Coffee Ice Cream recipe

May 16, 2012 in New Recipes

I love ice cream it’s easily one of my favorite indulgences. Since I’m pursuing health, I eat much less of it now-a-days but every once in a while, I treat myself.

This recipe for coffee ice cream is delicious! I like making ice cream myself because I know exactly what’s going in! No processing or artificial ingredients.

Coffee Ice Cream

1/4 cup of espresso

1 cup of sugar (organic or substitute equivalent of your choice)

1 1/2 cups of half-and-half

3 cups ice cubes

Add all ingredients to the HealthMaster Elite, secure and lock lid. Press on and run on speed 8 until blended. To avoid mixture from melting, do not over-mix. Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container in the freezer.

Per serving: 209 calories, 2 grams protein, 35 grams carbohydrate, 6 grams of fat – makes 6 servings

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with these fresh new recipes for Health Master Elite

May 8, 2012 in New Recipes

Red Pepper Soup

3 red Peppers, roasted and seeded

4 plum tomatoes

2 cups chicken stock

1 onion

2 cloves roasted garlic

3 tbsp. olive oil

Place the red peppers, onion, garlic and tomatoes, into a pan with the olive oil.  Place the pan into the oven for 20 minutes on 375 degrees

1. Add all ingredients into the Pitcher. Secure Lid. Run the Health master for 6 minutes on speed 8.

3. Once the machine shuts off, season the soup with salt and pepper.

4. Carefully pour the hot soup in a bowl and serve.

Note: Use the Tamper as needed to assist in the blending process.

 

Spring onion, Zucchini, red pepper and Swiss Cheese Quiche

Pie Crust

1 1/4 cup flour

1 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour

1 cup unsalted butter

¼ cup water, chilled

½ tsp. sea salt

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.

2. Add all the ingredients into the Pitcher except water. Secure the lid.

3. RUN at speed 8 until looks like coarse crumb.

5. Add water to form the dough. PULSE until mixed.

On a floured surface, roll out piecrust and place in pie pan. Set aside.

Filling:

2 spring onions, cleaned

1 small zucchini, trimmed

1 red pepper, seeded and stemmed

1 cup milk

3 eggs

1 tsp. sea salt

½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

5 oz. piece Swiss cheese

1. Add all the ingredients into the Pitcher for the filling. Secure the lid.

2. Pulse until all the ingredients are chopped.

3. Remove the lid and pour mixture into pie crust and bake at 350°F until golden.

Note: Use the tamper as needed to assist in the blending process.

 

Mango Sorbet with Berries sauce

Mango Sorbet

3 cups frozen mangoes

½ cup agave

1. Add all ingredients into the Pitcher.

2. RUN at speed 8 until blended. To prevent mixture from melting, do not over-mix. Serve or place in the freezer.

Note: Use the Tamper as needed to assist in the blending process.

Sauce:

1-cup blackberries

1-cup raspberries

3 tbsp. organic sugar

3 tbsp. water

1 tsp. lemon juice

1. Add all ingredients into the Pitcher.

2. RUN at speed 8 and set timer for 2 minutes.

Note: Use the Tamper as needed to assist in the blending process.

 

Pineapple Spritzer

1 Peeled and cored Pineapple

2 cup sparkling water

1. Add all the ingredients into the Pitcher.

2. RUN at speed 8 until blended.

Note: Use the Tamper as needed to assist in the blending process.

 

Raspberry Peach Vinaigrette

3 peaches pitted

1-cup raspberries

¾ cup white balsamic vinegar

1 ¼ cup olive oil

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Add all ingredients into the Pitcher.

2. RUN at speed 8 until blended.

3. Serve with Grilled Peaches fresh raspberries over mix greens with Sunflower seeds.

 

Rosemary Garlic Bread Sticks

1 cup all purpose flour

1-cup whole-wheat flour

1tbsl. Sea salt

1 tbsp. honey

1 tbsp. olive oil

2 cloves garlic

1 sprig rosemary

1 tbsp. yeast

¾ cup water

Dough:

1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F.

2. Place the pitcher onto the Health Master and add all the dry ingredients and the rosemary and garlic. Secure the lid.

3. Place water, yeast and honey into a measuring cup.  Remove the cap from the lid.

4. Turn the machine on and set the speed to 4.

4. Pour the yeast mixture into the pitcher and run the machine for 30 seconds.  Then press the pulse button until the dough starts

Forming into a ball.

5. Remove the Lid. Remove the dough from the Pitcher and place it on a floured surface and knead it.

6. Roll the dough flat and square.  Cut it into 16 squares.  Roll the square up into sticks.  With both hands continue to roll into thinner and longer sticks.

7. Place on a baking sheet and place into the oven cook for about 10-15 minutes until golden.

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Get nutty for butter: Cashew Nut butter

May 3, 2012 in New Recipes

As I was perusing our Facebook community page I noticed quite a few Health Master Elite users chatting about using / wanting recipes for things like peanut butter and almond butter.

No doubt those two butters are delicious, nutritious and a great thing to make in your Health Master.

But have you ever considered trying something just a little different?

Cashew butter is rich, delicious and a great way to shake things up!

Cashew Butter makes 20 servings

Combine 2 cups of raw cashews with 1 cup of coconut water in your Health Master Elite. Put the cap on and pulse the ingredients on speed 5 until creamy. Use the tamper as needed to assist the process.

Side Note: All nut butters do tend to be high in fat. While they are a great source of healthy fats you’ll want to still keep an eye or portion size if you are watching your weight. I typically measure out a tablespoon amount and eat with apple slices, on rice cakes, or with vegetables like celery, carrots or cucumbers.

