Every have one of those..."Oh, I just have to stop what I'm doing and make this...now"...moments?! That totally happened to me this weekend. I stopped what I was doing (rather, procrastinated on what I was supposed to be doing) and made these little goodies. Best part is the recipe makes plenty...enough to eat and freeze! Here's what happened before I had that moment. I … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Raspberry Pancakes – Healthified
Because I was able to get another box of raspberries for $.98 on Monday, leftover from last week's sale, I had to get these pancakes made and marked off the "Stock the Freezer" list! As I was making them, I kept thinking to myself...chocolate for breakfast? Really? I wasn't sure how I felt about that. Don't get me wrong. I'm all for chocolate. But somehow for … [Read more...]
Almond, Raspberry and Blueberry Muffins
July 4th Muffins....Red, White and Blue! I used my Fruit and Veggie Muffin recipe as a base for these muffins. Then I topped them with an almond struesel! Almond, Raspberry and Blueberry Muffins 4 eggs1/4 cup oil1/4 cup applesauce1/2 cup white sugar1/3 cup brown sugar + brown sugar, divided1 tsp vanilla(or use homemade vanilla extract!)1 tsp … [Read more...]
Raspberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream
The beginning of the summer is just not the best time to learn about a dairy allergy! Hello, ice cream??? I have made the boys some homemade popsicles using fresh juice, but I really wanted them to be able to enjoy some ice cream for the 4th of July, as well as for my oldest's upcoming birthday! A pint of coconut or rice milk ice cream at the store hovers around $5. I … [Read more...]
Raspberry Vanilla French Toast
Last weekend I accidentally made this for breakfast...and I couldn't not share the recipe. It was a total experiment...and I didn't think it would work. There was just a few raspberries left in one of the freezer baggies (trying to be creative with my $1 raspberries!), so I thought I'd give this a whirl... Raspberry Vanilla French Toast 5 eggs ($.50)1/2 cup … [Read more...]
Raspberry Mint Tea
I noticed that the mint plant that I hijacked got from my friend's yard is really taking off and wondered...hmmm...what can I do with all this mint??? Tea, of course! And perfect...I've got raspberries in the freezer. Raspberry Mint Tea 1 cup frozen or fresh raspberries6-8 mint leaves1 cup sugar1/2 cup water1 gallon tea In … [Read more...]
Mango Raspberry Smoothie
Mango Raspberry Smoothie Fresh, easy, and quick! 1 cup frozen mango1 cup frozen raspberries1/2 cup milk3 1/2 cups of water2 Tbsp ground flaxseed Add fruit, flaxseed, milk and water to blender. Blend! **Note: I did not add any "sweeteners" to this smoothie. I thought it tasted great and both boys drank theirs right up. If you use not so … [Read more...]
How to Freeze Raspberries
Is stockpiling fruit and vegetables really necessary? Is it worth the time and trouble? Yes. And Yes. Raspberries were on sale at my Kroger. (Yes, it is mine!) For $.99/pint. Those tiny little things are regularly $3 a pop. I never buy them...somehow can't justify spending $3 for 3 handfuls of DELICIOUS, SWEET, SUCCULENT raspberries. (I had forgotten how tasty they … [Read more...]