Empower Your Health with Plant-Based Living
Meet Haile Thomas, a 19-year-old activist who’s on a mission to spread the power of plant-based living. Her journey began when her father was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, prompting her to create gluten-, dairy-, and egg-free recipes that transformed his health and their family’s life.
Food as Activism
Haile 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. Her cookbook, “Living Lively,” embodies this message, featuring 80 vegan recipes designed to nourish both body and soul.
Summer Treats to Beat the Heat
As we navigate the sweltering summer months, Haile’s innovative recipes offer a refreshing escape. Take her Nutty Cherry-Coconut Soft Serve, a game-changing dessert that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. This creamy treat is crafted with frozen bananas, cherries, and a hint of cashew and coconut butter, all blended to perfection.
The Secret to Smooth Soft Serve
So, what’s the magic behind this recipe? It’s all about 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:
- Pour the canned coconut milk into 12 wells of an ice cube tray and freeze overnight.
- Remove the cubes from the freezer 5-10 minutes before making the soft serve.
- 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.
- Divide the soft serve among bowls and top with coconut flakes and fresh cherries, if desired.
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