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This Patriotic Dessert Takes Only 20 Minutes To Make!

Although I’m Canadian, I can feel the energy and excitement for Independence Day all the way across the border.  I envy the strong nationalism in the United States so much that when July 4th rolls around, I want to take part in the festivities.  The best way I know how to do that is by baking a red, white and blue treat.  And this year I found one so easy that I don’t even have to bake it!  It’s from About.com and it’s called Patti’s All American Trifle.  I altered the name a little because it really is the easiest trifle recipe I could find.  It only takes 20 minutes to prep and assemble the delicious layers of vanilla pudding, whipped topping, berries and angel food cake.  Not only is this dessert easy and quick, it also contains all the right colours for a patriotic celebration.  Happy Independence Day!

EASIEST ALL AMERICAN TRIFLE

2 (12oz.) containers whipped topping, thawed
1 (5.9) ounce package vanilla instant pudding
1 whole angel food cake, cut into 1 inch cubes
Sliced fresh strawberries and blueberries
Slivered almonds (optional)

Prepare instant pudding according to package directions. Layer trifle ingredients as follows from bottom of trifle bowl to top; 1/3 Cool Whip, 1/2 of cake cubes, 1/2 of pudding, strawberries, 1/3 Cool Whip, cake cubes, pudding, blueberries, remaining Cool Whip, and top with slivered almonds. 

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Only 145 Calories Per Cup…And It’s Filling!

In my last post, I shared some tips on how to reduce food cravings in the hopes of not over-indulging…something I know a little bit about lately.  I’ve recently tried on some of my summer clothes from last year and discovered that I can no longer pull a few of them over my thighs.  I wanted to blame my weight gain on my research for this website, but I honestly know that it’s because of my lack of will power and my never ending hunger.  I always snack between meals and my choices aren’t the healthiest…somebody has to eat all those cookies and brownies I make for this site!  So I was very happy to find this recipe on RealAge.com for a Buttermilk and Avocado Smoothie that promises only 1 cup will fill you up and only has 145 calories.  Sounds good to me, and I LOVE avocado!  This may not be the usual dessert recipe that I post, but don’t worry, there will be more delectable treats to come.  In the meantime, I’m going to have a smoothie to crush my hunger.  Enjoy!

TANGY & COOL BUTTERMILK & AVOCADO SMOOTHIE

1 cup organic fat-free cottage cheese, such as Horizon brand
2 cups 1% low-fat buttermilk
1/2 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 tablespoon organic agave nectar, such as Madhava brand
4 ice cubes or 1/2 cup crushed ice

Place the cottage cheese and 1/2 cup of the buttermilk in a blender. Cover and blend until fairly smooth, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the blender; add the avocado. Cover and blend until fairly smooth, about 30 seconds. Add the remaining buttermilk and the agave nectar; cover and blend 10 seconds. Add the ice; cover and blend until the smoothie is thick and the ice has melted.

Nutritional Information (per 1-cup serving; makes 4)
Calories: 145
Saturated fat: 1.5 grams
Unsaturated fat: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 15 grams
Protein: 11 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Calcium: 178 milligrams
Sodium: 342 milligrams
Magnesium: 7 milligram

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