Fresh Fruit Fool (Dairy Free)

We have been busy around here. Britney as I mentioned had a beautiful little boy named Henry. To join her 3 other boys. He is a sweet cuddly baby. She is a busy mama. he reminds me of how my newborns looked. It it truly a miracle each time a new little one joins our family. I had fun taking care of her 3 other boys while she was in the hospital. I appreciated the help from other family members. I love being a Grandma. This picture reminds me of Britney when she was a baby. I love him already. Britney and her husband Blake are great parents to their boys. 

I recently learned about this English dessert called "Fruit fool" It usually has custard or whipping cream folded into the fruit. I decided to make it healthier with whipped coconut cream. I also added chia for added nutrition. I added no sugar. I just enjoyed the natural sweetness of the fruit. It was delicious. I love finding ways to eat more fruits and vegetables. Here is a great way to eat fruit. The lime juice was a nice addition. This could make a great breakfast too. 

Welcome Henry!

Ingredients

1 kiwi Peeled and chopped up small pieces

1 banana cut up

2 T lime juice

1 tsp lime zest

1 C mangoes cut up (I used frozen)

2 T chia * Optional

1/4 C whipped coconut cream*

1 tsp vanilla

cut up kiwi and mangoes for on top

Directions  serves 2

1. Place kiwi, banana, lime juice, lime zest, and mangoes in a bowl together. Stir them up so the juice covers all the fruit. (You could also puree the mangoes if desired. Fruit fool often has fruit puree. ) Stir in the chia and set the bowl aside. 

2. * Making the coconut cream. Chill a can of coconut milk at least 5 hours in your fridge. (I have found in the winter storing my coconut milk in my cold storage my milk hardens without having to put it in the fridge. :) After it has chilled scoop out the thickened milk off the top (do not use the liquid on the bottom.) Whip up the cream with mixer or blender. Add the vanilla. Then fold into the fruit. 

3. Scoop into dishes. Garnish with additional fruit if desired.  Enjoy a wonderful treat!

Refreshing Strawberry Kiwi Chia Smoothie

So as you can see from my latest posts strawberry season is being enjoyed at out house. We love strawberries around here. We have been lucky to get some really yummy ones. We are doing are part in enjoying the season. :)

This is a yummy smoothie with mostly using the fruit at the sweetener. If you want to make it thicker cut down on the milk. You could have a nice soft serve treat. It will also thicken if you put it in the freezer for a while. It is a refreshing treat. You are also getting the benefits of Chia if you add that too. Read the health benefit to Chia here. :) It can be healthy and taste great at the same time.

Ingredients  Serves about 3

2 C almond milk *Cut down to 1 1/2 C if you want it more like ice cream.
2 C frozen strawberries
2 kiwi peeled
1 frozen banana
2 T chia
1 T honey *optional
*You could add a handful of spinach too

Directions

1. Pour all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Drink right away or put in the freezer to thicken up. 

Yummy Spinach Berry Kiwi Smoothie

I feel like Spring is coming. This smoothie will help you feel like Springtime. It is sunny hear today. The sky is blue. Yeah! There is snow on the ground but Spring is coming. I can feel it.  :)

This smoothie is loaded with lots of great nutrition too. One of the ingredients Kiwi's are rich in Vitamin C and also Vitamin A, B6 & K. They also have folate, magnesium, phosphorus, copper and fiber. The seed contain omega 3. My 4 your old grandson loved this. :)

Ingredients:   
4 kiwi peeled
2 bananas
1 C frozen berries (I used raspberries)
1/2 plain yogurt
1 C fresh spinach
2 T honey optional
1/4 tsp almond extract
3/4 C water
1 1/2 C ice
2 T flax seeds * Optional

Directions:
1. Pour all the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. 

Mango Kiwi Salsa

This is a fun food that makes me feel like it's still Summer. =) This is a nice side that you could eat with chicken, tilapia, chips, crackers, quesadilla, tacos, burritos, or...?. It adds some great nutrition and will add some life to your meal.

1 C Mango Diced
2 Kiwi Diced
2 T Red Onion Diced
2-3 T Cilantro chopped in small pieces
1/2 -1 T Lime Juice
1/4 -1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

1. Combine the Kiwi and Mango. Then add the remaining ingredients. Stir till combined.

Best served fresh! Enjoy!