These plantains are moist inside and caramelized on the outside. So yummy! Plantains look a lot like bananas. They can be found at Mexican markets, Whole Foods and some grocery stores. The ones I buy have stickers on them that tell what stage of ripeness they are in. You want to buy plantains that are…
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Blueberry – Oat Bars / Eating At The State Fair
Blueberries are in abundance right now and they are juicy, sweet and delicious! Give me a bowl of fresh berries to snack on and I am a happy camper. Having said that, sometimes I want something a little more fancy and dessert like. That’s where these blueberry oat bars come in. The blueberry filling is…
Yonanas
Since I gave up dairy I have been on a quest to find a suitable substitute for frozen yogurt which is one of my favorite summer treats. First I tried the frozen food aisle at Whole Foods but after reading the labels of the dairy free frozen concoctions at the supermarket I left empty handed….
Snickerdoodle Dessert Hummus
So I had this crazy idea the other day to make some kind of dessert/sweet hummus. I Googled dessert hummus and found out that it wasn’t so crazy and in fact many other like minded people had already figured out how to do just what I was thinking of. Thank you Google. I wasted no…
Chocolate Banana Soft Serve
Chocolate Banana Soft Serve with chopped almonds, cacao nibs and raspberries. OMG! This stuff is amazing and if you haven’t tried banana soft serve yet, let today be the day. Look in your fruit bowl and if you have very ripe bananas in there, peel them, slice them and toss them into a freezer bag….
Chia Berry Jam
This is amazing and so easy. A simple recipe of fresh or frozen berries, a little water and chia seeds all heated up results in this lovely berry jam. The chia seeds help it thicken as well as add some fiber, protein and health fats.This is so yummy you will lick the spoon and go back…
Berry Beet Smoothie
Why drink smoothies made with vegetables and fruit? It’s an easy way to get more fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. This drink is filled with vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants yet it tastes delicious. If you don’t find yourself sitting down to a big bowl full of nutrient rich healthy greens on a regular…
Pomegranate Green Smoothie
Oh my goodness this was so refreshing and I love the flavor that the Pom Wonderful added. Now if you have never tried a green smoothie don’t turn your nose up at it. It tastes so much better than you think it will. Pomegranate Green Smoothie 1/2 cup Pom Wonderful Juice 1/2 cup cold water…