Rest is a good thing, no? I am taking a few days break from blogging and have some wonderful guests lined up for you. Gabriela is a dear friend of one of my dear friends, and she blogs about all things healthy at The Renaissance Woman. I recently had the chance to meet her and she is a precious woman of Christ. Check out her blog and say hi! 

Confession!

Well, … no. More like “Observation!”. (I feel that distinctions are important.) So anyway. Observation: this weather has me feeling quite sprightly! Hmm frolicsome is a good one too. I feel like a lamb and I want to scamper and scuttle around (isn’t that the cutest word?), breathing deep and just embracing life. Blustery, sunny, chilly days are energizing! (Side note: Winter in Houston is a confused, short-lived affair – with the fear of having to wear shorts and run the A/C on Christmas Day being horribly real – so on the handful of days when we observe the seasons actually changing, it’s so exhilarating!)

So anyway, last night I walked outside and looked up at the clear, full moon and bright stars, felt the power of the cold wind pushing and tugging at me. It got me to thinking. Nature has such powerful beauty. The kind of beauty that exhilarates us, gives us life, and can even scare us a little at its sheer power. That got me to thinking more. Following God is exhilarating, life-giving, and yup, down right scary at times! But that exhilarating life is what we want! (Right??) As to our natural human propensity to freak out… We must remember!

For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. – Psalm 100:5

 He has mind-blowing plans and awe-inspiring things he wants to do with us! Let’s embrace him as he ushers us into newness and wholeness! With that in mind, how would a scrumptious spring-like dessert be to celebrate the season unfolding? (There’s nothing like tasty food to fortify the spirit!) Since I’m assuming you’re like “duh we want the dessert!!” let’s proceed. 😉 Introducing… Fruit Frenzy.

It’s a lovely dessert frittata that doubles excellently for breakfast as well. It’s made with eggs, fruit, coconut, and is lightly sweetened with strawberry jam. Be sure to read the labels and pick out a jam that is fruit-juice sweetened only. No high-fructose corn syrup and absolutely NO artificial sweeteners like Splenda! (After all I am a health coach.). 😉 Sugar lingers everywhere stealing our energy, adding weight, and hurting our health. The sugars add up, so it’s worthwhile to put a little extra effort into reading sneaky labels and to go the “unsweetened” route as much as possible. For more helpful and practical ways to live and eat healthier (and for more delicious recipes!) please travel over to my blog, Living a Renaissance Life.

Fruit Frenzy

6 eggs
1 1/2 cups chopped frozen strawberries
1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
3/4 cup chopped frozen peaches
1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/3 cup fruit juice sweetened strawberry jam
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

 Preheat oven to 400˚ F. In a bowl, beat eggs well with a whisk. Add cinnamon, vanilla, and strawberry jam.

Add the fruit and coconut to the egg mixture, whipping together with a fork. Pour into a glass pie dish and bake for 15 minutes at 400˚ then reduce temperature to 325˚ and bake for an additional 30 minutes. It is done when the top is golden brown and bubbly. Then, dig in!!!

 It’s been a delight spending time with you all! If you are in the Houston area and would like to get started eating for health and life, please contact me (gabriela@renaissancelife.us). It would be a pleasure to speak with you! Here’s to adventuring with our God and happy {early} spring to you!

Thanks Gabriela! Thanks so much for sharing. This looks seriously yummy.

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