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frozen chocolate cream pie martini

by Jackie Newgent  |  June 22, 2015  |  4 Comments
I prefer savory rather than sweet food. Though every once in a while, I do like to indulge in a creamy chocolaty dessert. When the weather is sizzling hot, I usually don’t want to add to the heat of the day by baking a pie. So here’s a summertime experiment of mine inspired by chocolate cream pie … perfect for this month’s Recipe Redux “pie love” theme. It’s actually a cross between a pie, milkshake, and martini. Yes, there’s vodka here! Multiply the recipe as needed. Cheers! Calories saved: 280 Why it’s better for you? It no longer has over a day’s worth of “bad” fats!
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fair trade cocoa shake

by Jackie Newgent  |  October 13, 2012  |  1 Comment
(Click on photo for full-size image!) Makes 1 serving: 1 cup each I’m firmly in support of food enjoyment. And that means sometimes you just gotta have dessert! So here’s a shake to make when in need of a chocolate fix (or a chocolate-mint fix!)—any time of the year. It seems super decadent, but it’s actually about half the calories of a traditional shake … and 100% tasty. When whirling it up, be patient with it rather than adding more milk for the thickest, richest-tasting result. It’s a real treat. Kids will love it, too! Calories Saved: 220
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