Quarantine Day 48: NYC
So here’s the thing about quarantine: Some days, you feel like being Martha Stewart and whipping up something gourmet, that uses every gadget and appliance in the kitchen. While other days, you’re just trying to shovel food as fast as you can into your mouth, most probably forgetting to chew.
Yeah, that’s coming from the girl who just housed an entire bag of frozen peas.
Things are getting desperate.
Anywho — tonight’s recipe is going to hit the spot when the hungry snack monster strikes.
Allow me to introduce to you, Pina Colada Cookies!
They were actually inspired by a Disney movie I watched recently in the Q.
So here’s a little fun fact: When I was growing up, I was a huge Disney Channel Original Movie fan. I mean, we’re talking: High School Musical. The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Zenon the Zequel, Cadet Kelly, The Even Stevens Movie. I was all in.
But my favorite of all time was Rip Girls. And thanks to Disney+, we can now all relive our adolescence as quarantined adults. Wine highly encouraged.
But Rip Girls starred Camilla Belle. It was set in Hawaii. And I may or may not have had a slight surfer girl obsession afterwards, complete with a bedroom decoration overhaul.
So when it comes to anything beach or tropical themed, I like to consider myself an expert 🙂
Thus was born: my Piña Colada Cookies!
I whipped up these bad boys with visions of board shorts and palm trees in my head 🙂
And not only are they gorgeous, but they’re healthy! So you can pop one – or seven – the next time you feel a quarantine snack attack coming on!
They a scrumptious blend of dried fruits and nuts. Kinda like an amped up version of a Larabar. Only, better, IMHO.
And they’re Grain and Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo, and Specific Carb Diet friendly!
In a word…they’re DELICIOUS!
Tropical healthy cookie bites that take your taste buds to Hawaii! 🙂
Here’s what you need: (Makes 10 cookies) — enough for 3-4 people 😉
5 dates, pitted
4 dried pineapple rings
12 almonds
12 cashews
1/4 cup shredded coconut
2 Tbsp coconut butter (NOT oil)
Optional:
Melted dark chocolate (NOT S.C.D. friendly)
Tools:
Food Processor
Directions:
Put everything in the food processor and process for about a minute until everything is roughly the same size. (Like the size of peppercorns.) Then, roll 1 Tbsp of dough into balls. Chill for at least 20 minutes, and enjoy.
Pro Tip: The dough may feel a bit wet when you roll it into balls initially, but that’s just the heat from the food processor melting the oils in the coconut butter. This will go away and “firm up” after 20 minutes in the fridge)
Optional: Melt about 1/4 cup dark chocolate in the microwave (do 30 second increments, stirring in between), or double boiler and dip half of the cookie. (Do this after they’ve firmed in the refrigerator for 20 minutes).
I was literally dreaming about my toes in the sand while chewing on these AMAZING COOKIES!
They’re so tropical! It’s seriously the cookie form of a Piña Colada! You’ve got the pineapple, you’ve got the coconut, you’ve got the sweetness from the dates…now all you need is rum!
But seriously, these are fantastic. They’re sticky and chewy, and the dark chocolate just takes them over the top!
Not to mention they look super elegant and “dressed up!”
I can’t wait to share these with my friends once quarantine is over!
And you don’t have to tell anyone that they’re secretly healthy!! 😉
So bring on the tropics!
If you need me, I’ll be watching Rip Girls, and online shopping for a bikini 🙂
What are you snacking on during Quarantine?
“This is what the Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.” Ez 37:5TAKE ME TO THE B³ STORE!Add Button
A big thank you to my foundational sponsor, BetterHelp Online Therapy. I cannot begin to express how beneficial therapy was for my recovery from anorexia. Speak with an online therapist. Or check out content about eating disorders from BetterHelp.
***THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS ORDERED MY BOOKS, BLOOM: A JOURNAL BY BEAUTYBEYONDBONES AND “MY BLOGGING TIPS“***Click to order your copy!
SIGN UP BELOW FOR MY FREE NEWSLETTER!
GET MY DAILY VIDEOS, RECIPES AND POSTS DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX!
[mc4wp_form id=”30616″]
Here was yesterday’s video! https://youtu.be/8pmp4ZI968A
MAGIC TOOTHPASTE? Yes! I am in love with this superior whitening toothpaste. It keeps my smile sparkling, without sensitivity or bleach! I made a website where you can directly order this miracle product! So if you want to give it a try, you can go ahead and grab a tube for yourself. I promise, your smile will thank you!Get a tube!
I had so much fun going through the FabFitFun winter box — it’s filled with awesome products — from beauty, to fitness, fashion, skincare, home — all full size, valued at over $250, but sold for only $39.99 when you use my code “SANTABABY!”
Be sure to check out my affiliate, Audible. Listening to audiobooks while I cook is literally my new favorite thing. And just for you, they’re offering a Free 30-Day Trial Membership. And with this free membership, you’re going to get 2 free audiobooks! Literally. Free. It is the best deal ever. And if for some reason, you decide it’s not for you, you can cancel within those 30 days and it’s zero money out of your pocket, plus, you get to keep the 2 audiobooks. Soooo…it’s pretty much a no brainer. Plus, it’s a free and easy way to support this blog! So thank you!!
Huge shoutout to my favorite: Ethos Spa Skin and Laser Center in Summit, New Jersey! Located just outside of NYC, this gorgeous medical spa keeps my skin healthy and bright! Stop in and treat yo’self! 🙂
STAY CONNECTED!
