Healthy living one tip at a time.

Ever wonder what's in your food. If you have ever read the ingredients on the back of a food box, surely you have stumbled on a word or two that might not be familiar. I enjoy researching these words. What are they? Are they good for my family? If not ,why, what harm can they do? I also enjoy finding simple, healthy recipes. I have a few health conscious family members and friends who are always sharing new tips with me. Here is where I can share them with you.

Monday, September 17, 2012

THIS IS HOW I GET MY PUMPKIN FIX! :)

PUMPKIN PROTEIN CHEESECAKE MOUSSE

Dashing Dish
Pumpkin Protein Cheesecake Mousse

Ingredients

1 cup low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup milk of choice
1 tbs sugar-free instant butterscotch (or vanilla) dry pudding mix
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3-6 packets stevia, or to taste (or sweetener of choice to taste)

Optional toppings:
gingersnaps
light whip cream

Directions

Place everything in a blender, and blend until smooth. Serve immediately or cover and place in the refrigerator until chilled — at least one hour. Top with light whip cream and/or crushed gingersnap cookies if desired!