Island Popcorn

This one is unique in that it isn't quite sweet and definitely not buttery or salty.  My cousins who hail from Hawaii showed me how to make this special treat.

Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a pan and add 1/4 cup popcorn. Place the lid on the pan and shake it while it pops. Once that stops, pour it into a bowl and sprinkle with cinnamon.  Toss to blend. Guilt-free, simple, and a great snack for kids.

- Kim Fielding

Berry Coconut Smoothie

Fresh blueberries and strawberries were the inspiration for today's smoothie.

My super blender has a single serving option and I chose the smaller container to make this.  I filled it about 2/3 up to the max fill line with blueberries.  Then I added strawberries, 1 large spoonful of coconut oil, and 1/2 cup of applesauce.   Blended until smooth, this was yummy!

This became thicker the longer it sat so adding water might help keep it easier to drink.   No worries though if you like it thick because it makes a delicious pudding-style breakfast.

Son #3 helped himself - there is not much left!

1/2 batch of this berry smoothie offers about 140 calories and almost 1/2 your daily requirement for vitamin C.

- Kim Fielding