Peachy-Lime Strawberry Smoothie

November 2, 2015 By

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Breakfast smoothies are my go-to morning food.  They are time saving, can be drank on the way to work plus there are so many different flavors that can be created, I never get bored.  But not all smoothies are created equally or provide the same nutritional value.

Peachy-Lime Strawberry Smoothie
unique flavors create a thick eat with a spoon smoothie.
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Prep Time
5 min
Prep Time
5 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 1/4 cup of Silk Almond/Coconut Milk
  2. 1 scoop Vegan Tropical Strawberry Shakeology
  3. 1 Tbsp Sprouts Creamy Organic Peanut Butter
  4. 3-6 Ice Cubes (this will create the thickness)
  5. 2 Tbsp of Starbucks Lime Refresher or 1/2 fresh lime juice
  6. 1/2 cup of frozen organic peaches
  7. 2 Fresh Strawberries, if desired
Instructions
  1. Blend all ingredients except fresh strawberries. Pour into glass.
  2. Mash fresh strawberries and place juice on top of smoothie. Use a toothpick to swirl color in.
  3. Note - it would also be fine to add all of mashed strawberry in for a different look and texture.
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 In March of 2015, I began using Shakeology when I looked at the ingredient list and was pretty impressed.  I was willing to put my current protein powder aside and put it to the test.  Within 3 months, my face had cleared up, my energy increased, my cravings were manageable, my thinking was clearer and my digestive tract was running like clockwork.  Shakeology is more than a protein powder but made from whole food with vitamins and nutrients that support a healthy lifestyle.  Even on days I miss my nutrition mark, drinking Shakeology secures my body one sound meal.  Want to know more – email me at debra.hallock@gmail.com Remember recipes give a direction to head but are suggestions and one can most the time exchange similar ingredients in an out to achieve general destination. Do you have a special smoothie combination you really like?    

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Peach Cobbler with Biscuit Topping

September 2, 2015 By

I’m not sure there is a more perfect fruit than a fresh peach and when they are in season – it’s time to make my husband a peach cobbler.  I’ve used this recipe for over 20 years.  Every time I learn more about ingredients that have a better nutritional value and work better in our bodies , I go back to the recipe and include that information.  Once you make it once or twice you can start substituting other fruits in place of the peaches for variety.  

6-22-14-Peach Cobbler - Baked 

Peach Cobbler with Biscuit Topping
Serves 6
An easy to make cobbler recipe.
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Ingredients
  1. For fruit filling....
  2. 1/4 cup of Wax Orchards Fruit Sweet or 1/3 cup sugar - adjust to taste (fresh peaches can be very sweet and not need as much sugar)
  3. 1 tsp cinnamon
  4. 2 Tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot
  5. 1/3 cup of water-sometimes the peaches will have enough liquid. If using canned peaches - some of the reserved liquid can be used. If using Fruit Sweet - 1-2 Tbsp should be enough water.
  6. 4 cups of fresh peaches, sliced (canned peaches - drained can also be used)
  7. For biscuit topping....
  8. 1 cup flour (your choice) - Cup4Cup Gluten Free Flour, White Spelt, Wheat - your choice
  9. 2 Tbsp sugar - I used organic coconut sugar
  10. 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  11. 1/4 tsp salt
  12. 6 Tbsp of butter - cold - I used Kerrygold - from grass-fed cows
  13. 2 eggs
  14. 2 Tbsp Milk (your choice) - I use unsweetend almond milk
  15. 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract
  16. 2 vanilla beans - optional but makes this extra special.
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Mix cornstarch/arrowroot, sugar, and cinnamon together. Place peaches in medium saucepan and cook for a minute or two over medium heat to release liquid from fruit. Add cornstarch mixture into peaches to incorporate. Add liquid if necessary. This mixture should be thick. Stir but not too often to avoid breaking up the fruit.
  3. Place hot fruit into lightly sprayed 8 x 8 square pan or an 8 X 1 1/2-inch round pan.
  4. I like to place my cobbler on a foil lined cookie sheet to catch any bubbling overflow of fruit for an easy clean up.
  5. Combine the flour, 2 Tbsp sugar, baking powder, salt in a mixing bowl.
  6. Cut cold butter into small pieces and mix into dry mixture until it resembles course crumbs.
  7. In a separate bowl - combine eggs, milk and vanilla. Mix into dry ingredients until just moistened. Don't over mix - the trick to a tender biscuit topping is not to over mix.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto of peaches. Biscuit Topping can be sprinkled with sugar, if desired.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Biscuit topping will be golden brown. Insert a tooth pick into biscuit until it comes out clean.
  10. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
  1. If you are using canned peaches - use the ones that are packed in their own juices with no added sugars.
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6-22-14-Peach Cobbler-Slice Peaches
Choose ripe peaches, peel and slice.

6-22-14-Peach Cobbler-Peaches in Pan
After thickening the peaches – place in baking pan

6-22-14-Peach Cobbler-Butter & Wet Ingredients
Cut butter and combine eggs, milk and vanilla

6-22-14-Peach Cobbler-butter into flour
Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients

6-22-14-Peach Cobbler - Dough - Ready to Bake
Drop the dough onto the top of the hot peaches

Peach Cobbler - plated - 6-22-14
Ready to enjoy

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Green Peach Smoothie

December 8, 2014 By

Peaches and Spinach instead of my morning tea???? – You bet.  Other than the nutrients and the color of your smoothie turning green you’ll hardly know the spinach is there.

Green Peach Smoothie

Why use chia seed?  Here are a few reasons:  improves heart health, energy levels, diabetic symptoms, aids weight loss and reduces inflammation.  For complete article Read Here.

Green Peach Smoothie
Serves 1
Peaches, spinach and chia - yum
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup of vanilla unsweetened almond milk
  2. 1 Serving of Protein Powder
  3. Sprinkling of Cinnamon
  4. 1 Tbsp of Chia Seed
  5. 1 Tbsp of Ground Flax Seed
  6. 1 cup of frozen peaches
  7. 1 cup of fresh spinach
  8. 4-5 ice cubes
Instructions
  1. Blend together and enjoy.
Notes
  1. Chia will act as a thickening aid - so have a spoon available just in case.
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