If you are interested in buying organic, vegan, 100% dairy free, gluten free and refined sugar free products then Coco Tribe yoghurt and ice cream is for you. These quality yoghurts and ice creams are plant-based which is made using the best coconut cream.
Coco Tribe Natural Yoghurt contains only 20mg of sodium per 100g and 4g of sugar per 100g with only 1g of sugar per serve. This amount of added sugar is well below the goal of less than 15g/100g. Coco Tribe Strawberry Yoghurt also can boast low sodium per 100g providing only 10mg/100g. Also, only 6.8g of added sugar/100g.
My favourite of three flavours must be the Coco Tribe Chocolate Yoghurt. This yoghurt is also exceptionally low in both sodium and added sugar with only 19mg sodium per 100g and 6.4g sugar per 100g. On top of this your body receives antioxidants from the cocoa.
Cocoa which is an ingredient in both the Coco Tribe Chocolate Ice Cream and Coco Tribe Chocolate Yoghurt is not only a mood enhancer but also contains nutrition benefits for your body. This includes phytochemicals or plant-based chemicals which have health benefits for your body. One main type of phytochemical found in cocoa are flavonoids which act as antioxidants. Antioxidants help to fight off free radicals which can cause damage and disease to the cells of your body.
All three quality Coco Tribe yoghurt varieties give your body the probiotics acidophilus and bifidis. These ‘good’ bacteria or probiotics do not only help keep your guts happy but have strong connections to the rest of your body influencing things like the speed of your metabolism, your ability to digest nutrients, the strength of your immunity, your risk of many diseases like heart disease as well as your mental health.
Coconut is another whole food ingredient in Coco Tribe yoghurt and ice creams. This fruit is a great source of gut loving fibre as well as vitamins and minerals. These include manganese which is needed for your body to metabolise carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Selenium which plays an important role in keeping your thyroid working at its best. Your thyroid produces hormones and plays a major role in the rate of your metabolism. Also, potassium which is a mineral needed to regulate healthy blood pressure levels.
Coconut is also a good source of magnesium which keeps your nerves and muscles working well. Phosphorous which is needed to create strong bones as well as iron which is needed to transport oxygen around your body and plays an important role in optimal immune system function.
The three delicious Coco Tribe yoghurt flavours can be enjoyed as they are or if you are keen on ways to use Coco Tribe yoghurt here is a classic recipe to try:
Summer is coming in hot and this bowl is exactly what I want happening in my kitchen. The tropical flavours of mango, coconut and papaya take me back to a childhood in Fiji and holidays in Canggu, and the sweetness from the fruit is balanced perfectly with the earthy turmeric. The anti-inflammatory properties of the spices and the healthy fats of the Coco Tribe Coconut Oil make this a bowl that feels good, as well as tastes good. Have a play with the toppings – just make sure you’ve got some crunch in there, and toasting makes all the difference.
INGREDIENTS
Quarter red papaya, frozen and chopped
1 mango, frozen and chopped
¼ cup Coco Tribe Natural Yoghurt
1 tsp fresh turmeric, grated (or ¼ tsp dried turmeric)
1⁄2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp shredded coconut
1 tbsp Coco Tribe Coconut Oil
4 ice cubes
1⁄4 cup water
TOPPINGS
Papaya balls
Coco Tribe Natural Yoghurt
¼ cup pepitas
¼ cup coconut chips
¼ cup raw cashews
Pinch of salt
Cinnamon
Tahini
METHOD
To toast nuts and seeds, heat a cast iron pan on a stove top to a medium heat. Add in cashews, pepitas, coconut chips and a pinch of salt. Toast until starting to golden, shaking every few minutes and being careful not to let them burn. Store leftover nuts and seeds in a jar for tomorrow’s bowl.
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. You want the consistency to be similar to ice cream – add a splash more water if you need but be careful not to let it get too runny or you won’t be able to top it.
To serve, add on Coco Tribe Natural Yoghurt, tahini and top with your favourite fruit and nuts. Here, we’ve done it with papaya balls, toasted cashews, pepitas and coconut chips, cinnamon and tahini.
