Watermelon Lime Sorbet
SERVES 4
79 Calories per serving
INGREDIENTS:
- 5 cups cubed watermelon
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- pinch of sea salt (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Food and Nutrition
Orange Creamsicles
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 banana
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS:
Berry Blast Popsicles
Serves 4 / 130 calories each
INGREDIENTS:
- 1.5 cups mixed berries (frozen or fresh)
- 1.5 cups vanilla greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp honey
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine the berries, Greek yogurt and honey in a food processor.
- Puree until smooth.
- Pour into popsicle molds.
- Insert the popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 6 hours.
ENJOY!
Collagen Cauliflower Mac N Cheese
SERVES 6
INGREDIENTS:
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