Hey y’all!
I amΒ still sick. This sinus/upper respiratory illness is rocking. my. world.
I have not left my bed since Saturday. And let me tell you…the stir-crazy struggle is *real.* I am climbing the walls.
All I have to say isΒ thank the Good Lord (literally) for grocery delivery.
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ANYWHO
I think at this point, I’m aboutΒ thisclose to hacking up a lung, so needless to say, my throat wasΒ raw.Β And all I could dream of was a frozen treat to sooth the fiery sandpaper currently occupying my air pipe.
Enter: My Strawberry FroYo.
FroYo = “frozen yogurt.” And it’s one of the trendiest foods right now. I swear, you can’t walk 2 blocks in NYC without passingΒ at least three different FroYo shops! Pinkberry, Red Mango, Sweet Frog, 16 Handles, TCBY – it isΒ all the rage. And I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I secretly long for FroYo. Because, sadly, dairy (and sugar!) is not on the Specific Carb Diet.
But not to worry. Because my healthy version of FroYo will rival any commercial version you can buy at the food court.
Plus, you can feel really good about eating it.
This recipe is Gluten Free, Vegan, Specific Carb Diet friendly, and Paleo!
Here’s what you need:Β (Serves 2)
6 dates
8 whole frozen strawberries
1/4 cup cashews
1 1/2 Tbsp coconut butter
Optional: 12 drops of alcohol free stevia, or 1 tsp honey/agave
1/4 cup cashews, chopped (for garnish)
Tools:
Food Processor (This is the one I use and love)
Good Chef’s knife (Here’s a good one I use!)
This recipe couldn’t be simpler! Put your cashews into the food processor, and process until it resembles sand. Then, throw everything else into the food processor and process until thick, creamy and smooth! Freeze for 25-30 minutes. Garnish with chopped cashews.
Oh my gosh, where to begin with this amazingness!? First of all, the flavor was magnificent. It was sweet and fresh and just bursting with strawberry flavor. But it wasn’t just “strawberry” like you imagine an artificial strawberry ice cream…This was a complexΒ strawberry. The coconut butter, combined with the dates gave the strawberries a deep sweetness that had some weight to it. Sounds strange, but just try it and you’ll know what I’m talking about!
And then the texture was marvelous! It was super creamy and rich. And the coldness was so refreshing and soothing on my poor throat. I also loved the crushed cashews on top too. They gave a slight crunch that went perfectly with the luxurious and thick ice cream.
This was such a treat. And I am so excited to share it with you guys. Hopefully you can enjoy some this weekend!
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91 responses to “Strawberry FroYo!”
Bless ya hun, hope you are feeling better really soon. God bless π
Thank you Dave, i hope so too!!! Hugs and love xox
Umcka is really good for respiratory infections. I’ve used it before and it works.
Thanks Michael, I’ll definitely look into that. right now I’m elbows deep in homemade veggie soup haha I have a feeling yours is a better remedy haha Hugs and love xox
LOVE FroYo, and even more so, Amazon’s delivery. We’ve had it in Dallas the last few years.
Heal quick,
Scott
Thank you Scott! Oh yeah, Amazon is incredible. We’ve gotta be careful or they’ll take over the world! haha jk jk Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox
Frozen yogurt without the yogurt β sounds great!
Get well sooooon.
Thanks friend π it really is super yummy! Hugs and love xox
How awful that you are still ill. I love Amazon, what did we do without it!
Thanks friend. Yeah I canβt remember the last time I was this sick!! Me too π Hugs and love xox
I’m not good at commenting, but you are an inspiration on every level. Thanks for holding onto your purity and grace. xo
oh my gosh thank you so much! what an incredibly kind thing to say π xox
Iβve been under the weather as well. Itβs a nasty virus. Iβve got no evergy and the cough is annoying. Feel better friend.
Oh no Iβm sorry you have been feeling crummy too. Yes! Oh my gosh the cough is the worst!! That and literally not being able to produce sound from my voice! Awww feel better soon Teri!!! Hugs and love xox
Iβm sorry to hear you are still ill. Prayers for recovery soon.
Thank you Douglas. I really appreciate that. Hugs and love xox
I just love you so much… Praying for quick recovery, and I’ve shared this post on Facebook.
Aw thank you Janice π I really appreciate your prayers. And thanks for passing this along! Hugs and love xox
Thank you caralyC,
Hope that you feel better soon.
God bless
Thanks love, I appreciate that so much! Hugs and love xox
Speedy recovery
Thank you!!! Means a lot. Hugs and love xox
You are more than welcome
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Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!
Hahha my words exactly hahha Hugs and love xox
Hugs and love back.
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We could do this for a loooooooooooooong time. β¨πβ¨β¨πβ¨β¨πβ¨β¨πβ¨β¨πβ¨
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Please get better soon. I prayed for you. Love and hugs!β€
Awww thank you Tonya! Your prayers mean the world! Hugs and love xox
XO Hang in there, beautiful friend. β€
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A very healthy balm for a sore throat. Hope you are better soon. Do you take your flu shots each year? They prepare the body to fight most strains of flu, however the strains mutate so fast the medical profession is always slightly behind in that fight.
