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Popular Homemade CRANBERRY ENERGY DRINK Recipe

maud — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 01:28:17 +0000

It’s really easy to make your own energy drink, and you’ll undoubtedly find that it tastes better than the store-bought alternatives. In addition, the homemade version is all-natural (… no artificial flavors, colorings and preservatives) and a lot cheaper!

Here are the ingredients to mix together:

3 cups unsweetened cranberry juice (100 percent juice)
5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Optional: 1 star anise. If using this optional ingredient, leave to infuse for one hour then strain.

After mixing all ingredients: refrigerate.

This all-natural homemade energy drink provides a great tasting mix of carbohydrates to fuel your muscles. It also contains electrolytes (sodium and potassium) to help replace what your body loses through sweat.

Source: Jenn

Nutrition-Packed Breakfast Cookie

Chris — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 01:02:44 +0000

These nutrition-packed cookies with oatmeal, coconut, pecan, blueberry and cranberry bring a smile on everyone’s face. All of the healthy ingredients add lots of flavor, too.

You can freeze any extra cookie dough on the cookie sheet and place them in freezer bags to store in the freezer until unexpected company calls! The cookie dough freezes perfectly, then they’re easy to take out and bake with no fuss to speak of.

Here are the ingredients to make 36 of these popular Nutrition-Packed Cookies:

2 cups butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 cups brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla
3 cups flour
1 tbsp baking soda
2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp mace
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cloves
4 cups rolled oats
2 cups coconut, unsweetened
2 cups dried blueberries
2 cups dried unsweetened cranberries
2 cups whole pecans, gently toasted

Continue on to the next page to see the easy preparation instructions …

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Enjoy Delicious Homemade CRANBERRY TEA CAKE(S) for Breakfast

Chris — Mon, 21 May 2018 22:06:59 +0000

This popular recipe uses cranberries, together with a moist cake, to make a perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea (or any other beverage) for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. You’ll find that this enjoyable and memorable Cranberry Tea Cake gives you a bit of delicious tartness with each bite.

For 2 loafs of this popular Cranberry Tea Cake you’ll need:

2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cup sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 egg

1 cup buttermilk

1 ½ cup fresh cranberries, halved (it’s not recommended to substitute this item)

Now just follow these simple steps to make this special Cranberry Tea Cake:

1) Preheat oven to 350F.

2) Lightly coat 2 loaf pans with baking spray or butter, and lining with parchment paper.

3) Using a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.

4) Using your bowl to your stand mixture, or any medium size bowl for an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together.

5) Add vanilla and egg to the butter mixture, mix until well incorporated.

6) Alternating, add buttermilk and flour mixture in small batches.

7) Stir in the cranberries.

8) Divide the batter between the 2 loaf pans.

9) Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. (Depending on your oven, this may take more time. If still not done at the 30-minute mark, continue baking until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the cake is springy to the touch).

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Photo and recipe for Cranberry Tea Cake by kitchenconfidante.com.

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Easy & Delicious “FORTIFIED” CRANBERRY PEAR SMOOTHIE

Chris — Mon, 07 May 2018 19:57:54 +0000

This smoothie is flavorful, festive and nourishing with a healthy combination of cranberries and pears. Most of us are interested in maintaining strong teeth and bones, and would prefer drinking a delicious, fortified, calcium-rich Cranberry Pear Smoothie instead of choking down supplements (or drinking wheat grass juice).

A snap to whip up, this smoothie makes a refreshing breakfast (or any time) drink, with just the right amount of sweetness. Sesame seeds are high in calcium, as are almonds, and both will add creaminess to this drink as well.

Here are all of the ingredients you’ll need for a single serving of this delicious Cranberry Pear Smoothie:

1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened soy, almond, rice or hemp milk
1/2 cup (120 ml) cranberries, fresh or frozen
1/2 pear, cored (you can keep the skin on)
2 Tbsp (30 ml) sesame seeds
2 Tbsp (30 ml) raw natural almonds
1 scoop plain or vanilla rice-based protein powder
1 1-inch (2.5 cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled
15-25 drops pure plain or vanilla liquid stevia, to taste.

The preparation instructions are easy and straightforward:

1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Drink immediately.

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Source: Ricki Heller

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