Healthy Raspberry Coconut Ice
Coconut Ice gets a healthy make over taking it to new heights! This recipe does away with the tons of refined sugar and uses raspberries to naturally colour the slice, which not only adds a lovely flavour but also creates a different creamier texture for that layer which gives more contrast between the layers.Deliciously sweet and simple to make. These easy coconut ice bites are so addictive. Only 4 ingredients required. No baking, no specialist equipment – this is a brilliant recipe to make with the kids!Also it would make a great healthy, addition to a kid’s birthday party or any special occasion. Or as a healthy any time dessert or snack for you!Decadent, creamy and bursting with goodness, you’ve never had coconut ice quite like this before...A lovely nostalgic treat that will take you right back to your childhood.
Ingredients
Base Layer
- 2 cups desiccated coconut
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Top Pink Layer
- 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup raspberries, frozen
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 8-10 frozen raspberries, crushed, for topping
Instructions
Base
- Line a loaf pan, small tray or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to function as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.Place coconut into a food processer and process until broken down and starting to release oil (approx. 1 minute). Add honey and vanilla then blitz again until well combined.Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of your pan or dish evenly and set aside on bench ready for the top layer.
Top Pink Layer
- Place coconut into a food processer and process until broken down and starting to release oil (approx. 1 minute). Add raspberries, honey and vanilla and blitz again until combined.Spoon mixture evenly over the base and pop into the fridge to set.Once set, cut into 12 pieces.Store in the fridge or freezer.