Tropical Cilantro Smoothie

Oh the health benefits!! 

Cilantro is a super DUPER food!

-Aids in weight loss

-Makes your skin pretty

-Good for heart health

-Has anti-aging properties

-Internal cleansing properties

You Name It!

Now, I am one of those people who don't love a lot of cilantro. When I make guacamole, I add just enough to get that flavor but nothing close to what you're supposed to. 

In this smoothie however, I took my chances. 

Worst case scenario, I'll just dump it out and start over...right?

NOPE!

It was amazingly refreshing compared to the super sweet, super fruity smoothies I've made in the past. 

Here it is:

1 fair sized bunch of Cilantro. 

1 C. Pinapple

1 C. Peaches

1 C. Mango

Coconut if desired.

1-2 C. Coconut milk or Juice or Regular milk..

Your choice. 

These smoothies, as always are very versatile. Make it to your liking. Stick in there all of your favorite things. 

Avocados, Spinach, bananas...

The possibilities are endless. 

Blend until smooth and enjoy the benefits. <3

Enjoy!

Read more about the health benefits of cilantro HERE

15 Minute Baked Eggs

These are PURE genius. 

My husband and I have been trying to lose weight. My biggest  problem is not eating anything for breakfast and then scarfing down whatever is in reach as soon as I get hungry. 

Lets face it, cooking breakfast is, at times, a horrible chore. 

The minute I saw this, I tried it- and boy I'm glad I did!

First off, preheat your oven to 350 and get out your muffin pan. This is a "mammoth muffin" pan...but I'm sure any will do. Maybe NOT the mini one though. You'll end up with mini egg bites. No one wants mini egg bites for breakfast.

Just sayin'!

Spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Crack your eggs directly into the pan for "yolk" eggs.

For my eight month old, I made 3 scrambled eggs.

Mix those in a separate bowl, one by one, and pour into the pan.

 Add a bit of milk to those if desired.

(Add spinach, bacon, sausage, cheese, or seasonings if you want as well!)

Now, bake them for 10-15 minutes. It took my oven every bit of 15 minutes to cook them. 

Serve them hot! They fit perfectly on english muffins or biscuits.

They can also be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen!

Super easy, pop in the microwave kind of breakfast! ;-)

Enjoy!

Pump up the Jams!

Nuf' said. ;-)

Have a wonderful day everyone!