Treats
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
There’s nothing better than a afternoon treat that is healthy! I almost always have sliced bananas in my freezer to add to protein shakes and smoothies. The flavor adds so much and it makes it smoother and colder. I love mine with coconut milk and I feel that it adds so much more nutrition as…
Read MoreBlueberry Cheesecake Dessert
Looking for a dessert that is fast to make and good for you? Here is a quick shake that tastes like cheesecake. One cup of blueberries contains 14 mg of Vitamin C and is filled with antioxidants. Blueberries neutralize free radicals which can affect disease and age in the body. Blueberries contain a type of flavonoid…
Read MoreNutty Cheesecake
One of my favorite treats is cheesecake. I used to go to the Cheesecake Factory with my face pressed up against the glass trying to decide. But I gave it up a few years ago when I gained a few extra pounds. Okay, more than a few. I adapted this recipe from a South Beach…
Read MoreChocolate Bites Delight
Most fats are made up of fatty acids linked together in relatively long chains and are stored in our bodies for energy later. (Fat is basically stored energy in our bodies) So, most oils are fat stored in our bodies. Coconut Oil on the other hand is a shorter molecule known as a medium chained…
Read MoreStrawberry Ice Cream
It’s that time of year! Time for ice cream and strawberries! Get out the ice cream maker and enjoy this wonderful treat! This recipe is from my daughter Kim who loves to cook and make special treats even her mom can have 🙂 Kim’s Strawberry Ice Cream 6 large eggs yolks 1/2 cup whole cane…
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