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Lavender Coconut Yogurt Bark with White Chocolate

Lavender Coconut Yogurt Bark 1 With Spring approaching, I want to share this yummy and aromatic Lavender Coconut Yogurt Bark. Bark candies are traditionally made with just chocolate, but I created a frozen yogurt bar this past summer and I thought, why not combine these two for one delicious dessert?!

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This bark is lower in sugar than traditional bark from the use of the Greek yogurt, but still has that decadent flavor using melted white chocolate. Lavender is such a beautiful herb to use in dessert recipes. It is aromatic and adds a freshness to dishes, perfect for springtime recipes.

Lavender Coconut Bark with White Chocolate

The bark is finished with fresh lemon zest, extra coconut and white chocolate chips. Pop these babies in the freezer and you will have a springtime treat in no time.This chilled treat melts quickly, so enjoy it like you would ice cream.

 

Coconut Lavender Yogurt Bark with White Chocolate

 Coconut Lavender Yogurt Bark with White Chocolate

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, divided
  • 1/2 c + 1/4c mini white chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp lavender buds, divided
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Melt coconut oil in microwave until melted.
  2. Add 1 tsp lavender, stir.
  3. In a mixing bowl add Greek yogurt. Stir in half of coconut flakes to combine.
  4. In a small bowl melt 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips until melted working in 30 second increments. Stir coconut oil/lavender in with melted white chocolate chips.
  5. Pour white chocolate mixture in with Greek yogurt stirring quickly as you pour.
  6. Pour into an 8x13 pan. Scatter the rest of the coconut top. Sprinkle the rest of lavender buds and the lemon zest. Gently press toppings into yogurt.
  7. Freeze 2 hours. Use a butter knife to break up into pieces of bark. Store in an airtight container in freezer.
http://freshandfit.org/lavender-coconut-yogurt-bark-with-white-chocolate/

Strawberries and Cream Protein Pie

Strawberries and Cream Protein Pie

Here in Chicago the weather has been up and down. Today for example, the temperature was 54 degrees and tonight we are going to be getting 1-3 inches of snow. Welcome to living in the great Midwest. Anyhow, the 5 minutes of warmer weather prompted me to start testing out Spring recipes. I decided on this delicious oat and flaxseed crusted Strawberries and Cream Protein pie. It is like a cross between cheesecake and custard pie.

Strawberries and Cream Pie Recipe

I’ve been working with an awesome protein and supplement company, Muscle Sport, creating recipes that incorporate their products,  so I am using their vanilla protein in today’s recipe. You can use any protein that you prefer. There is a ton of protein in addition to a great complex carb source, oats. Fresh strawberries and almond milk give this pie a delicious flavor without being overly sweet. Spring will be in the air no matter where you live once you try this lovely pie!

 

Strawberries and Cream Protein Pie

Strawberries and Cream Protein Pie

Ingredients

  • FOR CRUST
  • 1.5 c old fashioned oats
  • 1 c ground flaxseed
  • 1 c water
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • FOR FILLING
  • 1 c strawberries, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 c unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp tapioca starch

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, flaxseed, sea salt and water. Stir to moisten. Stir in maple syrup
  2. Grease a 9 inch round pie pan with coconut oil. Pour crust into pan and press to fit pan.
  3. Bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, combine egg and almond milk. Slowly whisk in protein powder and tapioca starch until well combined.
  5. Stir in strawberries. Pour mixture over crust. Bake 60 minutes or until top is lightly browned and center is cooked through.
  6. Cool at room temperature 20 minutes. Chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours. Slice.
http://freshandfit.org/strawberries-and-cream-protein-pie/