Hi everyone! I’m Lisa from Healthy Nibbles & Bits, and I’m excited to share this Avocado Semifreddo with Strawberries and Basil with you today! This luscious, creamy semifreddo is incredibly easy to make, and it’s the perfect treat to cool you off during these hot summer days.
I came up with this dessert dish as part of Naturipe’s #EatTheRainbow challenge. Together with four other bloggers, we’re sharing delicious recipes that highlight unique ways to eat your berries. Naturipe’s challenge for me was to create a fun dessert with a green color theme that features their juicy strawberries.
Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits, especially during the summer. They’re at their peak of ripeness and flavor and absolutely irresistable. On any given day, you can see me throwing strawberries into my smoothies, snacking on them at work, or sitting in front of a fan, trying to cool off with a fresh bowl of strawberries. Besides their beautiful vibrant color, strawberries are a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber. That’s why I never feel guilty when I indulge in strawberries.
I wanted to share a cold treat with you because, let’s face it, we want the oven off during the summer as much as possible. I have many friends who have special dietary needs, so I decided to create a dessert that is vegan, gluten-free, and paleo. This dessert is naturally sweetened with ripe ruby strawberries and a bit of maple syrup. That’s it.
Many of you probably use avocado in savory recipes, but they are great for desserts, too! Avocados add rich and creamy texture to any batter, as well as healthy fats. Don’t worry about this dessert tasting too much like strawberries. All you’ll taste is some coconut flavor, bright strawberries, and a touch of basil. There’s also a sprinkling of pistachios in here to give the semifreddo a bit of crunch. If you’re looking for a tasty, naturally sweetened treat to share with your family. Be sure to give this Avocado Semifreddo with Strawberries and Basil a try!
A huge thanks to Naturipe Farms for the opportunity to share this dessert recipe with you!
Be sure to follow along, as you will be seeing a RAINBOW of delicious recipes on the Naturipe Farms Blog and on Social Media
- – Week 1 (This Gal Cooks): Breakfast, Color Theme: Red
- – Week 2 (Spoonful Of Flavor): Salad, Color Theme: Orange
- – Week 3 (Recipe Runner): Dinner, Color Theme: Yellow
- – Week 4 (ME! Healthy Nibbles & Bits): Dessert, Color Theme: Green
- – Week 5 (Beyond Frosting): Beverage, Color Theme: Blue/Purple
