Unicorn Frappe Recipe

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If you're a fan of the unicorn food craze—and who doesn't get even a little excited by pretty hues, glitter, and sprinkles? We've got a healthy take on a beautifully blended drink that's perfect for summer. Our recipe uses sweet strawberries to create a natural pink color, and almond milk and coconut yogurt provide added nutrients. Our secret ingredient is vanilla- and coconut-flavored Collagen Fuel, a protein powder that, in addition to providing some tropical flavor, may help support healthy joints, tendons, and muscles. Drink up!

UNICORN FRAPPE

Yield: 2 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes

INGREDIENTS

For the strawberry sauce

1 pound strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced in half

¼ cup water

1 teaspoon honey

For the frappe

2 scoops Primal Kitchen Collagen Fuel, Vanilla Coconut

1 cup vanilla coconut yogurt

1 cup almond milk, unsweetened

2 bananas

1 cup ice

6 drops natural blue food coloring (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Make the strawberry sauce

Add strawberries, water, and honey to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until strawberries break down and liquid has thickened a bit. When cool, blend until smooth.

Make the frappe

In a blender, add Collagen Fuel, yogurt, almond milk, and bananas. Blend until smooth. Add blue food coloring (if using) and ice, then blend just until combined and ice is still slushy. In a tall glass, smear 2 tablespoons of strawberry sauce around the inside of the glass in a circular motion. Gently fill the glass with the yogurt mixture. Drink immediately.

Recipe credit: Angela Gaines

Photo credit: Paul Delmont

Diffuser Blend: Sickly Weekend

I love playing around with different combinations for our diffusers at home. Today my family has been dealing with bronchitis and general congestion. Plus, I spent Friday night in the emergency department getting diagnosed with vertigo. So today I wanted something that smelled clean, but would also help with all the illness camping out in our house.

I used a blend of Frankincense (Boswellia carterii), Lemon (Citrus limon), and Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) to create an amazing scent throughout the house. The Frankincense is anti-bacterial and also acts as an expectorant. The Lemon is anti-bacterial and has a refreshing clean scent. And the Eucalyptus works as an expectorant and decongestant.

My mixture included:

• 3 parts Frankincense
• 2 parts Eucalyptus
• 1 part Lemon

Let me know if you try this one, and how you like it!