@beauty.beyond.bones – Instagram
For Podcast versions of my posts, please check out Patreon! It’s only $2 a month!! You make this blog possible 🙂
And really quickly, I’ve had several questions concerning my Amazon link (amazon.com/shop/beautybeyondbones) — You do not need to buy one of my specific highlighted products on my page, in order for it to “credit” my account. Any purchases that you search or make from anywhere on Amazon, after first visiting my Amazon page, will credit this blog and help support this blog ministry. I am truly so grateful and appreciative to those of you wanting to do so! So thank you! Again, it is an absolutely free, and easy way for you to help keep this blog going!
64 responses to “Piña Colada Cookies!”
Hi I don’t normally comment on your recipe posts but this one I couldn’t resist because you see I just love cashew nuts, could eat them till the cows come home as they say here in Scotland 😃
Thanks so much Kenneth!! Yes me too! They’re the bomb! Hugs and love xox
I absolutely love your enthusiasm! Yay, QuaranTeam! Thanks for cheering me up today. Take good care!
Thank you so much! Yay quaranteam!
So you like Pina Coloda and have a cute lovely face
And you made them into cookies while at rest at your place
Alright. The song is much older than you, but it fit the occasion. Have fun.
Aw thank you! They were a real treat! Hugs and love xox
Aw. You are very graciously welcome your Caralynness. Hugs and love to YOU!!!
🥰🥰🥰
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
And haha I love the song!!!
It did have a great ring to it. You will be dancing around with your toes on the rug.
😎
😎😎😎😎😎
Oh, a little something for you. Enjoy!!! https://johncowgillstoriesoftherailroad.com/2020/04/30/a-ride-in-her-caboose/
These look amazing!
Thank you so much! They were super yummy! Hugs and love xox
Like how do you come up with this stuff. Pretty innovative and cool as well as fun. Cooking is art.
Hahah thank you so much! Yes it is! Hugs and love xox
Although I’m an ’03 baby, I LOVE High School Musical too!! My sister and I would memorize every word to their songs 😂 Also love your Piña Colada cookies, gotta try them out for Mother’s Day since my mom loves piña colada 😂
Oh my gosh yes! We’re allllll in thissss together! Haha same here same here. Thanks! Hugs and love xox
Yesss! I love gabriella and troyyyy
I must say, this is a must. Not just because Pina-colada is, well… one of my favorite of THOSE type drinks, but because it seems simple and awesome looking (shhhh – and better for you than other ‘goodies’) So of course this got my attention! Me. For. Sure. Will. Try! Thanks
Thanks Marianne! Yes they are so quick and easy to make!! Hugs and love xox
My wife used to make something similar for me to take on my long six week trips around remote parts of Asia along with wheat based bakes biscuit sized. They were very welcome after days of eating rice bowls. 🙂
Oh that’s awesome! I’m sure they were!! Thanks for stopping by Ian!
It sounds good, but I would make them minus the coconut and dates 🤢 lol
Gotcha! Everyone’s taste is different! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox
Hugs and love xoxo
🥰
🤗
It looks delicious. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much! Hugs and love xox
My pleasure. Same to you.
xoxo
🥰
Thatz a great recipe. Great post—thanks for sharing. They look scurmpdeliicious! Try saying that five times. We’re in this love together. Thanks for making this quarantine fun. Blessings and Peace.
Thank you so much! Haha five times fast! Yowza!! Stay well! Hugs and love xox
An awesome quarantine recipe…. It looks good….
Thank you so much! They certainly were! Hugs and love xox
Hugs and love for you too….
🥰
Yum! I love no bake cookies!
Me too!!! Stay well! Hugs and love xox
Mmmm!!
Thanks so much Jan! Hugs and love xox
Aaah I lovee Disney!! All those are my favourites and so I love this recipe even more!! :)))
❤
Thank you so much!! Me too! Which is your all time favorite??
Thanks Bri!! Disney is really the best!! Stay well!! Hugs and love xox
Wow, dear Caralyn, that looks very inviting, yum yum – my mouth is already full of water 🙂
I have to take the next plane to New York 🙂
You are not only a sweet person but also a super-cook 🙂
Hugs and love, my friend 🙂
Didi
Thanks Didi! Haha yes they were might tasty! Hope you’re having a great day! Hugs and love xox
Hugs and love, dear Caralyn 🙂
Didi
Ah such a sweet and healthy treat. Exempt the rum for we are not be drinking but otherwise very good recipe. God bless and keep you! <3
you had me at pina colada! and who doesn’t like cookies? this looks like a fun snack, thanks.
Pina Colada Cookies may be nice, but if you sub white chocolate for the dark stuff, Pina Colada Snowballs are even better!! Hmm, wondering if caramel could make Pina Colada Mudpies. I may try that and let you know! 🙂
“Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.” Isaiah 55:2 (just in case any of your readers thought the Bible was booorrring! :-D)
Bwahahahaha! Gotta love disney originals. Fun Fact- my husband and I met doing musicals. We went to different high schools in neighboring towns and when he picked me up from school one day, a bunch of girls from my choir class started squealing, “YOU’RE DATING TROY BOLTON!” Apparently I missed the fact that he played Troy in his high school’s performance of HSM. 😝 #smalltownfamous
These look and sound so delicious!
Thanks so much Ab!! They were!! Hugs and love xox
These sound and look SOOO Yummy!!! I can’t wait to try them!! Thanks for sharing!
aw thank you! they really were! Hugs and love xox
This recipe sounds scrumptious! Definitely going to try these out!
Thanks for visiting True Life Chronicles! Come by again!
thank you so much! oh they were amazing! Hugs and love xox
Those cookies look so good. 🙂
thank you!!
Those look delish! Excited to try them!
thanks so much Amanda! hope you enjoy them! Hugs and love xox