Unless you are that lucky one person who lives in a place that’s not swelteringly hot yet, you’re probably wishing you could go inside and gulp down milkshakes and gnaw on ice cream pops until fall rolls around. Well, as much as I’d like to say, “do it! Knock yourself out!” I’m gonna give you some healthier decadent recipes to lean on so you don’t ruin your bikini bod so early in the summer. Rich … [Read more...]

Have you keeled over from heat stroke yet? I just might! Here’s another great skinny milkshake to give you some relief from the heat without all the guilt! My shake clocks in at 70 calories! You just can’t beat that. Skinny Piña Colada Shake ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk*½ cup frozen pineapple chunks1 tsp. coconut extract2 tsp. Splenda (or Stevia)*you can use plain coconut milk if you’d … [Read more...]

First of all, the winner of my Cookbook Giveaway is...drum roll..."Bianca"!! Her response was: "OMG!! There's a book of cookie dough recipes! I NEED THAT! My fave flavor is, of course, chocolate chip...we all know if doesn't get much better than that." Well Congratulations Bianca! You'll have it!  And to celebrate the announcement of the winner of my cookbook giveaway, I’ve made another skinny … [Read more...]

Do you love chocolate and peanut butter as much as I do? Love Reese’s milkshakes? I thought so. Now, here’s a low calorie, no guilt version that you’ll gulp up all summer long! Mine has just under 100 calories per shake…yup, time to grab your blender! Skinny Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Shake¾ cup unsweetened almond milk, frozen (6 cubes*)¾ cup unsweetened almond milk1 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder … [Read more...]

I love an interesting, new ingredient. I was sent Lucuma powder, and I immediately started doing some research on it. As a powder, it can be used as a sweetener. The powder comes from a South American fruit which tastes similar to an apple, and in regions such as Peru, it is the most popular ice cream flavor. It is considered the vanilla of Peru! So, I have decided to honor the ingredient and make … [Read more...]