Recently I heard that ice cream is Americans' favorite dessert. As an ice cream lover myself, this may be one of the only commonalities that this healthy eater has with typical American eats! Ever since the weather warmed up, ice cream has been my top pregnancy craving. And while I've been eating dairy ice cream as well, since I like to limit my dairy intake and eat predominantly plant-based, I've been experimenting with trying out all of the dairy free frozen desserts available (okay, I haven't gotten to every single one, but I've been making my way around the ice cream aisle!). Dairy free eaters no longer have to settle for blah options... because let me tell you, dairy free ice creams have drastically improved in recent years! I've also noticed the wide variety of flavors and ... [Read More]
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Chocolate Covered Cherry “Nice” Cream
A recent study found that America's favorite dessert is beloved, creamy, dreamy ice cream. Taking it one step further, this Yahoo study also found the overall favorite ice cream flavor to be chocolate... and I for one cannot argue these findings. Fro yo, protein ice cream, banana "nice" cream, gelato, soft serve, the regular real thing - I love it all. Last week I was surprised with not one, but two birthday ice cream cakes (along with a chocolate cake as well as a slice of cheesecake - all on separate occasions with different family members and friends!), both of which I enjoyed a piece of. Clearly I indulge in the real thing sometimes, but then there are lots of times when I want a frozen treat, but I also want it to be nice and healthy...and that's when my food processor comes ... [Read More]