Garden of Life Organic RAW MEAL Replacement

When I'm a little hungry and want a quick snack, sometimes I reach for Garden of Life RAW MEAL. In my experience with RAW MEAL, I have found it best to mix one scoop, (instead of the suggested serving of two scoops), with almond milk, vanilla powder or extract, and a touch of stevia. Shake it all up with a few ice cubes in a blender bottle, and consume within 5 minutes; otherwise, it may begin to swell/thicken which is not as pleasant tasting. The health benefits are great; and, it's quick and easy!

Raw Chocolate Monkey Shake

Recipe: One frozen banana, ice, almond milk (or milk of your choice), handful of raw cacao nibs, vanilla powder (or extract), stevia (or sweetner of your choice).  Blend in high powered blender and enjoy!

Reach for the Beach!



Where is your favorite place to be? 
It's obvious where mine is...

How are you sleeping these days?

"...for he grants sleep to those he loves." Psalm 127:2 (NIV)

Place your trust in God.  Surrender your anxiety and worry to Him. 

The bible is a great source of help.

Be Cool... Frozen Mango Fizz!

Refreshing for the summer! 

Blend frozen mango chunks, mineral sparkling water, squeeze lemon, splash o.j., few ice cubes, and sweetener of your choice in a high powered blender.

"De-lish"! 

Green Juice or Prilosec? H-m-m-m....

or

A few years ago, I was prescribed Prilosec.  After lots of research, I decided to take an alternate route, (with the Dr.'s okay of course). 

This was my prescription: Drinking fresh green juices and smoothies, eating more raw, live, organic foods; and, do my best to omit the processed and refined "junk".

And remember,... "Don't sweat the small stuff",......"Prayer is Key".......
  

Raw Chocolate Mousse Pie - Guilty-free pleasure! It's actually good for you...

You don't have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen making raw desserts. I am a no-nonsense kind of gal.  I was craving some rich "chocolate-ty" goodness; so, I whipped up this raw chocolate mousse pie in 10-minutes.

In a high powered blender (like a Vitamix) or mixer add:

One whole avocado

1/4 chia seeds  (grind in the coffee grinder first)

1/4 cup pecans (grind in the coffee grinder first)

1/2 cup of nut milk, or coconut milk, or any kind of milk such as rice or soy

dash sea salt

dash vanilla

4 tablespoons cocoa powder (I used raw cacao powder)

1/4 cup sweetner (I used raw honey and pure maple syrup and additional stevia).  You can also use raw agave, or raw sugar, etc...add to your taste

Throw everything into a high powered blender or mixer on high, and slowly add two tablespoons of room temperature coconut oil for added richness.

Add to a pie plate sprayed with oil, or put in pudding dishes.

For garnish, I grinded up some raw almonds, or use whipped cream.  Put into the freezer to make a pie or leave in the fridge as a mousse pudding.  Enjoy!