Mint Chip Avocado Ice Cream

Ingredients for 2 servings 2 large ripe avocados ¼ cup honey(85 g) ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk(60 mL) 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 pinch sea salt dark chocolate, chopped, to taste Preparation Add the avocados to a blender or food processor, along with honey, coconut milk, peppermint extract and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary. Pour mixture into a freezer-safe dish … Read more

coconut cake

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/4-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened3 cups sugar5 large eggs1/2 cup lemon-lime soft drink3 cups cake flour, sifted1 teaspoon lemon extract1 teaspoon vanilla extractPineapple FillingCream Cheese Frosting1 (6-ounce) package frozen flaked coconut, thawedGarnish: fresh mint sprig Preparation : Grease bottom and sides of 3 (9-inch) … Read more

Pineapple Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Pineapple Strawberry Banana Smoothie is so delicious and refreshing! When you drink it, it feels like you’re on a tropical island! Plus a huge bonus of Vitamin C to help ward off the dreaded spring cold. 1 banana, broken into thirds 1 bag of frozen pineapple 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled 1 cup orange juice … Read more

Nanny’s Famous Coconut-Pineapple Cake

Ingredients 1 (15 1/4-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened 3 cups of sugar 5 large eggs 1/2 cup lemon-lime soft drink 3 cups cake flour, sifted 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pineapple Filling Cream Cheese Frosting:1 (6-ounce) package frozen flaked coconut, thawed Garnish: fresh mint … Read more

FIVE-CUP FRUIT SALAD

INGREDIENTS 1 can (8-1/4 oz.) Pineapple Chunks, undrained 1 can (11 oz.) Mandarin Oranges, drained 1 container (8 oz.) Sour Cream (can use light) 1 cup Coconut Flakes (or shredded) 1 cup Miniature Marshmallows INSTRUCTIONS Drain pineapple chunks, reserving 1 Tbsp. of the juice. Mix pineapple chunks, reserved juice, mandarin oranges, sour cream, coconut flakes … Read more

Do Nothing Cake

Ingredients 2 cups of sugar. 2 cups of flour. 2 eggs. 1 tsp of baking soda. 1 tsp of vanilla. 16 ounces of undrained crushed pineapple. You’ll Need (for the icing): ½ cup of butter. 1 cup of sugar. ¾ cup of evaporated milk. 1 cup of coconut. 1 cup of nuts. 1 tsp of … Read more

No Bake – Pecan Coconut Praline Cookies

Ingredients:2½ cups sugar½ cup evaporated milk½ cup corn syrup½ cup butter1 teaspoon vanilla2-2½ cups chopped pecans2½ cups grated coconutDirections:Set pecans, coconut, and vanilla off to the sideMix sugar, evap milk, corn syrup, and butter in large saucepan.Bring to a rolling boil & boil for 3 minutes.Remove from heat & add pecans, coconut, and vanillaStir for … Read more

COCONUT PECAN NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE BARS

INGREDIENTS: 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup creamy peanut butter ½ cup honey ¼ cup butter 1½ cups old fashioned oatmeal 1½ cups sweetened coconut flakes 1 cup chopped pecans INSTRUCTIONS: Place the chocolate, peanut butter, honey, and butter in a large glass mixing bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes at full power. Remove from … Read more

IMPOSSIBLE COCONUT CUSTARD PIE

EXPERT TIPS: Ever wonder why there is such a difference in the price among vanilla extracts? Pure vanilla extract gets its flavor from extracting real vanilla beans and is more expensive. Imitation vanilla, on the other hand, is created from various artificial flavorings and therefore less costly. Read coconut packages closely and you’ll notice that … Read more

No Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert

No Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert topped with coconut is cool, creamy and perfect for summer. You’ll want to make this easy vintage dessert again and again! I found this little gem of a dessert when I was going through my grandma’s collection vintage recipes. You’ve probably noticed that I’ve been sharing a lot of old retro … Read more