Foodie Friday - Mother's Day Desserts (that she doesn't have to feel guilty about)

I've started this post a hundred different ways.

I've typed and erased more beginning sentences than I can even count.

My crazies are starting to stir and I don't have time to adequately express all that I want to and still get this post up today.

So let me just share some recipes and get on with it.

And know this: all you veteran moms, all you new moms, all you who ache to be moms, all those who are struggling because you're a mom, all of you who are overwhelmed and tired, all you who have your hands full and your hearts so noisy, all you who's arms are empty and hearts are hurting -

ALL OF YOU, we write for you! We think of you. 

We pray you find encouragement here and we pray you can go another round because we're in this together.

We're two mommas who try to squeeze time into our crazy to blog every now and then, and so from our crazy to yours, we just want to say: HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

And now, here are 5 easy, delicious, and completely guilt free desserts for Mother's Day.

Homemade Fruit Sorbet

2 frozen bananas (peeled before frozen)

2 cups frozen berries of choice (I love mixed)

1/4 cup coconut milk (cream is even better)/Greek yogurt

1/4 cup orange juice

2-3 tablespoons honey/maple syrup

Blend in food processor until smooth. Freeze for 3-4 hours, then re -blend and serve as soft serve sorbet. Garnish with fresh mint and fresh berries for a pretty presentation. 

Strawberry Short Cake

This cake recipe has been a winner at our weekly small group meetings and so I just have to share it with you.

4 eggs

4 tablespoons raw honey

5 tablespoons coconut flour

5 tablespoons blanched almond flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

Bake in an 8 x 8" square or 8"round well greased (I use coconut oil or butter) pan for 15 minutes at 375.

Allow to cool and slice into 8-9 equal pieces. 

Then top with fresh sliced strawberries and Greek yogurt sweetened with a little maple syrup/honey and some vanilla.

Vanilla Cake with Blueberry Compote and Vanilla Ice Cream

Use the Vanilla cake recipe from the Strawberry Shortcake above.

For the Blueberry Compote:

1 frozen bag of blueberries

2 tablespoons of honey

1 teaspoon lemon juice

zest of 1 lemon

Dump into a pot on the stove and allow to cook down over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Serve compote warm or chilled along with cake and vanilla ice cream.

(This one was a roaring success at small group this past week. ;)

Fresh Fruit with Chocolate Yogurt Mousse

1 cup Cabot Greek Yogurt (this is the preferred brand for this recipe, but I'm not receiving any reimbursement for recommending this brand.;))

3 tablespoons honey/maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoons cocoa powder 

Mix well and chill.

Serve with fresh fruit.

I'm signing off with a verse I cling to often as a mom of lots of littles:

"He will tend His flock like a shepherd; He will gather them in His arms; He will carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young." - Isaiah 40:11

Whether you're a mom of littles or olders, or a mom because you pour yourself out to nurture others, may He gently lead you, my friend!