You can use any biscuit and any ice cream. You could even use different fruits, but then it won’t be strawberry shortcake and that’s too much instability for me. I need some structure in life. Only some.

This recipe is so easy, you only need 3 ingredients.

1.) A biscuit.

I used my gluten-free ones but as I said before, any kind works. Even the one from the can. “I’ll never tell…” (Name that movie) (Here’s the answer in a 16 second clip)

2.) Ice cream.

I used my non-dairy creamy coconut ice cream. Any ice cream works here. Dulce de leche anyone?

3.) Strawberries

This recipe is so easy. It’s just assembling. No need to cook to treat yo self on a Monday.

Start by cutting the tops of the strawberries and slicing them. (If you’re only making one shortcake then about 2-3 strawberries will be enough.)

Now for the assembly.

Slice a biscuit in half and place a scoop of ice cream on the bottom half of the biscuit:

Now sprinkle on some strawberry slices:

Some will stick to the ice cream, some will fall on the plate, all will enter my mouth.

Finally, place the top half of the biscuit on the strawberries and eat!

What a glorious, glorious sight.

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May 10 2014

Homemade Vanilla Coconut Ice Cream

Posted on May 10, 2014 by aHeapingCup

I scream for ice cream.

Actually, it’s more of a hysterical shriek, but that’s not the point.

The point here is ice cream.

Technically this isn’t ice cream, because it’s dairy and egg free. But if it looks like ice cream, tastes like ice cream and walks like ice cream, it’s a duck.

I mean it’s ice cream.

Whatever. This is what you need:

The vanilla bean paste is optional. I use it to get the little flecks of vanilla. You can also use a vanilla bean pod if you have one. Just cut it down the middle and scrape out the vanilla caviar. Swoon.

That white jar has powdered sugar in it, also known as baker’s cocaine.

You should really refrigerate the cans of coconut milk for at least 4 hours. It helps separate the cream from the water and it’s best to have super cold ingredients when making ice cream.

So after the cans have chilled, open the cans and scoop out the top layer of thick cream into a bowl. Pour the coconut water into a separate container and reserve.

The coconut cream should look luscious and sinful. Although it has no dairy and qualifies as Paleo, it is pretty calorie heavy so this is still a treat.

To the coconut cream, add a splash of vanilla extract, a drizzle of vanilla bean paste and a heaping 1/3 cup of powdered sugar or any other sweetener that soothes your conscience.

Now that all the ingredients are in the bowl, whisk it up until the consistency is thick and ribbony like custard.

If you feel it’s too thick, add a little of the reserved coconut water until desired consistency is reached.

Ok, now for the fun part. If you have an ice cream maker, set it up, pour the ice cream mixture in and churn according to your manufacturer’s instructions.

If you don’t have an ice cream maker, do not despair. Just place the mixture in an airtight container and freeze. Take it out every few hours and whisk it for a few minutes then return to freezer. Repeat until desired consistency is reached.

Don’t let anything stop you from making this ice cream!

Below are photos of before and after churning:

It was so hard not to stick my face in this.

I composed myself and placed it in an airtight container and into the freezer overnight.

This morning, I jumped out of bed to check on my ice cream.

Looks perfect!

So, I scooped some out to take a picture, and then I decided it needed a little something.

Maple syrup.

Then I tasted it because it’s a job requirement.

I had coconut ice cream for breakfast.

I need to go workout.

Bye.

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Apr 15 2014

Stuffed Strawberries

Posted on April 15, 2014 by aHeapingCup

These ruby gems are the perfect balance. The almond butter is thick and the fresh strawberries cut through the thickness, then the drizzle of honey and cinnamon give it the perfect spice and sweetness. They. Are. Addictive.

They are perfect as a finger-food dessert with drinks for any party or for a well-deserved snack after a workout. Or for a snack in the dark when no one is looking.

Treat yo self.

Ok, so you just need 4 ingredients for this recipe.

If you’ve never had almond butter before it tastes like peanut butter, but with almonds. As long as you don’t hate almonds you shouldn’t have a problem with almond butter. Since peanuts are not actually nuts (shocking, I know, they are actually legumes), almonds are a great alternative for those of us who are gluten-freeing or paleoing.

After rinsing the strawberries, pull off the husks.