Blackberry & Brie

Ok, I tried the blackberry grilled cheese that went viral a few weeks ago with some store bought blackberries, but I decided to do it My way and I liked it so much better! I thought the jalepenos and Swiss cheese were a little much. I treated this one like a Monte Cristo with that little sprinkle of confectioners sugar that it NEEDS if you’re using fresh blackberries instead of jam.

2 slices of thick bacon
2 -40 calorie Brie triangles (Wee Brie)
1/2 cup of blackberries
1 leaf of chopped mint
Powdered Sugar for garnish

You could also drizzle honey inside if you want to avoid using the sugar.

Butter and grill as desired. I obviously used sourdough!

Enjoy!

Watermelon Salad

I look so forward to this every summer!!

I’ve never been a fan of salt or really anything on Watermelon, but Fig Balsamic Glaze (reduction) is such a game changer. The fig is so sweet but it still has that delicious tangy vinegar flavor.

Do yourself a favor and give this a try. Add a little Feta (or goat cheese), Fresh Mint (chopped or muddled) and Fig Balsamic Glaze to your watermelies! It’s so refreshing! I even turned my husband into a fan, and he is very picky about his fruit. It’s our favorite pool snack!

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5 ingredient | 1 Hr. Spaghetti Squash

Okay this is a very quick and easy recipe, but it’s one of my favorites.

Ingredients: Makes 2 servings.

  • 1 large Spaghetti Squash halved and seeds removed
  • 1/4 cup of Feta or any desired cheese
  • 1 can of low sodium Italian stewed tomatoes
  • 2 basil leaves chopped
  • A sprinkle of cayenne (optional)
  • Cracked Pepper

Preheat oven to 400F.

Drizzle or spray the inside of the squash halves with AVO oil, and place open side down on cast iron skillet or sheet pan. Bake for 45 minutes.

Turn squash over (keep in pan) and shred the squash gently with a fork. Add 1/2 can of stewed tomatoes onto each squash and return to oven for 10 minutes.

Add Feta, basil, cayenne and pepper to taste. Rotisserie Chicken is also a really good addition. Enjoy! 🤍

Summer Electrolyte Mock-Tail

This would also make a refreshing mixer with Rum or Vodka.

I had this today while I was laying out and it was so yummy! I tried to use the ingredients I had on hand that were highest in natural electrolytes. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces of Coconut Water
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 6-8 oz of watermelon cubed (no seeds)
  • 2 Kiwi (peeled and cubed)

Blend well with ice (if desired). Garnish with sliced Cucumber, Strawberries, blueberries or Mint. 🥝🍉🥥

P.S. I added my scoop of collagen for the day too!