Showing posts with label coconut. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coconut. Show all posts

Monday, June 16, 2014

Cantaloupe-Coconut Popsicles and Eating Healthy...

Eating healthy is a challenge for a lot of people, especially for someone like me. I'm a classically trained pastry chef. I love full flavor; cream, butter, bread, fat! I can't help it, it warms my soul. Recently my doctor informed me that I needed to watch my sugar levels, I'm not diabetic, yet. So in an effort to take control of my health I have started eating and drinking healthier. I've drastically changed what and how I eat and cook; its definitely time to get creative. This recipe is my first attempt at keeping sweets in my life...without sweets I'm not a nice complete person.


These were so easy to whip up, and with only 4 ingredients it makes them that much better. 


I'm excited to try new flavors and texture combinations throughout summer, stay tuned for that!


Liam loved these some much, even better when the kiddos love healthy! I'm trying to get the whole family involved with my new found "healthy" lifestyle. And since I'm the main cook, I don't think that will be an issue. I'm already sneaking super healthy stuff in Liam's oatmeal, shhhh don't tell him!


Any healthy suggestions for me?

Cantaloupe-Coconut Popsicles

makes about 5

1/2 of a Ripe Cantaloupe
1/4 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk
1/2 of Lime, juiced
1 Tablespoon Agave Nectar *see note*

Peel, seed, and chop cantaloupe.
Put in blender with coconut milk, lime juice, and agave nectar; blend until smooth.
Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until solid.

*NOTE* Agave can be omitted if your cantaloupe is super sweet, or more added if not sweet enough.
I buy super fragrant melons to ensure they are at their peak of sweetness. 





Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Girl Scout Week and Homemade Samoas...

Today marks the 101st birthday of the Girl Scouts and this whole week is known as Girl Scout Week. I was doing some research on the company and learned so much about our favorite cookie sales persons. I never belonged to the Scouts or Brownies, but always assumed it to be some special club that sold cookies at random times of the year, all while wearing an unattractive uniform. Now I know different and wish I could go back in time to be a Girl Scout myself. Times have changed for these little girls too, there are now apps available through ITunes that help you locate your favorite cookie and most of them carry credit card readers on their IPhone as well, which I'm sure helps their little business.

The Five Skills that are taught are goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics; everything that I think are so important for young girls to learn and carry with them throughout life. Somethings I could use a lesson on even today!

I pinned this recipe awhile ago on Pinterest and knew that I had to make it, after I missed this years sales. My favorite Girl Scout cookies are Samoas, its their second popular cookie after Thin Mints and preceding Tagalongs.