# colorwheelmeals.com ## Posts - [DIY Coconut Butter + Lemon Coconut Truffle Fudge](https://colorwheelmeals.com/2012/05/12/diy-coconut-butter-plus-lemon-coconut-truffle-recipe/): Coconut butter feels like one of those tiny luxuries we all deserve. It’s silky, creamy, and honestly… dangerously delicious.And if you’ve ever wondered how it’s different from coconut oil, you’re not alone—I asked the same question the first time I dipped my spoon into a jar. Here’s the simple breakdown: coconut butter uses the whole coconut meat, blended until it becomes this dreamy, spreadable cream. Coconut oil, on the other hand, is just the extracted oil.Think of it the same way you’d compare almond butter to almond oil. One is rich and spoonable… the other is straight-up oil. Same family, […] - [Easter Pops](https://colorwheelmeals.com/2012/04/04/easter-pops/): Oh my goodness… I loved making these little treats, and honestly, they turned out adorable.Sure, they wouldn’t survive long in an Easter basket — trust me, the coconut milk would melt faster than little hands can grab them — but they still make the sweetest Easter treat. And bonus… they’re actually healthy! Good fats for those growing bodies we love so much. Easter Pops For the green coconut “grass,” you can peek at my other post! Start by whisking or blending the coconut milk with your sweetener. Divide the mixture into three bowls and set them aside for a minute. […] - [Healthy Fruit Lollies](https://colorwheelmeals.com/2012/03/31/healthy-fruit-lollies/): Healthy fruit lollies… yes, really.And honestly? They’re amazing for kids. If you tried my rainbow fruit leather, this is the same fun idea—just shaped into cute little suckers instead. Total win for little hands. I took way too many photos while making these (I was basically a proud parent), so just hang with me while I walk you through it. Let’s Start with the First Colors I went with red, orange, and yellow for the first batch. RED: ORANGE: YELLOW:Option 1: Option 2: Blend and set aside. Shaping the Lollies Work one color at a time.Scoop your fruit purée into […] - [Homemade Almond Butter](https://colorwheelmeals.com/2012/03/29/homemade-almond-butter/): Homemade almond butter… …and a tiny little life lesson in patience. Yep, today you’re getting a two-for-one. Almond butter tastes dreamy and it’s honestly simple to make, but it does ask for one thing: patience… and a good chunk of it. Ready? Aprons on. Let’s go. Start with a handful of raw almonds — okay, three cups if you’re like me — and pour them straight into your food processor. Here comes the “hard” part… Turn. It. On. That’s it. No secrets. No magic. Just you, your almonds, and a whirring machine teaching you about character development. And now the […] - [Chocolate Banana Sunbutter Bars](https://colorwheelmeals.com/2012/02/27/chocolate-banana-sunbutter-bars/): Bananas, chocolate, sunflower seed butter… do I even need to finish that sentence?It’s one of those combinations that just makes your heart smile before you even take a bite. Most people pair bananas with peanut butter, but in our house it’s all about Sunbutter — sunflower seed butter — because both of my kids have peanut allergies. Life teaches you to get creative… and honestly, Sunbutter has become a favorite all on its own. And because we love to make things interesting around here, we skip the dairy too. So yes, non-dairy chocolate chips step in and save the day […] - [Banana Split Pie](https://colorwheelmeals.com/2012/02/24/banana-split-pie/): Banana Split Pie - [Pumpkin Love](https://colorwheelmeals.com/2011/11/14/pumpkin-love/): We’re halfway through November, and honestly… it still feels like full-on pumpkin season in my kitchen. Everywhere I turn, there’s a pumpkin waiting to be cooked, blended, or turned into something cozy. Here’s what we’ve been whipping up this month! First mission? Pumpkin seeds.I handed the kiddos a couple of big spoons and told them it was “their special job.” The look on their faces when they touched those slimy pumpkin guts… priceless. They scraped, giggled, complained a little, and finally got every last seed out. We soaked them, patted them dry, tossed them with a splash of oil and […] - [Non Dairy Caramel Apples](https://colorwheelmeals.com/2011/11/01/non-dairy-caramel-apples/): There’s something about fall that makes caramel apples feel absolutely essential, right? Gooey, sticky, a little nostalgic… they just belong next to cozy sweaters and crisp leaves.But the store-bought ones? Between the dairy-loaded caramel, the questionable ingredients, and the nut toppings (a big nope in my house), they’re definitely off the table. So classic mom move I just made my own. I cracked the cider-mill-donut dilemma, and now we’re tackling caramel apples. And honestly? These turned out shockingly close to the real deal… maybe even better because you know exactly what’s in them. Let’s Make That Dairy-Free Caramel Magic Start […] - [Better Than PB and J Sandwich](https://colorwheelmeals.com/2011/10/12/a-better-than-pb-and-j-sandwich/): When I was a kid, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were pretty much my love language.Soft, fluffy Wonder bread…That super-smooth Jif peanut butter…And a big swipe of sugary Smuckers jam… I’m pretty sure there’s even a photo somewhere of me on my swingset, wearing a tiny red bathing suit, grinning with a PB&J in my hand.Oh, how things change. Now that I’m a grown-up, I know exactly what comes with that fluffy white bread (spoiler: not much nutrition), and that sweet jam? A whole lot of sugar. Peanut butter left my world the moment I learned about my kids’ allergies… […] - [Rainbow Fruit Cups](https://colorwheelmeals.com/2009/04/12/rainbow-fruit-cups/): Hey friends!! I couldn’t resist sharing this bright little idea to pair with my “Taste the Rainbow” post below. It’s the kind of snack that just feels like Spring—fresh, colorful, and so fun for the kids! I made mine in individual cups for my two little ones, but honestly, this would look gorgeous in a big glass trifle bowl if you’re serving family or friends. Just grab a clear container—mine was a simple plastic cup I recycled!—or go fancy with a pretty sundae dish. Then comes the fun part: layer your fruit in rainbow order! Here’s what I used: RED: […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)