Thank you Ian. Yes! I did have a flu shot this year. Yeah I donβt think this is the flu. If anything itβs more like bronchitis than the flu!! Thanks for your kind words π big hugs to you friend.
Aww ! So sorry you’re not feeling well! Those sore throats are the WORST! π Here’s wishing you a speedy recovery! Good thing about the groceries, though! Oh, btw, have you ever heard of Sunbasket ? https://sunbasket.com/ A friend of mine gets her groceries through them, and she loves it! She is on a paleo diet. Anyway, just thought I’d mention it. Hope you feel better soon! π
Thanks Joy, I appreciate that. Yeah itβs no fun at all! I have heard of them! Thatβs awesome. Thanks!! Hugs and love xox
Beautiful even when you’re sick. I hope you’re all well tomorrow!
Aw thanks John. I hope so too! Hugs and love xox
Sounds delicious…Feel better soon… You’re in my prayers! β€
Thank you so much π i appreciate your prayers so much! Hugs and love xox
You’re very welcome! Hugs and love to you, too xox
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My dear friend
First of all I wish that you may recover soon from your illness. God bless you!
Thank you also very much for this delicious and fresh looking recipe π It’s simple and fast to make.
Another recipe: We give delicious food to our body and this we should also do for our soul:
Faith in God,
Harmony and light
Love and no fight
Respect – a lot
Share and care
To be always fair
Language of the heart
Never be apart
Compassion spiced
Spreading like Christ
Scent of unity
Within community
Egofree life
Without selfish styles
Self-made strife
But heartful smiles
Odour of pure heart
Inner food, divine art
DidiArtist, 10.05.2018
From heart to heart
Didi
Aw thank you Didi. Youβre right! For our soul too! Beautiful poem! Thanks for sharing. Hugs and love xox
Hugs and love, dear friend π
Didi
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OMG you look fabulous even you’re sick. Lol feel better and thanks for sharing your delicious yogert. Looking forward to more.
aw thank you Melanie! what a kind thing to say π it really was a delicious treat π hehe Hugs and love xox
Get well woon!
Thanks elitsa! Hugs and love xox
Love back and…more strawberries π β€ xxx
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What a trooper. Hang in there, Prayers on the table for you.
Aw thank you for the prayers. Means a lot! Hugs and love xox
Your recipe looks amazing; I hope you recover quickly!
Thank you so much Zanthea! Hugs and love xox
sorry for not checking on you earlier Beaut, but obviously you need more rest to get better…take my advice, I have had two sinus surgeries and multiple ENT/allergy problems over the years, find the best ENT in the world and make an appointment (I can give you a name of the best ENT in the world, but you would have to go to Michigan to see him), and keep hydrating, hydrating, hydrating, with water and green tea, whatever works for you…coughing is your friend and bringing up the nasty junk that is clogging up the works is what it is all about, in short, work on getting that infection out so it does not go down any further wherever gravity takes it…praying for you too beaut…take care.
Aw thank you so much – thatβs great advice. Thank you for the prayers. And get this! My brother is an ent! (And imho the best in the world! Hahahahha) but seriously though:) Hugs and love xox
liken and lovenn your reply – you got it made girl@ed
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Pretty…
Thanks! Hugs and love xox
egh… Thanks.
Get well soon dear and take care of yourselfβ€β€
Thank you so much π Hugs and love xox
Feel better soon! I got my first sinus infection during the summer of 2009. I’ve been plagued with at least one or two visits to urgent care every year since then. However, we’ve learned that a humidifier does wonders for us during allergy season, and I’ve been using more essential oils in the last year. I’m not a berry person, but you make strawberries and dairy-free frozen yogurt look amazing!
Thanks Laura Beth! Oh no thatβs awful. Iβm sorry to hear that. Thanks for the tips! Hugs and love xox
Here’s to get better quickly! Take good care and thanks for sharing the recipe (adore strawberries). π
Thank you friend π Hugs and love xox πππ
You have some of the yummiest food, Carolyn. I enjoy yogurt and ice cream, but Frozen Yogurt is just as delicious especially strawberry.
Aw thanks! Hugs and love xox
Sounds yummy! π
Praying you’ll be feeling better soon! π€
Thanks Mia! I appreciate it! Hugs and love xox
hope you are better. Good recipe, but for good health please read about lectins (there are many of them in all beans, nuts, the group of solanaceous, all vegetables with seeds). I read just yesterday and it was a big surprise π
Thank you so much! Hugs and love xox
Looks yummy!
Thanks William! Hugs and love xox
I love this recipe! This strawberry froyo looks delicious. I hope you are better! Take care!
Thank you so much Kate! Hugs and love xox
Hope you are feeling better! If not, some homemade chicken soup with cayenne pepper, minced garlic, powdered ginger & salt might soothe your throat & aid healing. This soup is good with cooked rice added, as you eat it. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) & Honey tonic made from ACV & Honey mixed in warm water is helpful, too. Praying for your recovery!
Thanks friend! Hugs and love xox
Praying youβre back to health by now.
Thanks friend! Yep much better!! Hugs and love xox
Yummy! Looks very delicious! I pray that you are healed in Jesus Name!
Thank you! you’re the best! xox
You’re welcome. Xx
omg yumm!!!!π
haha thanks Cait! Hugs and love xox