Antioxidant Smoothie

Don't have a juicer? No problem! You can still make this healthy fruit smoothie with this simple blender-friendly recipe.

2 cups mixed frozen berries (9 ounces) 
1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice 

Combine berries, juice, and 1 cup water in a blender; blend until smooth. 

Serves 2. Per serving: 130 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 1 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbs; 19 mg sodium; 1.5 g protein; 4 g fiber.




This recipe was taken from WholeLiving.com.

Mocha Pot de Creme

Cold winter nights call for warm chocolate desserts like rich Mocha Pot de Creme. Despite its incredibly decadent taste and appearance, it's low in fat.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon skim milk
• 1/4 cup low-fat evaporated milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg white
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• Pinch of kosher salt
• Confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a shallow baking pan with a cloth towel and set aside.
2. Place the cocoa powder in a mixing bowl. In another bowl, combine the skim milk and the evaporated milk. Slowly whisk about 3 tablespoons of the milk mixture into the cocoa powder until it forms a thick paste. Whisk in the remaining milk mixture until thoroughly combined and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the egg, egg white, granulated sugar, and salt and whisk together until thoroughly combined. Whisk in the cocoa-milk mixture until thoroughly combined. Divide the mixture among four 4-ounce ovenproof demitasse cups and place in the prepared baking pan; fill the baking pan halfway with water. Transfer to the oven and bake until the puddings are set when lightly jiggled, about 50 minutes.
4. Remove the puddings from the water bath, transfer to a wire rack, and let cool 20 to 30 minutes. Dust the puddings with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.
   
   
   Yield: Serves 4
   
   
   This recipe was taken from WholeLiving.com. 

Green Tea with Lemon and Pomegranate

Pomegranate seeds, rich in plant compounds, enhance the already potent antioxidant activity in a hot cup of green tea with lemon and honey.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons green tea (or 2 tea bags)
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 thin slices smashed ginger
• 1 to 2 lemon wedges
• 1/4 cup lightly crushed pomegranate seeds
• 2 tablespoons honey or to taste

Directions

1. Cover green tea with boiling water, ginger, lemon wedges, pomegranate seeds, and honey. Let tea steep for 3 to 5 minutes and remove.
   
   
   Yield: Serves 2
   
   
   This recipe was taken from WholeLiving.com.

Vegan Coffee Cake Crumble

I love coffee! This recipe is for my fellow coffee lovers! Vegan Coffee Crumb Cake

Chocolate is My Weakness!

I love chocolate and that's never going to change.  Here's an interesting recipe for Chocolate Espresso Truffle Pie- Vegan Style

Mommy Needs a Spa Day!

Mommy Needs a Spa Day…So let it begin here!

The Spa at The Setai in Miami Beach, FL

This spa expresses a commitment to restoration of strength and beauty, and balance of the mind, body, and soul by utilizing ancient Eastern healing traditions.

Currently, I’d most benefit from The Setai Jade Massage which is designed to eliminate deep muscle tension and soothe the spirit.

Or, maybe it’d be best just to go for it and get The Setai- 180 minutes worth of the following therapies:

The Setai Jade Massage

Aromatherapy Foot Polish

Traditions D’Orient Organic Facial

Asian Style Foot Massage

Himalayan Crystal Body Polish

Oriental Bathing Ceremon

With various mind, body, soul practices and packages, there’s really no way to go wrong!

When it’s all said and done, I could retreat to this luxurious abode overlooking the Atlantic.

Or catch up on some reading here.

Or sip a hot cup of aromatic tea.

Or take a dip here.

Or simply relax on the beach listening to the ocean waves!

Seems you can’t go wrong with The Spa at The Setai. I appreciate their holistic approach to wellness because Mommy Needs a Spa Day!

Click here to visit The Spa at The Setai.