Strawberry Pie

Perfect for Thanksgiving or any time.  If you are continuing on the VLCD during Thanksgiving... this will be a nice treat for you to enjoy while the others sit there in pain after gaining 10 pounds and you continue to lose 10 pounds!  Much encouragement to you if your continuing on during this beginning of holidays!  You are completely capable to make it, trust me it is worth it!  The best holiday gift you can ever give to yourself is your health.  Be thankful you have the strength and strong mind to follow through with any decision you have made.  Have a wonderful week all!  I am Thankful for all of you Phases To Forever followers and feed subscribers!

Strawberry Pie
(2 servings)
12-18 strawberries, hulled and halved
1 TB water
1 TB lemon juice
1/4 tsp powdered stevia (optional if berries are sweet)
1/4 tsp Vietnamese Cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.  Place water and lemon juice into a glass pie dish.  Hull and half strawberries, place in pie dish and toss with hands to coat with the liquid.  Place all strawberries flat side down.  Sprinkle with stevia, cinnamon and nutmeg.  Bake 30 minutes.  Remove from oven and enjoy 6-8 strawberries, pack rest for lunch tomorrow :)  This will make a wonderful sauce too, spoon up with strawberries or pour into a sparkling mineral water to extend your treat!

Strawberry Cream Soda

Hi All and welcome back for Manic Monday or should I say Maniac Monday...depends on which week right?!   Today I have a guest recipe contributor! This Strawberry Cream Soda recipe has been brought to you by My HHCG Diet Blog.  Thank you for offering up your mix on this delish treat.

Strawberry Cream Soda
4 oz strawberries
1 T daily milk allowance (frothed if you can)
Few drops of Vanilla Crème flavored stevia or vanilla extract (but watch for sugars in vanilla extracts)
Stevia- sweeten to taste, leave out if using Vanilla Crème flavored stevia
12 oz sparkling water such as La Croix, Pellegrino, Mendota Sparkling, etc…

Puree strawberries in blender/ food processor, pour in a 16 oz glass. Add your milk/ milk froth, vanilla flavoring and stevia. Pour your mineral water of choice over the strawberry mixture and stir with straw. Sip happily!   Note:  If you have already had your milk in your coffee (like me), add lemon instead of milk and use unflavored or fruit flavored stevia for a refreshing drink.

Have a great week!