Quick and healthy dessert

So I don't eat too much dairy but I still like things like ice cream and milkshakes and...well...cereal. So I have switched to drinking almond milk and it is absolutely delicious. Honestly I don't know why more people don't drink it, its only 60 calories for an 8oz glass, has more calcium than milk as well as other vitamins and minerals. Tonight I decided to have an almond milk-milkshake with one of my favorite ice creams- which reminds me I need to do a post on those, I have a lot of delicious dairy-free, gluten free, and low-fat ice cream favorites. So I was in the mood for something to satisfy my sweet tooth tonight but since we had such a heavy dinner, I wanted something a little lighter. So I concocted this milkshake. Here ya go!

Coffee Fudge Brownie Peanut Butter Milkshake
(Serves 2)

1/2 C Almond Milk (or regular if you'd like)
1 C Breyers Smooth and Dreamy 1/2 the Fat Coffee Fudge Brownie Ice Cream
2 T Peanut Butter (for protein, duh!)

Place all ingredients in small bowl and mix until well combined. Pour into two glasses and enjoy. You can also use an immersion blender, but mixing in a bowl works just as well too.

Cal. per serving: 240

Eatzy Dessert!

I try to have a dessert on hand every night. I think life is too short not to allow yourself the good things. I also find that when I deprive myself of the things I crave, I tend to over eat  on other things. Thats just my own philosophy. For all of you who feel the same as me, here is a wonderfully yummy dessert that I am making tonight to go along with our fish tacos. I belive the inspiration for this came from the show "Simply Delicioso" from the Cooking Channel. I am calling my version Mexican Ice Cream Caramel Apple Chimichangas (whew! say that 3 times fast). So without further ado, here is the recipe:

Mexican Ice Cream Caramel Apple Chimichangas
(serves 2)

1/2 C oil
1 apple skinned and sliced (I am using a pink lady)
1 T cinnamon sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 T prepared caramel sauce
2 flour tortillas
Confectioners sugar for dusting
Honey for drizzling
Extra cinnamon for dusting
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Heat the oil  in a a small saute pan over medium low heat. In a microwave-safe bowl combine apple slices, cinnamon sugar, caramel and lemon juice. Microwave this mixture for about 1 minute until caramel sauce is loosened and apples are heated through. Place 1/2 mixture on a flour tortilla and roll it up like a burrito. Repeat with the other half of the mixture. *You may have to use tooth picks to secure the tortilla. Fry the tortilla in the oil until the chimichanga is golden brown. Let cool for 1 minute on paper towels. Cut on the bias and dust with confectioners sugar and cinnamon and drizzle with honey. Enjoy with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.