Strawberry-Coconut smoothie

This is not your usual Banana-Strawberry smoothie. It's even better and good tasting for you to.

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Serves: 1

1 c. milk (You can use non dairy milk)
1 Tbsp. Chia seeds
3 fl oz. unsweetened coconut cream
4 strawberries, hulled


Directions:

1. Add all ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth.

Granola pops

Inspired by: Rice Krispy treat
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This Recipe is great spin on rice Krispy treats.


Serves:12

3 1/4 c. Rolled Oats
2 c. Miniature marshmallows
2 Tbsp. Margarine (For Marshmallows)
1/3 c. - 1 Tbsp. Sunflower seeds
3/4 c. - 2 tsp. Dried cranberries
1/3 c. - 2 tsp. Banana chips, crushed
1 1/4 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1 1/4 tsp. Pure vanilla extract
1 /3 c. - 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/3 c. - 1 Tbsp. peanut, crushed
1/2 tsp. Course Himalayan salt
1/3 c. - 2 tsp. shredded Coconut



Directions:

1. Pre heat the oven to 325. Line two large baking sheets with parchment.

2. Combine the oats, sunflower seeds, peanuts,Coconut, Cranberries, Banana chips in a large bowl. blend in together the salt, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon, and vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then pour over the dry ingredients, and stir to coat. Spread the mixture out evenly on the baking sheets.

3. Bake in the pre heated oven until crispy and toasted, about 20 minutes. Stir once halfway through. Cool, then stir in the cranberries.

4. Melt Margarine in large sauce pan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted and well-blended. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

5. Add Granola and blend until incorporated.

6. Using wax paper, roll granola into medium sizes ball's on a 13 x 9 inch pan. insert Taffy apple sticks into the mixture, and allow to cool.

Money Saving Tip Tuesday

Welcome to another edition of Money Saving tips.
In this edition I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time.
Once again thank you for sticking around for, this Third edition of money-saving tips for this March edition. I will be bring you different money-saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday. This week on money-saving tip's Living Better Cafe wants to, help you save more cash in your wallet than ever before. This week I will be giving you a Money saving recipe, yes! making delicious meals within side the comfort of your home, or wherever you maybe can also save "YOU" Money!

Yes, once again I am bring you an inexpensive recipe that, I know will keep you and you're wallet happy. I just want to share with you that it, really all depends on where you shop for all the ingredients.

Imitation lobster pasta Salad

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This yummy creation will have you, and your guest coming back for more.

Serves: 5

1 (8 oz.) pkg. bow-tie pasta
2 stalks celery, chopped
10 oz. Imitation lobster
1/2 c. - 1 Tbsp. Shredded carrots
1/2 c .- 1 Tbsp. Soybeans (Edamame)
1/2 c. - 1 Tbsp. Cherry tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c. - 1 Tbsp. Black olives, chopped
1/2 tsp. Course Himalayan salt
1/8 tsp. Freshly cracked pepper
1/8 tsp. poppy seeds
1/2 c. - 2 Tbsp. Plain yogurt

Directions:

1. Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes; rinse under cold water until cool and drain.

2. In a medium size bowl, add chopped celery, lobster, carrots, tomatoes, soybeans and olives. While pasta is cooking.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt,salt, poppy seed and pepper. Add in the pasta, celery, lobster,carrots,tomatoes, soybeans and olives. And stir until completely incorporated. Chill in refrigerator until time to serve.

Hot Out Of The Oven.... Manuka honey

Picture from: shop.countdown.co.nz


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Living Better Cafe is bring you Fresh out of the oven news, that you're going to love. That no other blog source will ever take you close into the story. I say more good reasons to love L.B.C, not only are you revising original recipes. Your saving money while eating the way you want in a healthier way.

Welcome to Hot Out Of The Oven food news, I have yet another edition of food news coming straight from no other source but, Living Better Cafe of course. As you have read through many editions of (H.O.T.O), since I have started this food news addition. You have become wiser about what you buy,and place into your mouth. While I am very happy to continue to keep "Hot of the oven" going as much as you keep enjoy reading it every Monday. In this last March edition I will be spilling out the facts of Manuka honey, and is it really good for your health.

how many bees does it take to make a jar of honey? if I am correct it takes 22,700 bees just to fill one single jar. The first time I have taste Manuka honey, I was completely addicted to it. Manuka honey is a monofloral honey produced in Australia and new Zealand from the nectar of Manuka tree. Manuka honey commonly sold as an alternative medicine. The component find in Manuka honey has antibacterial properties.

