Dessert Recipes

Looking for a delicious guilt-free dessert, or is it brunch? Our gluten-free Chocolate Strawberry Macaroon Parfait is the perfect ménage a trois of something sweet, satisfying, and simply elegant. We use coconut milk yogurt so it is dairy-free and vegan, and a sprinkle of cinnamon to make it as aromatic as it is visually appealing. Enjoy with fresh berries or other seasonal fruit like peaches and apricots.  Now you can Feed Your Body Royally guilt-free all summer long!

Gluten-Free Vegan Macaroon Parfait

Ingredients for 1 serving

6 oz. unsweetened coconut milk yogurt

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 Tbsp. organic flaxseed meal (optional)

Sprinkle of cinnamon

1-2 Hail Merry Choco Macaroons, crumbled

1-2 Hail Merry Strawberry Macaroons, crumbled

1 cup organic fresh berries (if you use strawberries, remove the stem and chop into quarters)

1.  Mix the yogurt, vanilla, cinnamon and flaxseed meal.

2. Spoon a layer of the yogurt mixture in a bowl, top with crumbled Hail Merry Choco Macaroons and then half the berries.

3.  Spoon another layer of yogurt, top with crumbled Hail Merry Strawberry Macaroons.

4.  Top with remaining berries and enjoy.

Feed Your Body Royally with this yummy gluten-free and vegan dessert, or is it breakfast? Two Hail Merry Macaroons have as much fiber as a 1/2 cup of prepared oatmeal. Plus, these little balls of bliss are made with organic virgin Coconut Oil, a saturated fat that does not contain cholesterol because it is plant based. Cholesterol is only found in animal products. Click Here to learn more about this amazing oil!

Hail Merry Macaroon Berry Parfait Recipe (Gluten-Free & Vegan)

Serves 1

1 cup organic fresh berries  (if using strawberries, remove stem and    cut into quarters)
6 ounces unsweetened coconut milk yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sprinkle of cinnamon to taste
1 tablespoon organic flaxseed meal (optional)
1-2 Choco Hail Merry Macaroons, crumbled
1-2 Strawberry Hail Merry Macaroons, crumbled
1. Mix yogurt, vanilla, cinnamon and flaxseed meal.

2. To assemble, spoon a layer of yogurt into a decorative bowl. Top with crumbled Choco Macaroons and then 1/2 the berries. Spoon another layer of yogurt and top with crumbled Strawberry Macaroons macaroons.

3. Top with remaining berries and enjoy immediately. Garnish with fresh mint if desired.

Is it dessert or lunch? Either way, it is the taste of pure love without the guilt. This heavenly combo pairs bananas, Hail Merry’s Choco Macaroons and Hail Merry’s Vanilla Maple Almonds for about 250 calories per serving. And these are not empty calories!  The Fair Trade dark cocoa delivers plenty of mood lifting flavonols and antioxidants; the banana ups the fiber and potassium quotient, and the almonds bring the plant protein and essential omega fatty acids.  For a little extra sweetness and calories, drizzle with organic maple syrup or chocolate sauce, and add a dollop of coconut whipped cream (recipe below). Feed Your Body Royally with this creamy spirit-lifting sundae!

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Makes 3 Servings

3 frozen bananas

.88 oz Hail Merry Vanilla Maple Almonds

6 Hail Merry Choco Macaroons

Organic maple syrup

Raw & Vegan Chocolate Sauce

1. In a food processor, pulse frozen banana until a chunky consistency. Add in Almonds and process until smooth. For a chunky almond ice cream, chop almonds to desired size and fold into bananas that have been processed until smooth and creamy.

2. Slice each macaroon into 8 very thin slices. Arrange 16 slices on the bottom of each serving bowl. Top with banana-almond ice cream.  Freeze any remaining ice cream.

3. Eat immediately or drizzle with maple syrup or chocolate sauce. Sprinkle with crumbled choco macaroons and/or fresh fruit and a dollop with coconut whipped cream or yogurt. Enjoy!

Coconut Whipped Cream

1 15 oz can of coconut cream (not coconut milk or cream of coconut)

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Refrigerate coconut cream for 6 hours of overnight. Open the can of coconut and place entire contents in food processor. Add in sugar and vanilla and whip until firm and fluffy. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated.

What is the difference between coconut milk, cream and cream of coconut?

Coconut milk: Coconut milk has the liquid consistency of cow's milk and is made from simmering one part shredded coconut in one part water. Coconut milk is the basis of most Thai curries.

Coconut cream: Coconut cream is much thicker and richer. It is made from simmering four parts shredded coconut in one part water. The cream that rises to the top of a can of coconut milk is also considered coconut cream.

Cream of coconut: Cream of coconut is a sweetened version of coconut cream, and is often used for desserts and mixed drinks. Because of the added sugar, it is usually not interchangeable with coconut cream.

Christmas is right around the corner and if you have voted to just say ‘no’ to sugar cookies try these Vegan and Gluten Free cookies made with no refined sugar. These whimsical treats  are no-bake, delicious and make a nice presentation. Plus, the gluten-free, dairy-free Hail Merry Choco Macaroons are made with Fair Trade dark cocoa and organic virgin coconut oil to keep your body energized and spirits high. Feed Your Body Royally all holiday long!

2-3 3.5 oz bags Hail Merry Choco Macaroons
2-3 pints Fresh Strawberries; de-stemmed
½ tub Tofutti Vegan Cream Cheese
1 Tablespoon Raw Agave
2-3 teaspoon water

Mix Vegan Cream Cheese with Agave and water. Stir until about the thickness of frosting. Put this into a pastry tube and dispense about 1 teaspoon onto the top of a Hail Merry Choco macaroon. Top with a fresh strawberry that is about the same diameter as the macaroon. Top the tip of the strawberry with more vegan cream cheese mix to form the tassel of Santa’s hat. Serve at room temperature.