Written by Jo
I’ll be honest: when I look at these strawberry coconut butter hearts, I think of the one my soul loves. And it makes me want to write poetry…
What Is Love?
By: JoLove is when you find yourself smiling all the time, just because…
Just because you thought of that special someone.
Love is when there’s a song in your heart, all the time…
All the time because you’re happy… after all you’re in love.
Love is when you can’t explain what it is you are feeling,
And that special someone feels the same and gives everything meaning.
Love is when you don’t need to say a word,
You don’t need to do a thing,
Your heart is stirred.
Love is everything, and anything, and then a little more.
Love is… love is… love is amazing.
Back to these yummy treats. They remind my family of yogurt melts or frozen yogurt. Because they are naturally sweetened with strawberries, raw honey, and beet juice, they are safe for those on special diets such as the GAPS and Paleo diets. Grain-free, sugar-free, dairy-free goodness! You will need a silicone heart mold for these to shape up properly.
Use the freshest possible ingredients for the best results!
Strawberry Coconut Butter Hearts
Ingredients:
- 4 heaping tbsp. coconut Butter
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 tbsp. raw honey
- 1 cup strawberries (approximately 12 big ones)
- 2 tbsp. beet juice (for color)
- 6 drops almond extract
Directions:
Step 1: Wash strawberries and cut each one into 4 pieces. Slice a small piece of beetroot to juice (or grate and press out liquid).
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together coconut butter, coconut oil, honey and almond extract.
Step 3: Add strawberries and mash well (I used a potato masher). Taste and add more honey to sweeten if desired.
Step 4: Fill half of the heart molds with the mixture as-is.
Step 5: Add beet juice to the desired color, mix well, and fill the remaining molds. They don’t have to be perfect but do press them down a bit and try to get out the air bubbles. This is what they look like after coming out of the freezer:
Step 6: Put the mold in the freezer for at least 1 hour. Carefully remove hearts while frozen, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Strawberry Coconut Butter Hearts
Ingredients
- 4 heaping tbsp. coconut Butter
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 tbsp. raw honey
- 1 cup strawberries approximately 12 big ones
- 2 tbsp. beet juice for color
- 6 drops almond extract
Instructions
- Wash strawberries and cut each one into 4 pieces. Slice a small piece of beetroot to juice (or grate and press out liquid).
- In a small bowl, mix together coconut butter, coconut oil, honey and almond extract.
- Add strawberries and mash well (I used a potato masher). Taste and add more honey to sweeten if desired.
- Fill half of the heart molds with the mixture as-is.
- Add beet juice to the desired color, mix well, and fill the remaining molds. They don't have to be perfect but do press them down a bit and try to get out the air bubbles. This is what they look like after coming out of the freezer:
- Put the mold in the freezer for at least 1 hour. Carefully remove hearts while frozen, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Jo, these look wonderful! YUM! So fun to discover your site! Lots of blessings to you!