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Raspberry Lemonade Electrolyte Gummies

February 2, 2019 by Thyme and JOY Leave a Comment

These raspberry lemonade electrolyte gummies are easy to make, are packed with protein and keto and kid friendly!

I’m a huge fan of electrolytes.

I know . . . it’s a very strange thing to be a fan of, but it’s true! We’re told to drink a TON of water each day and I learned the hard way that JUST drinking a ton of water does not mean you’re actually hydrating yourself.

You actually need ELECTROLYTES to balance out the water that stays in your body and without that, you’re really just pissing all your effort away . . . literally.

There are a lot of ways you can get electrolytes into the body, but these raspberry lemonade gummies not only use an electrolyte supplement but they also pack a high protein and collagen punch by using gelatin. Kids, adults and skeptical husbands love them and you can make them in a variety of flavors depending on which electrolyte powder you decide to use.

What are electrolytes?

Electrolytes are minerals that have an electric charge. They help keep the body’s fluid in balance. Electrolyte minerals are:

Magnesium
Potassium
Sodium
Calcium

How do I make electrolyte gummies?

To make electrolyte gummies, you’ll need electrolyte powder, gelatin, water, the juice from one lemon and a silicone mold or silicone muffin tins.

First, add 1 cup of water to a small sauce pan and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of gelatin in making sure none of it clumps. This helps the gelatin to “bloom” and will seem grainy at first, but whisk it until fully combined.

Next put the water and gelatin over low heat and keep whisking until gelatin fully dissolves into a clear liquid. It is important that the water is hot but not boiling.

Next, add gelatin liquid to a 2 cup measuring cup and whisk in the juice of one lemon and one scoop of electrolyte powder until fully combined.

Pour and portion into preferred silicone mold, and set in fridge for at least one hour before popping out of the molds and enjoying.

Store raspberry lemonade electrolyte gummies in fridge for up to 2 weeks.

What electrolyte supplement powder can I use?

There are many electrolyte powder supplements you can use, I prefer Ultima Replenisher in either raspberry or pomegranate cherry, but here are some others you could use:

What is gelatin and which one do I buy?

Gelatin is a water soluble protien that is derived from collagen. Once gelatin is mixed into hot water and cooled, it turns into a jello texture.

IMPORTANT: Collagen peptides are NOT the same as gelatin. Collagen peptides is processed in a way that will dissolve in hot AND cold liquid and will NOT produce the jello effect.

The best collagen gelatin to buy:

Great Lakes Gelatin (the ORANGE canister)

Vital Proteins (the GREEN canister)

Silicone Molds:

You can use any silicone mold you like for making electrolyte gummies. I purchased my regluar square one at a craft store in the baking section, but they can easily be purchased online.

Before I purchased my silicone mold that I used now, I used silicone muffin tins I had laying around.

My favorite silicone molds:

Square Silicone Mold (the one I have)

Gummy Mold Variety Pack

Gummy Bear Mold Kit

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Raspberry Lemonade Electrolyte Gummies

Author: Valerie Skinner | Thyme and Joy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Category: snack, sweets
Method: chill in fridge
Cuisine: american

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Description

These raspberry lemonade electrolyte gummies are easy to make, are packed with protein and keto and kid friendly!

Ingredients

1 scoop Raspberry Electrolyte Powder
2 tbsp Gelatin
1 Lemon, juiced
1 cup Water
1 Silicone Mold of choice

Instructions

Add 1 cup of water to a small sauce pan and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of gelatin in making sure none of it clumps. This helps the gelatin to “bloom” and will seem grainy at first, but whisk it until fully combined.
Next put the water and gelatin over low heat and keep whisking until gelatin fully dissolves into a clear liquid. It is important that the water is hot but not boiling.
Next, add gelatin liquid to a 2 cup measuring cup and whisk in the juice of one lemon and one scoop of electrolyte powder until fully combined.
Pour and portion into preferred silicone mold, and set in fridge for at least one hour before popping out of the molds and enjoying.
Store raspberry lemonade electrolyte gummies in fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

If you have another flavor of electrolyte powder, simply omit the lemon juice and continue on with the recipe!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 batch
Calories: 96
Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 0
Protein: 12

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Ninja Foodi Review | Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer All In One

December 12, 2018 by Thyme and JOY 2 Comments

This is the review of the Ninja Foodi, a kitchen appliance that is a pressure cooker and air fryer all in one. Find out what is great about the Ninja Foodi and what the cons are to buying a Ninja Foodi.

Two things that have changed my cooking game in the last 2 years is my purchase of an instant pot or electric pressure cooker and the air fryer. I knew that the pressure cooker was going to be a game changer in terms of cooking things fast.

Using the pressure cooker allowed me to make many simple foods fast for myself at home and for clients. I love how versatile it is and I use it multiple times a week.

What I didn’t expect was to actually fall in love with the air fryer too! I really didn’t want to love it, but it also made cooking so much faster and made all of my food get a tender crisp texture that we enjoy.

When I found out that the Ninja Foodi was a pressure cooker and air fryer all in one, I kind of freaked out a bit. One because I had no idea HOW a kitchen appliance worked in double capacity, and two because I felt like I couldn’t justify buying ANOTHER appliance to take up counter space.

Well, my curiosity won and I ended up buying a Ninja Foodi on black Friday and there is no turning back!

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What is a Ninja Foodi?

The Ninja Foodi is a pressure cooker that crisps. The appliance has a 6.5qt pressure cooker along with a 4qt Cook & crisp basket for the Tender Crisp (air fryer option).

How does the Ninja Foodi work as an air fryer and pressure cooker?

The machine itself comes with an air fryer lid that permanently stays on but opens up to the side when pressure cooking. When you are using the electric pressure cooker function, you pop on the pressure cooker lid that has a venting and sealing capability.

