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Blueberry Tart Melt & Pour Soap DIY

December 20, 2016 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Melt & Pour Soap

During winter, everyone get a craving for fresh berries. But fresh berries are expensive off season. Don’t feel like paying an arm and a leg for a pint of blueberries? Make one of these Blueberry Tart Melt & Pour Soaps instead! Made with Blueberry Jam Fragrance Oil, they smell sweet and juicy.

First, a small layer of brown soap is poured into the Round (Cupcake) Silicone Mold to create the look of a crust. White soap is layered on top, and is finished with blueberry soap embeds and a soap drizzle. The “blueberries” on top are created with the Small 9 Ball Silicone Mold. For this project I used two Small 9 Ball Silicone Molds to create three blueberry embeds for each soap. If you only have one mold, create the embeds in two batches.

Because this soap does involve a few layers, I recommend having a spray bottle of 99% isopropyl alcohol nearby. Spraying alcohol between the layers helps the soap stick together. It’s also great for getting rid of bubbles right after pouring. A thermometer is also handy for melt and pour layers. If the soap is too hot, it can melt the layer below. I recommend pouring the top layers around 120-130 degrees F to avoid melting.

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Spinach & Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles

April 19, 2015 Filed Under: Soap Queen Cuisine

Do you ever get a sweet tooth late at night? I’m pretty good about staying away from sugar during the day, but once my schedule settles down, my brain starts thinking about sugar. In particular, I have been craving ice cream. Some nights I indulge in a scoop or two. But for the days when I want to stick to a healthy diet, these Blueberry & Spinach popsicles have been a lifesaver.

Made with fresh spinach, frozen blueberries, banana and low-fat yogurt, these popsicles curb my sugar craving without the guilt. The kiddos love them too; Jamisen in particular thinks he is getting a special ice cream treat instead of fruits and veggies. You can see him enjoying a variation of this recipe in the photo from last year below =) They are also incredibly easy to make! Simply add all the ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into a popsicle mold and allow to freeze overnight. I use this popsicle mold and love it.

What You’ll Need:
1 Ripe banana
1 cup Blueberries (frozen or fresh)
1 1/2 cups Fresh spinach
1 1/2 cups Vanilla Greek yogurt

ONE: Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until completely smooth. If necessary, add a splash of milk to help the mixture blend.
TWO: Pour the mixture into your popsicle mold. For the mold I have, this recipe made six popsicles. Place the popsicle sticks into the mold, and place in the freezer until completely frozen (I wait overnight).
THREE: Remove from the mold and enjoy!

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Blueberry & Spinach Yogurt Popsicles

Made with fruits and veggies, these popsicles are a healthy and delicious way to curb a sugar craving.

Author: Soap Queen

Serves: About Six

Ingredients

1 Ripe banana
1 cup Blueberries (frozen or fresh)
1½ cups Fresh spinach
1½ cups Vanilla Greek yogurt

Instructions

Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until completely smooth. If necessary, add a splash of milk to help the mixture blend.
Pour the mixture into your popsicle mold. For the mold I have, this recipe made six popsicles. Place the popsicle sticks into the mold, and place in the freezer until completely frozen (I wait overnight).
Remove from the mold and enjoy!

Soap Queen Cuisine: Blueberry Breakfast Bowl

August 24, 2014 Filed Under: Soap Queen Cuisine

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Starting the day with a full stomach helps me to think clearly and maintain energy into early afternoon. Some days it can be hard to make time for breakfast, but I always regret it when I don’t. This recipe takes a little bit of prep, but it’s so worth it!

Made with protein-packed greek yogurt and a variety of nuts, seeds and fruits, this breakfast bowl is full of omega-3 fatty acids. The fresh fruit adds just the right amount of sweetness, but you can add a little honey if you like. Keep in mind the amount of ingredients listed below can easily be adjusted depending on your personal taste. I sometimes like to make this the night before, and throw it in my work bag in the morning.

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