7 cool treats
by Lydia Cox
This article was originally published in July 2011
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.