HAPPY DECEMBER!

 

This month's recipes include Lemon Garlic Spaghetti and healthy hot chocolate! Be sure to check out the "Interesting fact" at the end of the post. 

 

Remember to email me if you have any submissions: Jessica.johnson81712@yahoo.com

 

Lemon Garlic Spaghetti
 By: ila (I nom things blog)

 Ingredients:
(Ingredients serve 2-multiply as necessary)

·         4 oz. dry spaghetti

·         1/4 cup grated parmesan

·         2 tsp. olive oil

·         1 clove garlic

·         1/2 lemon

·         2 tbsp. pine nuts

·         5-6 basil leaves

 Directions:

·         Pour olive oil and chopped up garlic into a small frying pan. Let it cook over low, until the garlic starts to brown on edges. Immediately remove from heat

·         While garlic continues to brown, boil your spaghetti.

·         Cut some fresh basil leaves into shreds.

·         Take your cheese and pine nuts-dump into a large bowl.

·         Add your garlic oil (garlic chunks and all.)

·         Squeeze in lemon juice

·         Add spaghetti and toss until well combined

·         Optional: Add some black pepper

 

 

 

Healthy Hot Chocolate

(Sugar-Free, Vegan, 20 Calories a Cup!)

 Photo by @realnutritioncg

Ingredients:

·         2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa

·         1 cup water

·         2 packets of stevia or other sweetener of choice

·         dash salt, (sea salt is best)

·         1/4 tsp vanilla or peppermint extract, (optional)

Instructions:

·         Combine cocoa, stevia, and salt in heatproof mug and set aside.

·         Microwave water on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.

·         Slowly add hot water to dry ingredients, mixing constantly

·         Add vanilla, peppermint, or other extract of choice for added flavor!

·         The cocoa has a tendency to settle, so keep a spoon handy and stir occasionally.

 

 

Interesting Fact: Vitamins do NOT give you energy....however eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly will!