Strawberry watermelon smoothie is the latest addition to my smoothie family of recipes but with an extra special twist. Lately, I’ve been experimenting with collagen peptides and discovered this delicious watermelon flavored collagen by Ancient Nutrition. I love the subtle flavor in this watermelon collagen protein. When combined with fresh fruits like strawberries, coconut yogurt and vanilla almond milk, it …
Strawberry Basil Margarita Cocktail
Strawberry Basil Margaritas has recently become my favorite summer drink. With an overabundance of fresh basil growing on my deck at lightning speed, I can barely keep up with the harvest. Here in Minnesota, basil is one of those beloved herbs that can be expensive and in limited quantities in the winter, while we have our fill in the summer …
Honey-Mango Smoothie Recipe
Every few years my family vacations in Florida for spring break and the first thing I do when I get there is head to the nearest grocery store for their yellow honey mangoes. Next to the sunshine and beautiful beaches, whipping up a huge batch of morning smoothies with plenty of honey mangoes is at the top of my vacation …
Banana Chocolate Collagen Shake
If you haven’t heard by now, amino acids have taken center stage in the world of food and health. The number of people who are actively seeking healthier skin, hair, and nails is growing and so is the number of people who are adding supplements to their daily diets. Because of this, collagen peptides have made their mark on the …
Turmeric Bread and Butter Pickles
Life is full, and the days of preserving the summer harvest to enjoy during the long winter month seem to be a thing of the past. In the age of fast food eating and DoorDash where you can order in from a large selection of your favorite restaurants, the desire to can and preserve foods like fruit jams and old-fashioned …
Blueberry Mint Sparkle
Spring is finally here and I’m more than ready make a trade for some recipes on the lighter side. That’s where this refreshing beauty comes in. The combination of sweet organic blueberries, fresh mint leaves lightly muddled, and a splash of ice-cold club soda makes this drink the perfect way to transition out of the cold and into a long, …
Jamaican Piña Colada Recipe | Caribbean Style
They say, “Summers are for Piña coladas.” But I say this creamy tropical drink is perfect any time of the year! A few winters ago, I vacationed in Jamaica to take a break from the chilly Minnesota weather. It was on this tropical island paradise that I fell head over heels in love with their unique approach to creamy Piña …
Healthy Turmeric Almond Smoothie
Turmeric Almond Milk Shake is a quick and easy way to get a delicious dose of healthy turmeric into your diet. Lightly sweet and satisfyingly creamy. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack-time. Most of us are familiar with turmeric. The bright yellow spice is commonly used for color and flavor in curries and other ethnic dishes. The Chinese have …
Lemon Drop Martini with Coconut Sugar
Print Recipe Coconut Sugar Lemon Drop Martini Recipe Yum Simple, mouthwatering Lemondrop martinis are simple to make and are an excellent choice to serve when entertaining a crowd both large or small. Course Beverage Cuisine American, Middle Eastern Servings people Ingredients 2 shots Vodka2 shots Lemoncello Liquor1 large lemon, juiced reserve 1/2 teaspoon for rimming glass1 cup ice6 frozen grapes …
Popeye’s Muscle Maker Smoothie Recipe
Print Recipe Popeye’s Muscle Maker Yum Course Breakfast Cuisine American Servings servings Ingredients 2 cups vanilla almond milk2 cups coconut water1 1/2 cups fresh organic spinach1 1/2 frozen bananas1 scoop vanilla protein powder1 tablespoon flax seeds1 tablespoon L-glutamine optional1 cup ice Course Breakfast Cuisine American Servings servings Ingredients 2 cups vanilla almond milk2 cups coconut water1 1/2 cups fresh organic …