Mother needs a heart healthy/diabetes smart diet so I've been researching like crazy to find just the right path. Things do get a little tricky when you have to consider both of those restrictions but we've got a good start.
The first day she was here I kept it super simple and prepared brown rice with stir fried carrots and zucchini. Now, by stir fry I don't mean I coated everything in oil and went to town. I used sunflower oil and lightly coated the bottom of the pan. In all honesty, you get a more flavorful taste using LESS oil. Less is more when it comes to oil and veggies. I just added seasonings and VIOLA! We had a simple, easy, heart/diabetic smart meal.
Did I take pictures? Of course not. I wasn't thinking pictures. I'll try to do better. I did take some of the next recipe but they are blurry. Sorry, Y'all.
One more share for today--- ICE CREAM! Yep, you read that right. I made ice cream and it was delicious! There are only 2 ingredients and so tasty, Y'all! Plus, it is heart/diabetic friendly. AND, Baby M couldn't get enough of it.
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| I didn't realize she was going to love it so or I would have put her in the high chair because she must do it herself. Lesson learned. |
All you do is slice 4 bananas, place them in a freezer container, and freeze them. Once they are frozen, put them in a super blender and blend until they are smooth and creamy- this will take a few minutes. Your blender really does need to be a super good one. I might try the food processor next time just because.
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| Sorry this one is so blurry but she wouldn't be still. Look at that mouth, though. |
Once the bananas are the right consistency, add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and blend some more. That's it!
Ok, I did not wait for my banana slices to get fully frozen so my ice cream was more like very cold, very think pudding. But it was so good!
I put more bananas in the freezer to do this again this weekend. This one is definitely worth a try! I got this recipe HERE.
I'm going to get better about the pictures and I'll be posting more recipes. So far, Mother has been here 2 full days and I've made 6 new recipes and a delicious hearth/diabetic smart smoothie.
Mother had an appointment with her respiratory DR Wednesday and he couldn't believe how improved she was since she left the hospital last Thursday. All reports are positive and she may not even have to be on the oxygen anymore. I'll keep Y'all posted on the progress.
Meanwhile, we are still awaiting the arrival of Baby R. Which could be now or in another 13 days. The waiting is getting a bit intense BUT---
PRE-SEASON HAS BEGUN and as we all know, FOOTBALL makes everything better! Not that Baby R's mother would agree.
Have a great weekend, Y'all!
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