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Perfect Banana Pudding

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Perfect Banana Pudding Banana pudding is our spirit dessert: It's not super classy but always welcome at any party because people can't not dig into it.  INGREDIENTS 1 1/3 c.   milk 1  package instant vanilla pudding mix 1  can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.) 3 c.   heavy cream 1 tsp.   pure vanilla extract 1  box vanilla wafer cookies (12 oz.) 4  bananas, sliced into coins 2 tsp.   sugar DIRECTIONS 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine milk, vanilla pudding mix and sweetened condensed milk.  2. Whisk thoroughly, breaking up any lumps, and refrigerate for at least 5 minutes, or until set.In another large bowl, combine heavy cream and vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.  3. Set aside half of the mixture for topping the dish. Fold remaining half into the pudding mixture. 4.Cover the bottom of a 3-quart trifle dish with vanilla wafers. Top with one-third of the pudding mixture. Cover with another layer of the wafer co

RASPBERRY PEACH LEMONADE

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RASPBERRY PEACH LEMONADE Raspberry Peach lemonade a simple drink that helps your body relieved with its sensation! Never failed for any occasion INGREDIENTS RASPBERRY PEACH PUREE: ⦁ 4 fresh peaches, pitted, then diced into large chunks ⦁ 1 cup fresh raspberries ⦁ 1 1/4 cups water ⦁ SIMPLE SYRUP: ⦁ 1/2 cup granulated sugar ⦁ 1/2 cup water LEMONADE : ⦁ 7 cups cold water ⦁ 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice (from approximately 4 lemons) ⦁ ice cubes ⦁ additional raspberries, for garnish optional ⦁ additional peach slices, for garnish optional ⦁ mint sprigs, for garnish optional INSTRUCTIONS 1. Add diced peaches, raspberries and water to a food processor or blender and process until pureed. 2. Place a sieve over a large mixing bowl and pour peach raspberry puree into the sieve.  3. Use the back of a large spoon to push the puree around so the liquid falls through the sieve and seeds/skin stay inside the sieve.

Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Cookies

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Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Cookies Chewy cookies bursting with sunshiny lemon flavor! They’re gluten-free, lower carb, and packed with protein… But you’d never guess that with how sweet they taste! INGREDIENTS ¼ c (28g) coconut flour (measured correctly) 2 scoops (84g) vanilla protein powder (I used Jamie Eason's Lean Body for Her) ¾ tsp baking powder ½ tsp xanthan gum ¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp (9g) poppy seeds 1 tbsp (3g) lemon zest (about 1 medium) 1 ½ tbsp (21g) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 1 large egg white, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp (45mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 medium) ¼ c (60mL) agave 2 tbsp Swerve 2 tbsp Truvia INSTRUCTIONS In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, protein powder, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt, poppy seeds, and zest. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the lemon juice and agave. Mix in the Swerve and Truvia

Frosted Strawberry Lemonade

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Frosted Strawberry Lemonade – Dairy Free, Sugar Free Delicious and refreshing Frosted Strawberry Lemonade. Perfect treat to serve your family! Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free, Low-Carb. THM-FP, Keto Ingredients 1/4 cup lemon juice 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon collagen(optional) 1/2 teaspoon stevia (Now Better Stevia Extract) or 2 “doonks” of Trim Healthy Mama Stevia Extract 2 pinches Himalayan salt or Mineral Salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon glucomannan 6-7 strawberries, fresh or frozen 3 cups ice cubes (around one full tray) Instructions Put lemon juice, almond milk, collagen, stevia, salt, and vanilla in blender.  Turn on low for just a few seconds to mix.  While blender is on low, slowly add in glucomannan. Blend on low for 30 seconds and turn off.  Add in strawberries and ice cubes, blend on high until completely blended. Notes If you split this drink with a loved one you can add an additional tablespoon of collagen so th

Mint and White Chocolate Hot Cocoa

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Mint and White Chocolate Hot Cocoa White Chocolate and Mint Hot Cocoa - a new, simple and delicious holiday drink the whole family will love. Ingredients 2 cups milk 2 cups half & half ½ bag white chocolate chips 1 tsp. peppermint extract few drops of green food coloring Crushed Andes mints and Whipped Cream for garnish Instructions In a large pot, add milk, half & half and heat over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Add white chocolate chips and stir until completely melted. Add extract and food coloring. Stir well. Top with Whipped Cream and Andes. Serve warm .

Creamy Spinach Roll Ups Recipe!

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Creamy Spinach Roll Ups Recipe! Creamy Spinach Bites Easy Recipe! Super Bowl Appetizer Recipe for a Bite Sized Mini Snack! INGREDIENTS 8 Oz. Cream Cheese 8 oz. Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder 1/4 Yellow Onion Diced Small 1 – 10 oz. Package of Frozen Spinach, Thawed and Drained Really Well 1 Box of Puff Pastry Sheets (2 Sheets) 1 Egg 1 Tbsp. Water DIRECTIONS Combine the Egg and Water and Beat untill well mixed. Combine Softened Cream Cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese, Garlic Powder and Onion in a bowl and mix well. Add Spinach into the Cream Cheese Mixture and stir. Unroll Puff Pastry Sheets and Brush both sides with Egg and Water Mixture. Spread Cream Cheese and Spinach Mixture over one side of the Puff Pastry. Roll Up the Puff Pastry and Slice. Place rolls on a Baking Sheet and bake at 400 Degrees for 20 Minutes or until the Puff Pastry turns a golden color.

LEMON BLUEBERRY VODKA SPRITZER

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LEMON BLUEBERRY VODKA SPRITZER This lemon blueberry vodka spritzer is perfect for holiday parties, weekend brunches or girl's nights. If you are searching for a signature drink, your search is over thanks to this easy cocktail recipe! INGREDIENTS COCKTAIL 1.5 ounces blueberry flavored vodka 1 tablespoon honey simple syrup 1 (12 ounce) can lemon-flavored sparkling water HONEY SIMPLE SYRUP 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup honey OPTIONAL GARNISHES lemon slices fresh blueberries rosemary sprig INSTRUCTIONS To make honey simple syrup, combine the water and honey in a small pot over medium low heat.  Stir frequently until the honey dissolves, then remove from heat. Allow to cool before using. To make the cocktail, combine the blueberry vodka and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake or stir vigorously until chilled.  Strain into a glass filled with ice.  Top with lemon-flavored sparkling water. Garnish if desired.