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Low Calorie Iced "Coffee"

Ever since starting my health and wellness journey one year ago, I have cut out coffee almost completely. Not because I don't love the taste or flavor, but because it's so horrible for you. Coffee beans in their natural state are fine and healthy, it's the roasting process that produces carcinogens and toxins that I didn't like.

Now, when I want coffee, I reach for my Coffeccino, an AdvoCare product filled with vitamins and minerals, along with no toxins or carcinogens. Normally, I drink it hot, like a cup of coffee... but what about when I'm craving a cool, iced coffee in the triple-digit-Texas-heat? This is about as simple as it gets...

What You'll Need: 
-1 Packet of Coffeccino - 80 Calories
-8oz Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (gluten and dairy free) - 40 Calories, depending on the brand (use Vanilla for extra sweet iced-coffee)
-Blender
-Cup with Ice
-Fancy straw (optional)

All the ingredients you will need! So simple!

Mix the almond milk and Coffeccino in a blender, pour over ice and enjoy! It's an amazingly tasty alternative to a high calorie, expensive Starbucks drink!

Let me know how you like it! Have a happy Summer!

Sautéed Fruit Dessert

I've been searching for a healthy dessert besides just apples & a bit of peanut butter.

A few years ago I made grilled bananas foster and decided to do a healthier version, but still delicious.  It turned out amazing, and you can be creative... try different fruits!

What You'll Need: 
Fruit of your choice... but I used...
1 Banana (cut up)
1 Pear (cut up)
1/2 C. Blueberries
Honey
Cinnamon

Okay, there are only a few steps and it tastes like you're a master chef!

1. Drizzle honey in your skillet, wok, whatever you want to use
2. Turn your stove on medium-high heat
3. Add in your fruits
4. Drizzle a little more honey on top
5. Add a pinch of cinnamon on top
6. Gently stir (you don't want to mash the fruits) & cook in the honey for 5 minutes (or until the fruit is heated and softens up)

The first time I made it, I simply put it all in a bowl and enjoyed. This morning, I put it on a piece of whole wheat toast with a small amount of peanut butter. It's absolutely amazing, healthy, and sweet.

I didn't have to use my Carb-Ease, Fibo-Trim or anything :)

What fruits would you use?