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Frozen Yogurt Bark

Haley Cooke | August, 4, 2021

Looking for a refreshing and tasty summer treat? Something that is cool/cold and you can make yourself!? Try this simple recipe out with your family!

Total Time: 3 hours

Servings: 6

Nutrition: Serving: 1/6 of recipe

Calories: 94kcal Carbohydrates: 10g

Protein: 6g Fat: 3g

Saturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 7mg

Sodium: 22mg Fiber: 1g

Sugar: 7g

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt (or any flavor you want)

2 Tablespoons maple syrup or honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3-1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (or any other fruit you want)

1/3-1/2 cup fresh blueberries (or any other fruit you want)

2-3 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes (optional) 😉 (or chocolate shavings)

Instructions:

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, maple syrup and vanilla until well combined.

Spread yogurt mixture evenly, about a 1/4 of an inch thick, onto the prepared baking sheet in rectangular shape. Scatter the strawberries and blueberries on top (or any other fruit you have chosen). Sprinkle with coconut flakes (or chocolate shavings).

Place in the freezer for about 3 hours or until the yogurt is firm. Cut or break into 16-20 pieces and serve.

Store leftover yogurt bark in a sealed freezer bag for up to 3 months. Consider taking it out and letting it sit for about 3-5 minutes before eating.

Let me know if you try it out!

The base of this recipe is from my fave healthy food blogger 🙂

Healthy Road Trip Snacks

Haley Cooke | July, 14, 2021

In need of some ideas for healthy road trip food options this summer? Let frugal and healthy mom help you! 🙂 I am not one to purchase many things from convenience stores along the way… so I pack ahead of time!

So if you are looking to save some money, miss out on some of the fast food and prepare for your trip days prior with a grocery store run – keep on reading! While you are at the grocery store, go ahead and skip the chip aisle and look for these delicious, healthy, nutritious alternatives instead! Your body will feel fuller, longer, and you won’t feel sluggish and tired after eating these.

Healthy and Easy options to consider :

Dried Jerky

Boiled Eggs

Carrots

Dark Chocolate

Fresh Fruit

Popcorn

Protein Bars

Pumpkin seeds

5 Habits to Try TODAY and Everyday

Haley Cooke | July, 7, 2021

Pay attention to the person you admire. You will find that individuals you look up to tend to have a solid focus on taking care of themselves emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. As you learn from the best… you generally will aim to do/be your best. Be willing to go out of your comfort zone and ask for mentorship if growing as a leader is something you are looking for!

Create a to-do list. Daily keep an ongoing list of things that need to be done personally, professionally, and physically helps you to get better organized and prioritize the things taking place in your life. Be willing to delegate things that are less important to others – if this applies!

Make self-care important. Daily take care of yourself in a way that allows your “flame” to stay lit and avoid burnout. Self-care (whatever that may be for you) tends to minimize or reduce health concerns related to stress, anxiety, and depression.

The early bird gets the worm. Spending 15-30 minutes alone in the morning can help you start your day off focused and prepared for the day ahead. Maybe that is sitting in silence or journaling… find out what works best for you. Also consider going to bed earlier and waking up earlier to see what this time can do for you!

Read positive books. Starting your day off with devotionals, positive news, or self-help books allows you to focus on the positive parts of the day right away. Filling your mind with good stories, encouraging messages, and inspiring news can help keep your spirits high if a problem does arise.

Make today a great day!