Whipped Coconut Cream

The Whole Life Challenge is not going to ask you to give up all of your favorite foods. It’s going to change how you relate to your favorite foods. You might even find yourself indulging in them during the Challenge. Which, believe it or not, is okay. It’ll cost you a point, but it’s okay. It’s always up to you.

The world around you is not going to be different just because you did this Challenge. Temptations will still be there. You’ll still really like molten center chocolate cake. But when you’re done with the Challenge, you’ll know how to face hard choices and make the ones that leave you feeling fantastic.

We know that “healthy dessert” is kind of an oxymoron, but you’re not only going to discover amazing, actually-good-for-you desserts during this Challenge, you’ll learn how to enjoy your old favorites in a whole new way.

This whipped coconut cream is a WLC stand-by, and if you leave out the coconut crystals (it’s still good, we promise), this recipe will work for any Challenge level.

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Whipped Coconut Cream

With this recipe, you can enjoy an old favorite in a healthier new way.

Category Dessert

Compliance Level Kickstart, Lifestyle

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 4

Author Michael Stanwyck

Ingredients

• 1 can coconut milk chilled
• 1 tbsp coconut crystals
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Combine coconut milk solids (be sure to avoid adding any of the water) with coconut crystals and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
2. Whisk on high until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.

3. Use as topping on fruit of your choice (or layer into a healthy parfait).
   

Recipe Notes

If you leave out the coconut crystals, this recipe is also good for Performance players.

Michael Stanwyck

Michael Stanwyck is the co-founder of The Whole Life Challenge, an idea that developed during his seven years as a coach and gym manager at CrossFit Los Angeles.

He graduated from UCLA with a BA in philosophy as well as a degree from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, and feels food is one of the most important parts of a life - it can nourish, heal, and bring people together.

Michael believes health and well-being are as much a state of mind as they are a state of the body, and when it comes to fitness, food, and life in general, he thinks slow is much better than fast (most of the time). Stopping regularly to examine things is the surest way to put down roots and grow.

He knows he will never be done with his own work, and believes the best thing you can do for your well-being starts with loving and working from what you’ve got right now.