Top 5: Vegan Coconut Yogurt RecipesBy Bethany Eaton

Just when we weren’t looking, dairy-free actually got damn well delicious.

When we came across COYO our lives changed forever. Made from 100% natural coconut milk, all COYO yogurts and ice creams (that’s right – ice cream) are free from dairy, gluten, lactose, soya and added sugar.  They’re all vegan too – but if none of the above apply to you don’t worry, they are simply very tasty indeed. We’ve got nutritionist Bethany Eaton to thank – she bought COYO to the UK after struggling to find good dairy-free alternatives for her clients.  Now the range includes fruit flavours (all natural of course) and even a raw chocolate. Here Bethany shares her favourite ways to enjoy coconutty goodness for both seasoned and new COYO-ers alike:

1. Dairy-Free Decadence

Banana and Almond Butter Ice Cream

Scarily straightforward, just don’t tell your guests:

Ingredients:

2 frozen bananas

1 tbsp almond butter

Pinch of cinnamon

2 pitted dates

1 pot vanilla COYO

Method: Whizz it all together in a blender and serve straightaway

2. The Winter Warmer

Coconut Plum Crumble

Ingredients:

8 plums

Paleo granola – we love Eat Evolve for their Paleo granola or Spoon Cereals, who make healthy muesli and granola mixes (see more here)

COYO vanilla and nutmeg ice cream to serve

Method:

De-stone the plums and place in a pan with a little water and a vanilla bean pod. Cook gently with the lid on until plums soften

Then place in ramekins and cover with Eat Evolve paleo granola or Spoon Cereals. Then place in the oven and bake on 120 degrees for 45 minutes or until browned. Serve with a dollop of COYO vanilla and nutmeg ice cream.

3. COYOmole

Guacamole with a Twist

Ingredients:

1 avocado

Squeeze of lime juice

Pinch of paprika

Garlic

Chopped onions

1 diced tomato

Natural COYO

Method: Blend the avocado, lime, paprika, garlic, onions and tomato.  Stir through a tablespoon of natural CO YO before serving.  All you need to decide is whether to go for pittas or crudités…

4. The Frozen Nibble

CO YO Bark

Ingredients:

5 Chopped strawberries

Handful of shelled pistachios

1 pot natural COYO

Method: Mix all ingredients together and freeze until solid.  Break up into pieces and store in the freezer.  Bet they don’t last the week

5. Perfect Punch

COYO Pina Colada

Ingredients:

¼ pineapple

½ peeled lemon

250ml coconut water (we love Unoco)

1 pot natural COYO

Method: Whiz it all up in a blender, stick a straw in and dream of your next holiday…