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watermelon aqua fresca

Watermelon Agua Fresca

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The Lime Truck's fresh limeades and agua frescas inspired us to make our own watermelon agua fresca. Agua fresca is a Mexican drink that is essentially fruit infused water. It's light, refreshing and delicious. It's easy to make and the best part is that it requires few ingredients. You can substitute with other fruits as well such as strawberries, cantaloupe - really any fruit that you can puree. I sweetened the drink with agave nectar, but if you prefer you can use regular sugar as well. This is fruit infused water so it's not sugar sweet like a lemonade, but you're more than welcome to make it as sweet as you like! Continue reading →
peanut butter & jelly oatmeal cookies

Peanut Butter & Jelly Oatmeal Cookies

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With fall in the air and kids heading back to school I wanted to make cookies that are reminiscent of our childhood. Peanut butter and jelly might be a classic childhood combination but adults also enjoy these two flavors together. It's nostalgic and just plain good! These peanut butter and jelly oatmeal cookies are the perfect treat to pack in your children's lunch box, while you're at it pack a few for yourself too! They're soft and light. The oatmeal adds a nice texture to the cookies, plus oatmeal is full of fiber and it's healthy right?! So that cancels out the butter that was used in baking these cookies. (well... not really.) The peanut butter is slightly salty and rich while the strawberry preservatives is sweet and jammy. The best part is that they're easy to make and will keep for a few days in an air tight container. Continue reading →