Recipes

Red White and Blue Smoothie Popsicles

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Popsicles are the perfect summer staple, whether you're soaking in the sun poolside or trying to keep cool at the barbecue. And with the Fourth of July right around the corner, these smoothie pops will make a great addition to your celebration. They're fun, festive, and healthy. You won't feel guilty indulging in one or TWO!

Ingredients:

  • 1 banana, chopped
  • 1 cup of strawberries, chopped
  • 1 cup of blueberries
  • 3 cups of plain or vanilla greek yogurt, divided into three equal parts
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar, divided into three equal parts
  • water
  • red and blue food coloring (optional)
  • popsicle molds
Instructions: Using a food processor or blender, blend the banana with 1/2 tablespoon of sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Pulse until well combined. Add 1 cup of yogurt and blend until fully smooth. Set aside and keep refrigerated until use. Repeat steps with strawberries and blueberries. Add food coloring to obtain desired color (optional). Start by adding a layer of blueberry mixture to the bottom of each popsicle mold. Depending on your molds, add your popsicle sticks and allow layer to freeze for about two hours. Follow with a layer of banana or strawberry. Allow this layer to freeze as well before adding the last layer. Freeze fully before serving.

Enjoy!







xo, Jordan





Recipes

Strawberry Crumble

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Over the weekend I went to South Coast Farms in San Juan Capistrano to pick strawberries, which is a great summertime activity. Not only were they sweet, but they were probably the best strawbs I've ever had. I ate quite a few on the way home, but luckily had enough left over to make strawberry crumble!






Ingredients:

  • 3 cups of strawberries
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups of flour
  • 1/4 cup of rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter
  • Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine strawberries, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and vanilla extract. Set aside and rest for 15 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups of flour, 1/4 cup of rolled oats, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Pour the melted butter and combine until crumbles form. Divide the strawberry mixture evenly amongst mini cocettes or ramekins. Top each one with the crumble. Place on baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until juices start bubbling. Remove and let cool slightly. Top with ice cream (optional)








xo, Jordan