Cocolatto: A Healthy Ice Cream Alternative

Ice cream is not exactly known as a health food, being associated with having high fat and sugar content. But eating ice cream is certainly one of the simple joys of life we cannot completely do without. Fortunately, there are other options particularly for people who have specific lifestyle and health considerations. Cocolatto is one such option.

Why Go for Cocolatto

Cocolatto fits all diets. Whether you are a practicing vegan, diabetic, or your body is unable to tolerate dairy, gluten, lactose, or soy, this ice cream allows you to enjoy without the guilt. The main ingredient is coconut.

Coconut sugar is used as a sweetener while coconut cream substitutes for milk. Cocolatto is dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free. It does not use any animal product or by-product. Each finished product is carefully handcrafted instead of using machines.

Delectable Flavors

I had a chance to taste the Naked Coconut flavor during one of the events I attended recently. Upon checking the Cocolatto website, I found out that there are 3 other flavors available namely Chocolate Cake, Om-My-Kulf, and Macaroon Macarena. This ice cream is available in selected outlets in Metro Manila.

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Coconut Graham Balls

My family is so so fond of sweets that it is necessary to have any dessert ready after every meal. The good thing is that we are able to appreciate food even in its simplest form. One of our easy favorites is the Coconut Graham Balls. It is so easy to make that any member of the family responsible enough to safely work in the kitchen can do it.

Ingredients:

1 pack crushed graham

1 can condensed milk 

dessicated coconut


Procedure:

1. Mix crushed graham crackers with condensed milk.

2. Get about a spoonful or more of the mixture (depending on preferred size) and form into balls.

3. Roll in desiccated coconut. Chill.


Variations:

1. Colorful sprinkles which is especially attractive to children can be used instead of desiccated coconut.

2. Marshmallow can be rolled in the graham mixture for a marshmallow-filled graham ball then coated with melted chocolate.

3. Nuts can be added to the graham mixture for added texture and flavor then coated with powdered sugar.


Without the need for any cooking and with only at least three ingredients, the family can get to enjoy this at any time.