Wednesday, April 13, 2011

sorbet

frozen fruit: banana, mango, strawberry
This tropical berry sorbet was made by our daughter.  She mixed frozen fruit and ice with a little water.  She was so proud of her delicious and healthy desert.  She boasted, "And it doesn't have any sugar in it!...only the good kind from fruit!" 
Our daughter has suffered from eczema since she was a toddler.  I find by limiting her refined sugar and processed food intake, that her skin rash doesn't flare up.  I am overjoyed to see her enjoying her food and the process of creating healthy options.

enjoy!
Amber

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

kid friendly "green" smoothie


ready to blend


ready to drink!


kid friendly "green" smoothie recipe:
  • 1 lg. handful spinach
  • 2 lg. handfuls green and purple cabbage
  • 1 navel orange with pith* still on, rind removed
  • 1/2 C frozen strawberries
  • 4-6 ice cubes
  • 2 C pure water

blend for 60 sec. using your JTC OmniBlend V blender.

(I add DHA omega oil and pro biotics to my smoothies...for added health benefits).  Our kids really enjoy this smoothie.  I have also had a few friends reluctantly try it, and been very surprised with how mild the flavour of the spinach and cabbage are in a smoothie.  You can always add 1 Cup of juice to give it extra sweetness and flavour (orange or cranberry are some ideas).

*The term pith is also used to refer to the pale, spongy inner layer of the rind - more properly called mesocarp or albedo - of citrus fruits (such as oranges) and other hesperidia. (from Wikipedia)

Enjoy!
Amber