Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Librarian cheesecakes

There are a lot of recipes for these online and to be honest I didn't really even need a recipe to make these. They were super easy and quick... They are delicious...not exactly my definition of healthful... But I did make some alterations to make them better for my family than some versions, and in my definition they are a good special treat. Perfect for the freezer to put in special lunches or as quick snacks before gymnastics or swim team.

For the bottom layer I just crushed graham crackers in the vitamix, and spooned them into the jars.

The middle layer is cream cheese (two blocks), plain yogurt, sour cream, lemon rind and sweetener. You could use honey, maple syrup or stevia. I whipped this in the mixer and it went deliciously light and fluffy. 

The top layer is just mixed frozen berries warmed over the stove top. I put a few drops of orange and tangerine essential oil in the warmed fruit aswell as some sweetener. Just add honey or syrup to taste. This is equally good sugar free with Stevia. I like it tart so I don't need much sweetener. Also I am really excited for summer peaches for this, or any fresh fruit that is in season. In that case, if they are perfectly ripe, I won't heat them or add sugar. I will just slice them and put them in the middle layer- after the graham crackers.

If you are heating the fruit sure to cool it before adding ontop. 

You can be super relaxed with proportions. I honestly didn't even measure. If it tastes divine when you are licking the spoon, I'm sure it's perfect. Just try to get some in the jars before your taste testing results in you devouring the entire bowl...   ;)

Then just pop in the freezer. Couldn't be easier. I want to get more tiny mason jars as this would be perfect as a tiny dessert...adorables.

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Magic plantain

I don't know if anyone else eats plantain like this but we made it up while visiting friends in Maui and I can't get enough. A perfect afternoon snack or savory breakfast. Crazy addictive.

Fry plantain in coconut oil until golden brown. Slather with goat cheese and hot sauce of your choice.

I know I have some wacky ideas, but everyone loved this. Even the picky teens. I got these plantains at Superstore in Calgary.