Pork Carnitas

I could eat Mexican food for every meal! I guess that is what I get for living in SoCal and Arizona my whole life! But healthy and Mexican food don’t really seem to jive together all that much. So when you find a delicious and healthy Pork Carnitas you do your due diligence and share the love! One of my favorite things to do as a Health Coach is to take people’s favorite recipes and Fix them up into versions they can still be proud to serve to their family and friends! This recipe is me Fixing up my favorite food! 

Pork Carnitas 

-3 lbs of Pork Loin

-2 Bay Leaves

-1.5 cups of water

To Make the Rub Combine:

-2 tbsp of chili powder

-2 tsp cumin

-1/2 tsp cloves

-1 tsp onion powder

-2 tsp garlic powder

-1 tsp sea salt

-1 tsp oregano

Directions:

Mix all spices together except bay leaf in a bowl. Rub down entire porkloin with spices and place in your slow cooker. Add the bay leaf and water. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Shred. Stir the meat to coat with juices. 

Cilantro Lime Chipotle Topping (Do not omit this, it totally adds to it!)

-3/4 to 1 Cup Greek Yogurt

-1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice

-1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro

-1-2 Tbsp of Chipotle in Adobo (amount depends on how spicy you want it)

-1 lime cut into wedges for garnish

Creamy Cashew Coffee

I love to start my mornings with a good cup of coffee. But black, just can’t do it. Creamer was my bestie in coffee but I realized my coffee needed some cleaning up. While my go to is a All Natural Almond Milk Creamer this Creamy Cashew Coffee is my weekend treat! Sounds strange, I know! But it is delicious! And there is no draining or straining or nut milk bag fussing with this! And if you are worried there are going to be cashew pieces floating in your coffee, don’t be. I don’t know how it works, but thankfully my job isn’t to know, my job is just to share this foamy smooth amazingness.

Creamy Cashew Coffee

-1 serving of strongly brewed coffee (about 1.5 cups)

-1/4 cup cashews (roasted and salted is my fave)

-1 tablespoon of honey (more or less to taste)

-Dash of cinnamon

-A sprinkle of sea salt if your cashews have no salt

Blend all ingredients together. 30 seconds on a low speed then 15-30 seconds on the highest speed to ensure creamy smooth texture. Pour into mug and enjoy. 

National Creamsicle Day

Happy National Creamsicle Day! Seriously.

It's Hot! And these look delicious!

Recipes from around the web, click on the title to go to the recipe.

Mango Orange Creamsicles

Cereal and Milk Popsicles

Blood Orange Popsicles

Orange Creamsicles
Peaches and Creamsicles
Coconut Cream Pops
Mixed Berry Pops

Be sure to celebrate!