nuts, or spices to the blend for added texture and flavor.
• For a creamier soft serve, add an extra tablespoon or two of coconut butter or cashew butter.

Get creative and enjoy!