Store it: In a covered container in the fridge for about a month.

 

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Gardening: There’s an app for that

April 24, 2012 in Edible Garden

I don’t know about you but with Spring here and with all this using of my Health Master Elite on a regular basis – I’m feeling inspired to try my hand at gardening.

I totally do not have a green thumb and will need all the help I can get!

So while digging up a little research about planting and at home gardens, I stumbled upon this cool iPhone app called Pocket Garden.

According to the description on the app page:

“Pocket Garden is the perfect resource for vegetable gardeners everywhere. With hundreds of vegetable types to select from, Pocket Garden provides a quick and easy way to research, select, and plant the perfect organic vegetable garden. With information on all kinds of seeds, from standards to hybrids, Pocket Garden is just what you need to get your garden right. Detailed, colorful photos get you ready for the planting season and provide a fun hobby.”

I’m downloading it and will give it a shot!

Do you know of any great apps, books or gardening websites to check out? I’ll continue to be on the hunt for this type of information and will report back when I find stuff.

 

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Coffee talk: Coconut Frappuccino recipe

April 18, 2012 in New Recipes

With the temperature heating up and the days getting longer, you may be considering taking that hot cup of coffee and making it into a delicious chilled treat!

Nothing quite says summer like coconut and an icy drink and this recipe for Coconut Frappuccino is sure to satisfy.

Coconut Frappuccino:

Makes 2 servings

6 oz. expresso, chilled

3/4 cup coconut milk

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tbsp. agave

1 cup of ice

Add all the ingredients into the pitcher. Secure the lid. Run at speed 8 until blended and serve.

230 calories * 18g total fat * 19g total carbs * 16g sugar * 3g protein

For a lower-calorie version: Replace coconut milk with skim milk / low fat almond milk or low fat soy milk and add a 1/2 tsp of coconut extract

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Chia seeds: What are they good for and how do you use them?

April 7, 2012 in Health Tips

I don’t know about you but up until recently all I knew about chia seeds was that they used to be used to grow plants on kooky looking pottery.

I mean how could you forget those “Ch… Ch… Ch… Chia” Chia Pet commercials?

So when I heard that incorporating chia seeds into your diet could be beneficial, this was something I had to investigate.

It turns out these little seeds really pack a huge health punch!

They are tasteless and you only need a tablespoon or so to get the benefits. How good are they?  How about these stats according to  Chia Seed Super Food.com:

  • They have 100% more omega fatty acid than salmon
  • Double the antioxidants of blueberries
  • 41% of your daily fiber needs
  • 6 times more calcium than milk
  • 32% of your daily magnesium (more than broccoli)
  • 6 times more iron than spinach
  • 64% more potassium than a banana

Chia seeds also increases energy, improves digestion, improves your skin and helps you to sleep better.

You can stir them into smoothies or juices, sprinkle them on top of salads, oatmeal, cereal or whatever you want. They don’t have to be ground like flaxseeds either.

I love adding them to my Health Master smoothies. I add them after making the smoothie and let the smoothie rest for about 10 minutes, giving the chia seeds a little bit of time to expand. They would also be great in a Health Master soup.

Chia seeds store easily too. Up to 2 years in a ‘cool, dark, place.’ I got a bag that will last forever from a local health store for $11 or so.

Have you used chia seeds yet?

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Why eggs are excellent and an omelet recipe

April 3, 2012 in New Recipes

Eggs are excellent!

Aside from being a tasty and affordable addition to your meal did you know that eggs also:

  • Are great for your eyesight thanks to the carotenoid content
  • Contain high levels of vitamin D
  • May prevent breast cancer
  • May help prevent blood clots, heart attack and stroke

You can read all about the health benefits here. I love eggs. If you love eggs as much as I do try this great Mushroom Swiss Egg White Omelet recipe for Health Master:

Makes 2 servings:

6 egg whites

4 oz. swiss cheese

2 tbsp. water

3/4 cup mushrooms

1/4 tsp. sea salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp. grapeseed oil

Add all the ingredients to the Health Master, secure the lid in place. Turn the machine on and blend at 5 until the ingredients are chopped and combined.

Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and pour in the mixture. Cook until done and serve.

Per serving: 344 calories; 27 grams of protein; 3 grams carbohydrate; 25 grams of fat; 0.5 gram fiber

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Fresh veggies vs. frozen

March 30, 2012 in Fruits & Veggies Tips, Uncategorized

I’ve been asked time and time again if there is a significant advantage in choosing fresh produce over frozen.

Simply put: No.

Frozen fruits and vegetables pack the same nutritional value as fresh. In some cases, I even like frozen better.

For example, if I’m making a frozen smoothie or sorbet in my Health Master Elite, frozen strawberries, blueberries, bananas and other fruits work wonderfully.

In recipes that call for peas, I like frozen peas. Read the rest of this entry →

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DIY Naturally Dyed Eggs

March 28, 2012 in Holiday Ideas, New Recipes

It’s that time of year to get the kids around the table and dye as many eggs as possible. But are you ever worried the dyes you use can potentially be harmful to your kids. We’ve come up with some great ways to naturally dye your eggs using fresh fruits and vegetables. Now they can eat them after without any worries. Here’s how you do it! Read the rest of this entry →

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Spring Into Health

March 23, 2012 in Holiday Ideas, New Recipes

Spring has finally sprung. With all the fresh new growth we’ve been inspired to set up a spring celebration table in the garden. From Egg Bread to Mango Clementine Coolers, we’ve got some really great new recipes for your Health Master. Check it out!

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