Summertime Recipes – Treats & Drinks

Got Chocolate…how about a grown up popsicle treat:

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GODIVA Chocolate Poptails on a hot day. Brilliant.

Serves 10

3 oz. GODIVA Milk Chocolate Liqueur
5 oz. SMIRNOFF Vodka…
1 Box Chocolate Instant Pudding

1. Prepare pudding according to directions on box.
2. Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
3. Pour mixture into popsicle mold, add popsicle sticks and indulge.

Happy Friday – weekend!

Yummers…how about Veggies as comfort food!

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I Scream – You Scream – We all Scream for Ice Cream:
10 Healthy Ice Creams You Can Make In Your Blender
https://www.yahoo.com/health/10-healthy-ice-creams-you-can-make-in-your-blender-123043145473.html

Green Tea Pistachio Ice Cream

10 Healthy Ice Creams You Can Make In Your Blender

(Photo: Allison Young)

Forget buying those pints of ice cream packed with sugar and other unnecessary ingredients. You can make your own in 60 seconds in your blender, which doubles as an awesome soft-serve machine. (Find out how you can beat your sugar addiction in just 21 days with the Sugar Smart Express!) These 10 delish DIY recipes have more healthy fat, protein, and antioxidants than most ice creams you can churn out (pun intended), but are tasty enough that you won’t ever dream of a pint of Ben & Jerry’s again.

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl

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(Photo: Allison Young)

This chocolate ready-to-serve treat is made out of a banana base (not cream), so there’s no guilt. Top with mini chocolate chips for a sundae spin.

SERVINGS: 3 to 4 / MAKES: 3 cups / 1½ pints

½ c plain Greek yogurt
4 frozen bananas
¼ c maple syrup
? c cocoa powder
2 Tbsp natural peanut butter

1. COMBINE first 4 ingredients in a blender and blend until thick and creamy.
2. DRIZZLE in the peanut butter and pulse 2 to 3 times to incorporate.
3. SERVE immediately.

NUTRITION (per serving) 242 cal, 7 g pro, 47 g carb, 6 g fiber, 30 g sugars, 6 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 44 mg sodium

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Coconut Bliss

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(Photo: Allison Young)

This coconut party in your mouth is deceptively creamy—yet dairy free (it uses coconut milk), not cream)! Scoop and roll in flaked coconut for extra texture and fiber.

SERVINGS: 3 to 4 / MAKES: 3 cups /1½ pints

½ c canned coconut milk
¼ c unsweetened flaked coconut
¼ c maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla
2 frozen bananas

1. COMBINE all the ingredients in a blender and blend until thick and creamy.
2. TRANSFER to a loaf pan and freeze at least 4 hours.

NUTRITION (per serving) 195 cal, 2 g pro, 29 g carb, 3 g fiber, 21 g sugars, 9.5 g fat, 8 g sat fat, 9 mg sodium

Related: 8 Things That Happen When You Stop Drinking Diet Soda

Green Tea Pistachio Ice Cream

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(Photo: Allison Young)

This creamy vegan confection has healthy written all over it, thanks to the double dose of antioxidants from matcha powder and pistachios.

SERVINGS: 3 to 4 / MAKES: 3 cups 1½ pints

1 c cashews
¼ c maple syrup
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ c canned coconut or almond milk
1 Tbsp matcha green tea powder
2 frozen bananas
? c pistachio pieces

1. COVER cashews in water and soak overnight. Rinse and drain.
2. BLEND together cashews and remaining ingredients until thick and creamy.
3. TRANSFER to a loaf pan and freeze 4 hours before serving.

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