7 cool treats

by Lydia Cox

This article was originally published in July 2011

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Ruby Jewel Handmade Ice Cream Sandwiches

A delicious indulgence locally made in Portland that feature ingredients from the Northwest. Choose from flavors like Double Chocolate Cookie with Peanut Butter ice cream and Lemon Cookie with Honey Lavender ice cream.


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FrütStix Creamy Fruit Bars

Fresh fruit frozen on a stick — it doesn’t get more refreshing than that. Choose from juicy Mango, Strawberry or Coconut.


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Julie’s Organic Gluten Free Lemon Yogurt Sandwich Cookies

Bright, tangy lemon frozen yogurt nestled between gluten-free vanilla cookies — a delicious combo that shouts summer.


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Almond Dream Dessert Bites

These bite-size nuggets of non-dairy, almond-based vanilla ice cream are dipped in rich chocolate. It’s impossible to eat just one!


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Coconut Bliss Dark Chocolate Bars

Dense and silky, these luscious bars are made with organic coconut milk and organic fair trade cocoa for a dairy- and soy-free treat.


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Rice Dream Frozen Pies

Dreamy and decadent, these non-dairy “pies” feature ice cream made from rice milk. Choose from Mint, Mocha or Vanilla, sandwiched between two oatmeal cookies and dipped in chocolate or carob.


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Tempt Hemp Ice Cream Bars

Made from hemp, these creamy bars are only 100 calories, vegan and free of tree nuts, gluten, dairy and soy. Choose from Chocolate Fudge and Coffee with Cream Swirls.

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