During the summer, you can ALWAYS find popsicles in our freezer. It's just a staple. My kids go through them like crazy so I like to make my own. So much cheeper and so much better for you! You can make them with just about any fruit, with a little fruit juice or coconut milk added. When I was little, my favorite was frozen orange juice popsicles. Yep, just plain ol' OJ. Sometimes the most simple flavors are the most delicious and refreshing. I had a bunch of organic strawberries in my fridge ... read more
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dairy free peach berry yogurt popsicles
The insane summer heat has arrived and it's not going anywhere. Over 100 everyday here in California. Blah. I try not to go out too much, unless it's in the morning or we are going swimming at a friends. It's just nasty being out in that heat. Makes me one grumpy mama. "Popsicles for breakfast!" That's what I told my kids after I made these peach berry yogurt popsicles. They thought I was pretty awesome. What can I say, sometimes I try to win them over with cool new popsicle recipes. These ... read more
dairy free citrus fruit dip and mini fruit kabobs
Ready or not, SUMMER is coming! Time to start planning those weekend trips with the family and backyard barbecues with your friends. I'm always so excited for summer to be here. Aren't you? Don't get me wrong, the heat can be no fun, but the late nights and lazy days are just so good for my soul. The kids are out of school, the calendar is open for spontaneous day trips to the beach. Oh, I can hear it. The beach is calling my name! So Delicious put me up for the challenge of creating a ... read more
dairy free carrot cake smoothie
Taking a sweet treat and turning into a smoothie. Genius. All the same flavors, wrapped up into a refreshing morning drink or afternoon snack. I recently made these blueberry muffin smoothies (which are totally my new fave and you need to give them a try). This time I went with a little spring flavor. Who doesn't carrot cake, the classic spring dessert? I use my trusty Blendtec for all my smoothie making. It's my best bud in the kitchen. Use it pretty much everyday. I love adding fresh ... read more
dairy free acai berry smoothie bowl
I've finally joined the smoothie bowl bandwagon. I don't know why I waited so long! They're my new favorite. Extra thick smoothie, topped with crunchy toppings and you can eat it with a spoon. Brilliant. Move over bowl of cereal, the smoothie bowl is here to stay. I recently started buying this Sambazon Acai Berry Juice from Costco. This one is reduced sugar too. Hooked. I just love acai berries. Overflowing with antioxidents and omegas. Super tasty superfood. My three favorite smoothie bowl ... read more
dairy free orange creamsicle smoothie
Sometimes I wish I was more of a cheerful morning person. A bit more pleasant, a smile on my face, ready to greet the day. For me, it takes some time. I'm the mom that needs a little extra grace when the sun comes up. I need my cup of coffee and a few quiet (non existing) minutes to wrap my brain around what needs to be done before we head out the door. Other than coffee, fruit smoothies give me the boost I need in the morning. Especially when citrus is involved! There is something about ... read more
dairy free hot cocoa mix
Nothing like a cup of homemade hot cocoa. Chocolatey, warm and oh so good on a cold winter day! I always seem to crave hot cocoa more around the holidays. Maybe it's the weather, maybe it's the time for celebration. I just think hot coca (with tiny marshmallows, of course) and Christmastime, go hand it hand. They were meant to be together. I was a bit sad when I first discovered every brand of hot cocoa mix contained dairy. "Powdered milk." Blah. I've tried a couple dairy free hot cocoa ... read more
dairy free peanut butter cups
Candy, candy and more candy. That's what comes to mind when I think about trick-or-treating as a kid. As soon as we would get home, we would sort it all out. The four of us, my siblings and I, would make piles of all the different kinds of candy. The chocolate (the most valuable), the sour, the chewy, the lollipops and the most unwanted. The unwanted pile usually consisted of smarties and tootsie rolls. We of course would try and trade for the candy we wanted most. I always went for the ... read more
dairy free pumpkin spice milkshake
Apparently California didn't get the memo that it's actually fall, not summer. It's October and we're still wearing shorts and flip-flops. As much as I love the summer, 5 months of heat is enough for me. I'm ready for cozy sweaters, boots, scarves and a hot cup of chai tea. Until it totally feels like fall, I'll just be sitting over here enjoying a pumpkin spice milkshake! I don't remember the last time I had a real, made-with-vanilla-ice-cream, milkshake. With how many cartons of So ... read more
dairy free iced coffee
I'm an iced coffee girl through and through. Even in the fall, I prefer my coffee over ice. Don't get me wrong, it makes me happy to have a warm cup of coffee on a cold, winter day. My husband always makes fun of me though when I do have a cup of hot coffee because I never drink it in time. It always gets cold before I finish it. I start doing stuff around the house and forget about it. By the time I do, it's cold. The solution...stick with iced coffee. This summer I started feeding into my ... read more