So, you’re craving a banana split… but want to stay on the healthy side… enjoy these easy to make Snack Fruit Split Banana goodies. Read entire post here
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Homemade Fruit “Ice Cream”
This is a quick & easy way to enjoy a frozen ice cream treat. All you need is some frozen fruit and you’re on your way! For variations you can: add coconut water add coconut milk add coconut add chocolate chips or carob chips add nuts (after the fruits been in the food processor) Watch […]
Apple Peach Ginger Juice & other juice recipes
Apple Peach Ginger Juice Ingredients 1 peach 2 apples (I mix mine up so you can use whatever you want) 1 inch of fresh ginger root Directions Combine all in juicer. Drink immediately. NOTE: If you do not have a juicer, you can use a food processor or blender. You might have to add a […]
Maple-Cinnamon Applesauce recipe
Maple-Cinnamon Applesauce recipe About 3 1/2 cups Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients 6 McIntosh or other tart apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 Golden Delicious or other sweet apple, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Combine […]
Couscous & Fruit Salad Recipe
Couscous & Fruit Salad Recipe 4 servings, about 3/4 cup each Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous 1 cup chopped nectarine 1 cup mixed fresh berries, such as blueberries […]
Tart Cherry Ice Recipe
Tart Cherry Ice Recipe With the hot summer days still upon us, this is a great treat to cool off with. Ingredients 2/3 cup sugar 2 cups (10 oz) fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed 1/4 cup lime juice Directions Dissolve sugar in 1-1/2 cups water in a saucepan over medium heat; let cool. […]
Lemon Orange Mixed Drink Recipe
When it’s hot and you want something fresh and delightful to really quench your thirst try this quick & easy drink recipe. Lemon Orange Mixed Drink Ingredients 1/2 of a lemon 1 orange 1 tablespoon stevia Ice cubes (about 1 1/4 cups) Water (about 3 tablespoons) Orange wedges or lemon slices (optional for garnish) Directions […]
Homemade Frozen Fruit Bar recipes
Why buy commercially made frozen fruit bars or popsicles when you can make your own in a matter of minutes (ok so add a few hours freezing time) for less the price and you know exactly what’s going into them…real fruit! no sugar, no corn syrup, no preservatives, artificial colorings, etc. Homemade frozen fruit bars […]
Rice cakes w/PB & fruit
When you’re not in the mood for a big complicated snack, and just want something quick (yet healthy & filling) to throw together try rice cakes with peanut butter and fruit. This is so easy, delicious and filling. Wonderful to snack on, and great for post workout too. My daughter actually came up with this […]
Frozen banana bites
What do you do when you’re craving something healthy, cool, refreshing, sweet, nutty and chocolaty? Throw together frozen banana bites. Similar to the old school frozen banana except these are in easy to eat bite size pieces! Did you know that bananas are an excellent source of potassium which replenishes electrolytes, preventing muscle cramps. The […]
