Healthier Milkshake

I love chocolate. 
I love frozen drinks/ smoothies.
I love "treats".
I love eating things that are good for me.

That is why I came up with a dessert smoothie that was made with healthier ingredients that I could feel good about because on hot summer days sometimes it feels like you could eat ice cream everyday. It is nice to have a healthy substitute that satisfies. This recipe was a hit with my husband and 4 year old too!

Chocolate Milkshake

2 tbsp cacao powder
2-3 pitted dates
1/2 cup cashews
1 cup almond milk (could use coconut, hemp or rice milk too)
1 banana
2-3 frozen strawberries or a few cubes of ice if you want it cold.

Put it all in the blender, blend,  and enjoy!

You could also leave out the cacao, and add more strawberries for a strawberry shake.


I am having fun looking for and testing out healthier summer recipes for my FREE Summer Lovin' Recharge Program. Check it out and join us!

Summer Lovin' Recharge Program

Need Some Summer Lovin'?

FREE Program

Virtual- Take part wherever you are

Dates: July 9th-July 23rd

For all you busy moms/ women that need a little mid summer love.

Sign Up Here for the FREE 14 Day Program!!!

Oh and I do LOVE summer. 

Ahhhhhh.... sun kissed skin, bare toes in the grass and sand, days at the beach, swimming, camping, longer days, and warmer nights. I love it all, and in my summer fantasy each year I picture myself lounging in the sun, reading lots of books, gardening, and strolling through the farmers market to get fresh foods each day for wonderful healthy meals that I sit and enjoy each evening on my deck as the sun sets over the water.

What is really happening.....

I am growing weeds in my garden beds, I haven’t read a book in what seems like years, my skin is far from sun kissed because I am stuck inside or in the shade with a napping baby. Trips to the farmers market include fussing and whining, and my dinner plans end up being the same thing each week because I am lacking motivation, inspiration, and time.


Learning to balance being a mom of two has not been easy. I don’t sleep much, and there has been afternoons that I have caved and given in to my sweet tooth. For me, being exhausted and taking care of everyone else often leaves me depleted, and the bar of chocolate, bit of ice cream, or glass of wine provides a mini escape and 10 min of feeling like I am being spoiled. The problem is I end up feeling worse.
If this surprises you- remember I am human, and believe it or not I am not perfect, and I certainly don’t eat kale, steamed brown rice and tofu all day (as a matter of fact I don’t really like tofu much at all).

Here is what I have learned:

When I eat better, I feel better.

When I feel better, I have more fun.

When I have more fun, I get inspired.

When I am inspired, I create healthier meals with ease.

When I create healthier meals, I  feel confident, and am motivated to do more.

When I am motivated to do more, look out anything is possible.

Wanna join me for this fun two week program? Do that here!

Get back on track this summer.
Feel great. 
Have more fun.
Cook easy, delicious summer meals that the whole family will love.


This program is NOT:

• About giving things up.
• Following any strict diet.
• Feeling deprived.

This Program IS about: 

• Being inspired.
• Making and eating delicious healthy summer recipes.
• Loving yourself up a little more during your crazy summer schedules.

 Details: 
* For two weeks we will come together to create or kick start new healthy habits.
* We will carve out time for self care, and recharge our mind, body & spirit.
* You will receive ideas, inspiration and healthy summer recipes each weekday.
* You will also be included in an online Facebook group where you will get 24/7 support not only from me, but from an awesome group of ladies just like you.

Sign up here! 

Invite your any of your friends.

Together we give ourselves a little summer lovin’ recharge.

If you are already on my list all you have to do is click the "update my profile link" after entering your info and you will be sent and email so you can update your preferences and choose to join the Summer Lovin' Recharge. Easy peasy!