Manuka honey has a distinctive flavor, as this honey has a characterized as earthy, oily and herbaceous, and florid, rich and complex. Manuka honey has an aromatic earthy an a cool eucalyptus taste and rich flavor of minerals with a slight bitter aftertaste. Manuka honey is known to have a great impacted on, internal and external uses. Let's begin with internal uses and work our way on down the line.

Internal uses:

1. Sore throat

2. Stomach ulcers

3. stomach pain

4. Gum disease

5. Acid reflex disease

6. Ache and Pains

7. Arthritis

8. Heartburn

9. Diarrhea

10. Constipation

11. Irritable bowel movement

External uses:

1. Athlete's Foot

2. Ring Worm

3. Insect Bites

4. Acne and Rosacea

5. Eczema and Dermatitis

6. Rashes

7. MRS/ Staph Infections

8. Chronic Wounds

9. Pressure Sores

10. Surgical Wounds

11. Psoriasis

12. Cold Sores

13. Candida Albicans

14. Burns

15. Nail Fungus

16. Skin Ulcers

Now that I have covered the internal and external benefits of, what Manuka honey is good for. Why now let's talk more on where can you find this particular honey at, and then I will give you the low down on the side effect of Manuka honey. Manuka honey can be found in these locations.

Where can I find Manuka honey?

1. why your local grocery store

2. health food stores

3. why of course you can even buy offline.

What are the side effects of Manuka honey?

1. Allergic reactions, especially in people who are allergic to bees. "DO NOT FEED TO INFANTS" under the age of 12 months of age.

2. Risk of Rise in Blood Sugar.

3. interaction with certain chemo drugs

4. If you have any pollen allergy, because Manuka honey has a small amount of pollen, which may result into a allergic reactions.

Carrots cake pancakes with Maple- Praline Syrup

Adapted from: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2012/03/carrot-cake-pancakes/

serves: 12

1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. Course Himalayan salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts
2 Tbsp. golden raisins
1 lg. egg
2 Tbsp. Organic brown sugar
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 c. finely grated carrots
3 Tbsp. Vegetable oil


Maple- Praline Syrup

Serves: 12

1 1/2 c. Margarine
1 1/2 c. Pecans, chopped
1 1/2 c. Pure maple syrup


Pancake Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, blend and whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, nuts and raisins. In a small bowl, blend and whisk together egg, brown sugar, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir in carrots. Stir the carrot mixture into the dry ingredients, stir until Incorporate well.

Maple- Praline Syrup Directions:

1. In a sauce pan cook margarine, pecans, maple syrup, over medium-low heat. stir often, for about 5 minutes or until blended and sugar has dissolved.

Spinach-Mushroom Alfredo Pizza

Serves: 5

5/8 (8 oz.) Pizza dough
1/4 c.- 1 Tbsp. Alfredo sauce
1/4 scallions, finely chopped
1/4 bell pepper, chopped
1/4 Spinach, chopped
1/3 c. - 2 Tbsp. broccoli, chopped
1/4 carrot, shredded
1/4 (8 oz.) pkg. vegan cheese
1/2 c. - 2 Tbsp. Thinly sliced mushroom
5 oz. soyrizo, cooked (according to directions on package)


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400. lightly grease a pizza pan.

2. Spread Alfredo sauce evenly over pizza dough . Sprinkle vegan cheese, broccoli, carrots, mushroom and soyrizo. Arrange pizza on prepared pizza pan.

3. Bake in a preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, for about 10 minutes.

Coffee Talk..... Special Episode

Fast Track: Coffee Talk

I Katrina Smith the creator/ Administrator of Living Better Cafe, and the host of Living Better Cafe present.... Coffee Talk. Want's to apologize for having camera difficulty here at the Living Better Cafe Kitchen."Coffee Talk" is has having a bit of a problem with, the camera. But, that is not going to stop "Coffee Talk" from bring you a positive insight on food. Coffee Talk will is bring you a video straight from You Tube. from: Mr Eastcoastman.

Know your food before taking the first bite!

Katrina Smith