The Ninja Foodi also comes with a wire trivet for which the handles reverse so you can pressure cook multiple things at once. I found this handy to cook meat and vegetables at the same time.

To use this as an air fryer, you would put in the air fryer basket it comes with and close the permanent lid. The permanent lid allows for air flow or convection while the food is cooking.

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What is the benefit of buying a Ninja Foodi?

It will replace the counter space for 2 kitchen appliances (air fryer and instant pot)
You can pressure cook something and then immediately crisp it up. This works well for something like a whole chicken that you can pressure cook so its tender and then tender crisp it so that the skin gets crispy. For this reason, there is no need to bring the chicken to the broiler and everything can stay neat.
The user interface is easy to use with a clean design and easy to understand buttons.
I am able to cook 2 things at once which is really helpful when I get home and have little time to make a healthy meal. It has such a large cooking capacity!
All of the pieces it comes with are easy to clean.
There are accessories to buy that make cooking and even baking in the Ninja Foodie easy.
There are plenty of easy to follow instructions including a Ninja Foodi Cookbook with involved recipes and basic easy recipes.

What are the cons of buying a Ninja Foodi?

Right now it is expensive, especially as a new kitchen launch (fall 2018). A Ninja Foodi retails for about $200-$250 which is a little more expensive than buying an air fryer or pressure cooker together. You can definitely find this on sale!
It is a large appliance. Even though it does the double the work, it still takes up a good amount of counter space.
The instant pot lid and trivet need extra storage. One thing I don’t enjoy is the fact that I have to store the instant pot lid and the adjustable wire rack somewhere else. I could keep the pressure cooker lid on, but then I would have to leave the air fryer lid all the way open. It’s not a huge deal for me to store it somewhere else, but something to think about before purchasing
The Tender Crisp Air Fryer takes slightly longer to cook food. Because this is also a pressure cooker, this appliance doesn’t have the capability to have air circulating all around the food on the sides and bottom. It only comes from the top. This doesn’t cause too much of an issue but it’s something that I noticed. The extra time it takes (just a few minutes) is well worth the fact that it can be a pressure cooker too.

Where can I buy a Ninja Foodi?

The Ninja Foodi is available:

Ninja Kitchen Website
Kohls
Amazon *affiliate link
Sam’s Club

Should I buy a Ninja Foodi?

For me, the answer to this question was a YES! Before purchasing the Ninja Foodi, I had both an instant pot and an air fryer on my counter. I often used both of them each night to cook dinner and then had to clean each appliance.

The Ninja Foodi makes the experience of cooking healthy food fast really enjoyable and I haven’t even tapped the surface of what it can do.

If you need to slash your kitchen time and have the $200 to spend, I say go for it!

Valerie Skinner is a Whole30 approved personal chef & recipe developer that bridges the gap between healthy eating and busy lives by providing simple healthy meals and recipes for you and your family.

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Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

December 8, 2018 by Thyme and JOY Leave a Comment

You can use your instant pot or electric pressure cooker to make the perfect spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash is a low carb or keto subsititute for pasta that is great for paleo or whole30, too!

The first time I cooked spaghetti squash I was amazed. It is still amazing to me that there is a vegetable out there that cooks in strands like that. Truly beautiful!

I started to use spaghetti squash a lot more in my recipes, especially when I was completing a round of Whole30. When I would cook it, I cooked it in the oven which isn’t really hard, but it did take a lot more time.

Thank goodness the instant pot stepped in and made life so much easier for a lot of recipes. With the instant pot, you’re able to cook things that would take a long time so much quicker. The result is tender food without having to babysit it.

Essentially it does what a slow cooker or crock pot does, but MUCH faster. Who doesn’t want that?

I started making my spaghetti squash in the instant pot and it actually caused me to make even MORE spaghetti squash as time went on.

Is spaghetti squash keto or low carb?

Spaghetti squash is highly recommended if you’re looking to lower your carb intake or even just to get more vegetables and fiber into your life.

Serving: 1 cup
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrate: 7g
Protein: 0g
Fiber: 1.5g
Net Carbs: 5.5g per cup

How long do you cook spaghetti squash in a pressure cooker or instant pot?

The length of time to cook a spaghetti squash in a pressure cooker varies.

I always start with 8 minutes on manual HIGH pressure so that the “noodles” are a little bit al dente or chewy.

If you desire a texture that is much softer, cook for 10 minutes on manual HIGH pressure.

How long does cooked spaghetti squash last?

Cooked spaghetti squash will keep fresh in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Whole uncooked spaghetti squash can be kept outside the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

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Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

Author: Valerie Skinner | Thyme and JOY
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Yield: 4-5 cups
Category: pasta, low carb, vegetable, sides
Method: instant pot, pressure cooker
Cuisine: american

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Description

You can use your instant pot or electric pressure cooker to make the perfect spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash is a low carb or keto subsititute for pasta that is great for paleo or whole30, too!

Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
1 cup water

Instructions

Using a small but sharp knife (paring knife) cut through the center of the spaghetti squash. You can cut it lengthwise or width wise depending on the size and how much room you have in your pressure cooker.
Using a spoon, scrape out all the seeds in the spaghetti squash.
Place trivet at the bottom of the instant pot and add spaghetti squash pieces. Do not force them in and make sure they fit without touching the lid.
Add one cup of water to the bottom of the instant pot.
Set on manual HIGH pressure for 8 minutes.
Use the quick release valve once cooking is finished to release all pressure quickly.
Remove spaghetti squash, let cool enough to use a spoon to scrape out the “pasta”

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 31
Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 7
Fiber: 1.5
Protein: 0

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