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It’s finally strawberry picking time and that leads to delicious spring and summer treats! This low calorie strawberry smoothie is a perfect way to enjoy all the strawberries you pick or that you can find in abundance at your local stores. When you combine a few simple ingredients with the strawberries, you get a powerful protein drink ask well! I’ve added chia seeds to this recipe, but those are optional or can be replaced with flax seed.

Low Calorie Strawberry Smoothie Recipe:

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Strawberry season is here!  Try this easy strawberry shortcake recipe after you hit the strawberry fields.  Putting it in the jar just makes it a bit more fun too!

Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe:

Ingredients:

Store bought pound cake, cut into cubes
Whipped Cream (see below)
Fresh Strawberries
Orange zest (optional)

Directions:

Prepare the cake according to the box instructions and bake in a sheet pan (the cake will be thin). Let the cake cool completely.

Homemade Strawberry Whipped Cream

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons sugar
2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoon strawberry extract
Red food coloring (optional)

Directions:

1. Place a metal mixing bowl and your beaters in the freezer.
2. Remove and add the sugar, strawberry extract, and cream to the bowl.
3. Add a few drops of red food coloring to tint the cream pink. (optional – if you don’t care about the true pink color)
4. With your mixer on low, beat the cream until it thickens and you have stiff peaks.

To Assemble:

1. Fill the mason jar (I used 4oz jars) about ¾ of the way full with the pound cake cubes.
2. Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Repeat with remaining dishes.
3. Garnish with a bit of orange zest, if desired.
4. Store in the refrigerator and serve cold.

What do you think of this easy strawberry shortcake recipe?

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Have you been searching for Mexican Quesadilla Recipes?  You might like this delicious Roasted Red Pepper and Chipotle Quesadilla.    It makes a great week night meal that is full of flavor.

Ingredients

½ Cup Roasted Red Peppers, diced
2 Roma Tomatoes, Seeded, chopped and well drained
2-3 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, diced
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
8 Sprigs of Cilantro leaves, minced
4 oz. Colby Jack Cheese, shredded
¼ Red Onion, very thinly sliced
4 8” Flour Tortillas
Salt
Black Pepper
2 Tbsp. Oil
2 Avocados
Salsa

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I’m always on the hunt for new breakfast ideas – it’s the most important meal of the day after all!  Oatmeal is healthy, filling and easy to make.  It’s packed with fiber, folate, antioxidants and protein making it a better choice than pancakes or sugar cereal in the morning.  You can try topping with fruit such as blueberries, cranberries or apples or adding in a bit of brown sugar if you need a touch of sweetness.

Below you will find Quick and Simple Oatmeal Recipes to start your morning off right!

9 Quick and Simple Oatmeal Recipes:

1. Overnight crockpot steel cut oatmeal by Thrifty Jinxy
2. Baked Oatmeal with Chobani Greek Yogurt by All She Cooks
3. Skillet Banana Oatmeal by Family Food and Travel
4. Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal by Food Done Light
5. Easy Overnight Oatmeal by Stockpiling Moms
6. Easy Homemade Instant Oatmeal by A Moms Take
7. Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal by A Frugal Chick
8. Crockpot Oatmeal by Madame Deals
9. Carrot & Zucchini Bread Oatmeal by The Coupon Challenge

What are your favorite Quick and Simple Oatmeal Recipes?

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