This has always been my favorite time of year. The days are longer, the sun is shining, and the heat is rising. Around this time when I was a child, my mom would stock our freezer with Orange Creamsicles (my fave!!!) and ice cream sandwiches that were ready to grab on a hot day. Back then we didn't pay attention to what was in them, but now I CRINGE when I read the ingredients…
Orange Creamsicles: Nonfat Milk, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Maltodextrin, Cream, Orange Juice (From Concentrate), Whey, Less Than 1% Of: Mono And Diglycerides, Propylene Glycol Monoesters, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Cellulose Gel, Guar Gum, Polysorbate 80, Locust Bean Gum, Cellulose Gum, Natural Flavor, Ascorbic Acid, Carrageenan, Annatto Extract, Vitamin A Palmitate.
Blue Bunny Simply Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches: Reduced Fat Ice Cream (Milk, Cream, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Skim Milk, Whey, Buttermilk, Contains 1% Or Less Of Vanilla Extract, Natural Flavor, Mono And Diglycerides, Carob Bean Gum, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate). Wafers (Wheat Flour, Sugar, Palm Oil, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Dextrose, Caramel Color, Corn Flour, Corn Syrup, Food Starch-Modified, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Salt, Baking Soda, Soy Lecithin).
I still LOVE the summertime - but of course - I don't stock up on processed summertime treats like this. If you want to see what we'll be eating at the Food Babe household this summer - I put together this round-up of my favorite treats and eats that will keep you covered all season long!
Summer TREATS:
Superfood Popsicles - Super healthy!
Coconut Creamsicle Berry Pops - Cold & creamy!
Almond Chocolate Freezer Fudge - Keep stocked in the freezer!
Coconut Milk Ice Cream - 3 different flavors!
Key Lime Pie Parfaits - Healthy enough for breakfast!
Blueberry "Cheesecake" Bars - No bake and dairy-free!
Summer EATS:
Cup O' Gazpacho - Super alkalinizing appetizer!
Carrot Blueberry Sprout Salad - Fresh and crunchy!
Dandelion Pesto & Pizza - Full of flavor!
Brown Rice Vegetable Spring Rolls - Light & refreshing on a hot day!
Marinated Cannellini Bean Salad - Perfect cookout side!
Zucchini Noodles with Arugula Pesto - Easy dinner!
Summer DRINKS:
REAL Ginger Ale - Refreshing and nourishing!
Organic Homemade Frappuccino - You'll never miss Starbucks' version!
Super Detox Juice - Reduce swelling & bloating!
Cherry Berry Smoothie - Sweet, cool, and delicious!
Refreshing Super Hydration Juice - Replace toxic sports drinks!
What will you be treating yourself with this summer? If you make any of these recipes, I'd love to hear from you! Respond to this email or post it on social media and tell me all about it.
Remember to tag your photos on social media with the hashtag #thefoodbabe so I don't miss it. I can't wait to see your delicious summertime creations.
Stay cool out there!
Xo,
Vani
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