Monday, January 7, 2013

Pumpkin Green Smoothie

Inspired by this recipe.

1/2 c. pumpkin puree
1 c. almond milk
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 large carrot chopped (I didn't have this, but I would def. try adding it)
2 c. baby spinach or other leafy green
2 frozen bananas
I added 1tsp of stevia, but would probably cut this to 1/2 next time.

GAVIN DRANK IT! Hello sneaking veggi's into my picky kids belly.

I really liked it. It was a nice switch up from my normal banana, strawberry, spinach mix.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Frozen Yogurt Pops

2 c. frozen yogurt
2 cups frozen berries - thaw in the microwave for 1 min
1/2 to 3/4 c. confectioners sugar

Combine and pour into popsicle molds and freeze.

Dairy Free Chocolate Pudding

Haven't tried this but saw a variation in a cookbook so I wanted to write it down.

1/4 c. dairy free margarine (smart balance light)
1 c. avacado puree
1 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 c. cornstarch

In a medium sauce pan melt the margarine over low heat. Stir in the avacado puree, sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla. Cook mashing well with a silicone spatula to smooth out any lumps of avacado until the mixture thickens, 3 to 4 mins. Off the heat, gradually stir in the cornstarch. Serve warm.