Yummy Summer Treat!

Frozen Fruit Pops! A friend sent me this recipe and I can't wait to try it!

 

 

Ingredients:
 

3 cups watermelon puree (seedless if possible)
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 peach or nectarine, diced small
handful fresh cherries, pitted and chopped

Cut the watermelon into chunks and then puree it in a blender until smooth. Set aside.

Set out about 1 dozen popsicle molds (amount needed will vary depending on size of molds). Fill each one with the chopped fresh fruit. Then pour in the watermelon puree until each mold is full to the top. Place a popsicle stick into each one. Place into your freezer and freeze for about 6 to 8 hours.

Christmas Chocolate Bark

Need a quick treat to take to your next holiday party? Here is a quick recipe for you to mix up that you can eat and not feel guilty afterwards!

Christmas Chocolate Bark
(Makes about 12 servings, 1 square each)

½ cup natural smooth almond butter
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology

1 medium ripe banana, mashed
¼ cup quick-cooking rolled oats
3 Tbsp. chopped pistachios and dried cranberries

1. Combine almond butter, Shakeology, banana, oats and nuts in a medium bowl.
2. Shape mixture into the bottom of a square pan, sprinkle with Himalayan salt ; Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Cut into 1 inch squares (makes about 12 squares); store in refrigerator in an airtight container if not serving immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 101
Carbs: 8g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 6g
Sodium: 45mg

Healthy Brownies - not just a myth!

With the holidays come the parties, the goodies and all of the delicious spreads of food. Research shows that during the holiday season the average person gains 8 lbs! Here is a healthy alternative that you can take to parties and not be "that person" who brings healthy food to the party. These brownies not only taste amazing but they are good for you! They pack protein, superfoods and a whole list of healthy vitamins and minerals. These brownies will also allow you to get that sweet tooth fix without gaining the dreaded "Holiday 8"...

Ingredients:
• 1 scoop Chocolate

Shakeology
• 1 scoop Beachbody Whey Protein Powder
• ½ cup natural peanut butter
• ½ banana
• ½ cup rolled oats

Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Freeze for at least 90 minutes in an 8" x 8" pan.
4. Remove from freezer, cut into 4 squares.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 249
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 13mg
Sodium: 76g
Carbohydrate: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar Total: 6g
Protein: 16g

 

This is just one of the MANY dessert recipes that Shakeology can be made into. It isn't just for breakfast! 

 

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