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Benefits of juicing

Recently, I went to a juicery for the first time. I enjoyed the diverse mixes of fruit and veggies and felt the need to get another mixed juice. I then took a look at the price of the juice and asked myself: What if I just did this at home to save myself some money? Fast forward a week, and I purchased this lovely little tool.

And so it begins

Before I begin, there are many reasons why juicing was an appealing method to amd why a juicer was a wonderful investment. The first part is that without extra sugars and preservatives, it is lower in calories, and I can enjoy it guilt free compared to regular store bought fruit juice. Keeping in mind this juice typically should be consumed in 24-48 hours due to the lack of said preservatives. Additionally, this helps more of the nutrients from the fruits and vegetables get into your system more easily than the body needs. During the summer months, this is a refreshing way to keep hydrated . Also, there are good natural additives one can use, such as cinnamon and tumeric, for aid in weight loss and better digestion. And lastly, it’s just fun coming up with different flavors and mixes.

I then began reading up on different juicing combinations and ideas and decided to give it a give it a try. My first juice was an apple, pineapple, and strawberry juice mixed with a little bit of cinnamon for the extra kick.

The Tiki glass really set the tone for me

I then got to brainstorming and looking for inspiration for the next juice. That’s when things got a little…..wild. Early on a Sunday morning, I felt the creative urge to whip something up, and I had the great idea to make another juice. But this time, there was a twist. The first juice was a pineapple, cherry, strawberry juice with cinnamon.

This was insanely sweet

Next, I decided to try vegetables, so I made a green juice with green apple, spinach, cucumber, lemon, and tumeric.

Added a little too much lemon but excellent nonetheless

Once I finished juicing , I realized I had pulp left over. Then my wheels began to turning and I went to the net for different ideas on how to use the pulp. My first creation was adding a little extra frozen fruit to make a smoothie bowl

Can never go wrong with fruit and granola

Once I devoured my smoothie bowl, I wondered what I could do with the veggie pulp. Then, after some digging, I decided to make it into a dip akin to a spinach artichoke dip. A little cottage cheese as a base (and extra protein to boot) and a little cheddar cheese really brought this together.

Before
After

There are many benefits to juicing. This was a wondeful experience for my first few times trying it, and I look forward to trying more combinations in the future. This would be a wonderful tool for anyone’s kitchen and the possibilities for not just juicing but also what can be done with the pulp alone are numerous. Until the next time, dear readers, excelsior!

Easy Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls

It’s been a while since I last shared a dessert recipe. In recent months, I’ve been coming up with various dishes, but a sweet treat is a must with the summer coming up. This is a quick and easy recipe for a tasty dessert combining two of my favorite desserts: peach cobbler and cinnamon rolls.

To make this you will need the following ingredients: 1 package of your favorite 8 count cinnamon rolls, 1 can of peaches ( sliced or whole or fresh to make 15 Oz worth), 1/4 cup heavy cream, 5 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 cup flower, 1/4 cup brown sugar.

First you will need to preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. While the oven is heating measure out 1/4 cup of peach juice and cut up the canned peaches (Alternatively just cut the peaches if they’re fresh) if not already sliced.  Mix this juice with your heavy cream and place the mixture into a greased baking pan.

Secondly, place the cinnamon rolls into the pan with the mixture and top with the sliced peaches. Once this is done, place the butter, brown sugar, and flower into a bowl and mix until combined and crumbly. Once the topping is ready, place atop the rolls evenly.

Thirdly, once assembled, place the cinnamon rolls into the oven for 45 minutes. Once out of the oven, pour the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls and enjoy!

A little messy but not bad for a first time

And there you have it in about an hours time you have tasty cinnamon rolls you can enjoy any time. This was a fun and simple recipe to make, and I highly recommend it if you’re a fan of unique cinnamon rolls. Or just love a good sweet treat once in a while! This recipe makes eight tasty cinnamon rolls perfect for sharing… or not. I hope this summer starts for you well, dear readers. Until the next time, excelsior!