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Coconut Orange Glow

Coconut Orange Glow: Your Ultimate Creamy Tropical Dessert

Coconut Orange Glow is a refreshing and creamy tropical dessert that brightens your day with its citrus flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 desserts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 can Coconut Cream well-chilled
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Fresh Fruit such as mango or pineapple
  • 1/4 cup Mint Leaves for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Nuts such as almonds or cashews

Equipment

  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by gathering your chilled coconut cream, fresh oranges for juicing and zesting, and your chosen sweetener like maple syrup.
  2. In a blender, combine the chilled coconut cream, freshly squeezed orange juice, maple syrup, and the grated orange zest. Blend on high for about 30-60 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. After blending, taste your mixture to ensure the sweetness is just right. Add more maple syrup or honey if needed, and blend for an additional 10 seconds.
  4. Pour the creamy mixture into clear glasses or bowls, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Once chilled, remove the Coconut Orange Glow from the refrigerator, optionally garnish with toppings, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dessertCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This dessert is best served chilled and can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

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