Showing posts with label Freeze. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Freeze. Show all posts

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Peppermint Dessert Freeze

Greetings!

Today I wanted to share with you a favorite new treat! It is perfect for this most wonderful time of year! And, it can be enjoyed by everyone! It's dairy-free, soy-free, and gluten-free.
















Peppermint Dessert Freeze
(makes about 4 small servings)

Ingredients:
1. 2 frozen bananas (in halves)
2. 1.5 cups almond milk
3. 1 cup ice
4. 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (natural)
5. 4 tablespoons chocolate chips + more for garnish, optional

Directions:
Blend frozen bananas, almond milk, ice, until smooth. Add 4 tablespoons of chocolate chips (I used dairy-free). Blend on low, just enough to break the chips into smaller pieces. Serve in adorable glasses.. and garnish with additional chocolate chips if desired.
















Disclaimer: I am not saying that chocolate chips are healthy. I live by the 90/10 % diet. 90% percent of the time I eat amazingly healthy. 10% of the time I eat chocolate... well maybe only 2%. ;) Learning about the importance of not depriving yourself in my studies this year at Integrative Nutrition this past year has inspired me to start enjoying (organic, dairy-free) chocolate more!

I hope you are enjoying the beginning of the holiday season!

P.S. 'Taste for Healthy' now has a Facebook page! I am so excited to connect with like-minded wellness and nutrition enthusiasts!

Monday, June 20, 2011

Summer Watermelon Icee!

Happy Monday health & wellness lovers! ♥

I have a new summer drink obsession... watermelon icees! You've got to try this!



It tastes as sweet as a convenience store 'icee', but it's made entirely with watermelon! And it's so healthy, clean, refreshing, & innocent! ♥
















I will definitely be enjoying this drink all summer... it cools you off immediately!

How to Make:

2 Ingredients!
  • 2 cups watermelon
  • 1 cup ice
  1. Blend the watermelon into juice.
  2. Add ice cubes. (a few at a time)





















    *Benefits of Watermelon*
    -it's a dieurtic (say goodbye to bloat!)
    -high in vitamins C, A, B6, B1
    -contains potassium, magnesium, & fiber
    -has an alkalizing effect on the body

    Graph from WH Foods











    This week's agenda:
    • exchange health histories with fellow IN student Lauren
    • webinar with business coach Robert Notter
    • start new job the the City! (part time)
    • cooking class with a client! (healthy pizza!)
    • visit venue for 1st seminar, finalize date
    • get the tires rotated, yippee!
    • create Delicious Nutrition newsletter for July!
    • 3 treadmill sessions/social hour with my friend Amber
    • 2 relaxing yoga classes ♥
    • complete test #2 for Integrative Nutrition
    • Soupplantation & "Hangover 2" on Friday!
    • Saturday farmer's market at AV Winery
    • enjoy a relaxing weekend with Jon ♥
    • 'backyard appreciation' (in the early am & late pm... it's going to be 92 degrees!)