About Me

My name is Denise and I have an autoimmune condition of the thyroid called Hashimoto's Disease. This diagnosis brings a different set of challenges for each patient although most of us have to make major changes in our diet. Until recently, my diet was high in gluten, dairy, soy and corn. In fact, I didn't even know the names of 75% of the items in the fresh food isle! That's been the biggest obstacle on my quest to wellness. It is the reason I started this blog; to find and share recipes without those inflammatory ingredients. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! If you have a favorite recipe of your own to share, please drop me a note via email or through my facebook page. Thanks for checking out the blog -- I look forward to hearing from you!


Sunday, November 20, 2016

Strawberry Milkshake (NOT!)

My husband said that the smoothie I made today tasted just like a strawberry milkshake!!!  It's actually dairy-free but very rich and smooth... you'll love it!

 I use a lot of different protein products but you can actually double up on whatever protein powder you use.  I definitely recommend that you use a scoop of JJ's all-in-one because it adds extra vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
2 frozen bananas
2 frozen strawberries, large
6 frozen cherries
1 cup So Delicious Vanilla Coconut Milk
1 scoop JJ Virgin's Vanilla All-In-One Shake (paleo)
1 Tbsp Great Lakes Gelatin (kosher beef)
1 Tbsp Great Lakes (porcine gelatin)  
1 cup ice cubes

 I mix this in the blender -- twice -- to make it really smooth.  

 Tips:
a) 2 frozen bananas make a big difference as opposed to a single banana
b) I buy organic frozen fruit in the 2 lb bags (Walmart)
c) The ice cubes are going to make this taste like a milkshake -- don't leave it out!
"Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!"  Proverbs 9:17
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