Hillaire Baumgartner
Nanaimo bars
Nanaimo bars are a rich, three-layered, no-bake bar. A vanilla custard filling is layered between a graham cracker crust and chocolate ganache topping.
Makes: 9 bars
Time: 3.5 hours
Ingredients
2 cups crushed graham crackers
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup salted butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons oat milk
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup dark semisweet chocolate, melted
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Then whisk in the beaten egg. Fold in the crushed graham crackers, pecans, and shredded coconut.
Press the mixture into a parchment-lined 9-by-9-inch baking pan. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Make the custard by combining the powdered sugar, oat milk, vanilla pudding, and butter into a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat until creamy and fluffy.
Evenly spread the custard onto the crust and chill for another hour.
After the custard and crust have set, make the final chocolate layer by stirring together 2 tablespoons of melted butter and melted chocolate. Spread on top of the custard layer and chill for 1 hour.
Once the layers have set, cut into bars and enjoy.
Store the bars in the refrigerator.
Hillaire Baumgartner
Key Lime Parfaits
Key lime parfaits are sweet, tangy layers of a graham cracker crumble, Key lime filling, and whipped cream.
Makes: 2 – 3 parfaits
Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups graham crackers, crushed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 cups sweetened, dairy-free whipped cream, plus more for layers and topping
1, 11-ounce can sweetened condensed coconut milk
1/2 cup Key lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
Instructions
In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker, brown sugar, and melted butter. Set aside.
Make the Key lime filling by mixing the whipped cream, sweetened condensed coconut milk, lime juice, and zest together.
Make individual parfaits by layering the graham cracker mixture, followed by the Key lime filling, and then a layer of whipped cream. Continue layering until you’ve reached the top of your parfait vessel.
Hillaire Baumgartner
Strawberry Kombucha Float
A zippy take on the traditional root beer float. Two ingredients combine to create a tasty, gut-healthy treat.
Makes: 2 floats
Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
1 bottle of strawberry-coconut-flavored kombucha
1/2 pint of vanilla or plain ice cream of choice
Instructions
In a glass, add a couple scoops of ice cream. Pour over the kombucha and eat immediately
Hillaire Baumgartner
Sparkling Cherry Frozen Pops
These frozen pops are made with three ingredients and are a fun way to combine summer fruit and your favorite sparkling water.
Makes: 6 frozen pops
Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
1 cup pitted cherries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 can of cherry sparkling water
Instructions
In a medium bowl, pour sugar over the cherries and let it sit for at least 20 minutes.
Mash the cherries until a liquid and jammy consistency is formed. Spoon the cherries and juices into frozen pop molds, filling about halfway. Then top the remaining with the sparkling water.
Freeze until solid and enjoy.
*Optional, serve the frozen pop in a glass of white wine or rose
