I know you haven't heard much from me lately. I've been in a rut! I have wanted to blog, but just didn't know what in the world to even talk about. Today I was telling my friend about these milkshakes that I drooled over, I mean drank yesterday. She said that sounded absolutely divine and I had better send her the recipe! So here you go Jess, I hope that you enjoy it this summer (or even sooner if you can!)
I can't take sole credit for this recipe, it was inspired by Chocolate Covered Katie's pj&j milkshake recipe (http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/02/27/peanut-butter-jelly-milkshake/). I just took her guidelines and ran with it. If you've not ever been to her website before, I highly recommend checking it out. A lot of her treats (which are healthy!) are single serving, which I appreciate. Just a little something to tame my sweet tooth without leaving a whole pan behind to tempt me to overeat.
But I digress...after all, you probably are just wanting the recipe and not my whole life's story!
Put in blender:
2 c frozen strawberries
1/4 c shredded coconut
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp ground flax
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1.5 c vanilla soy milk
2 splashes vanilla extract
2 pinches salt
whiz it all up and pour in a tall glass. Or be kind and put in two medium glasses and share. Mine turned out so thick I couldn't suck it up through the straw. Of course that could be because hyvee's new straws are smaller than their old ones. But once I started digging in with the spoon I felt like I was having soft serve ice cream of one of my favorite candy bars Almond Joy!
A few notes:
The texture is a bit 'gritty' for lack of a better word. I know it's b/cuz the coconut didn't puree and possibly due to the flax, but it didn't bother me, however if textures are an issue for you, try omitting the flax and use coconut milk instead. I also think this would be even better if I had almond extract to put in instead of vanilla. Add that to my shopping list! The sugar isn't necessary if you are wanting to have a decadent tasting breakfast. I however was looking for more of a dessert type indulgence, and that's why I used it.
Now quit reading this and go whip up your own!
Alicia, you haven't heard back after sending me that nice email; it isn't you. Broken body means a lot of stuff just doesn't happen around here.
ReplyDeleteWhat does happen, though - I keep thinking about you. I keep thinking about your babies, your children who I know your heart is missing. I wanted you to know that I am not forgetting about them, either. You might be very surprised how often I think about you and your children.
Other friends who have also had miscarriages have mentioned feeling "in a rut," too. It is hard to know what to say, and things feel "off."
I don't know if that is any connection with how you feel.
You and your babies are not forgotten. You matter and so do they.
Loving you and thinking of you here,
Cathy Groves