Pink Grapefruit Sorbet {a guest post}

Hello again! Get ready for 2 recipe posts in 2 days. Cray-zay!
You're going to get spoiled!
Doesn't really count though, because I had some help :)
My friend Ashley from Mister G and Me is sharing a fresh and summery sorbet recipe today.
Yuuuuum! It's so refreshing.
If you haven't yet, go check out her blog too.
She has the greatest party DIY ideas... and the sweetest neice :)

Hi Sugar Mama lovelies!  I'm so happy to be back guest posting today.  If we haven't met before, my name is Ashley and I blog over at Mister G and Me.  I love to share crafty tutorials, DIY inspirations, and tasty recipes.  

I'm sharing a recipe for Pink Grapefruit sorbet today.  This recipe is super easy and it will make your whole house smell like fresh grapefruit and sweet, sweet goodness!  This is definitely a "make again" recipe!  Nothing is more refreshing than homemade frozen treats-- especially on a hot summer day!!  

Combine zest of 1 pink grapefruit, 3/4 cup water, and 1/2 cup sugar in a small saucepan.  Bring to a boil over medium heat, stir to dissolve sugar, and boil for 5 minutes.  Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 15 minutes.  Strain into a medium bowl; discard the zest.  Let liquid cool to room temp, then stir in: 3/4 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice.  Refrigerate until cold, then pour into an ice cube tray.    After your cubes freeze, pulse in a food processor or blender until smooth.  Enjoy!!! 

Peanut Butter+Pretzels+Dark Chocolate=YUM (in case you didn't already know)

Lately I've been getting a lot of emails from people who are intimidated to try Sugar Mama recipes.
To that I say whaaaaaaaaaaat?

They're not scary I swear!

BUT if you're not much of a baker I get it.

So today's treat is dedicated to the no-bakers.

The no-baker loves sweet treats (and usually pretty ones).

She likes to show up at parties with a dessert more impressive than a bag of Oreos...

But she's not that interested in spending more than 20 minutes prepping :)

Obviously I'm a baker, but I'm also a TOTAL no-baker!!

I only love to bake if I have time to experiment and enjoy.

If I need something tasty and quick, well... I make these.

They honestly take no time at all & who doesn't love the peanut butter/ chocolate combo?

For real.

These are dairy free, gluten free, vegan, and you'll be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't love them :)

Peanut Butter + Dark Chocolate + Pretzels

Ingredients:

• 1 package (8 ounces) vegan cream cheese (Toffuti is my fave)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (Sweet Earth is my favorite place to get vegan & fair trade chocolate!)
• 1-2 tsp vegetable shortening
• Pretzels (I have found gluten free ones at Whole Foods & my regular grocery store)

Instructions:

• Mix cream cheese, peanut butter & brown sugar together.
• Slowly stir in powdered sugar.
• Spread mixture between two pretzels to make a sandwich.
• (Eat a couple this way because they're already fab.)
• **Optional: Pop in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes for maximum dipping success, not necessary if you're drizzling.
• Melt your chocolate in microwave at 30 second intervals (stirring each time) until smooth & stir in shortening to make even smoother!
• Now dip pretzels in chocolate or drizzle the sandwiches, whichever you prefer.
• Back in the freezer until chocolate sets!

**Word to the wise:

• This recipe makes TONS of pretzel sandwiches. Seriously, I made a 1/3 batch and still probably ended up with 3 dozen. Not that you couldn't handle over 100 of these bad boys... I'm sure I could have :)
• They got a little soggy after the first day so if you think you'll have leftovers, save the filling and make another batch later!
• The filling is adapted from this peanut butter cheese ball recipe... Another fun way to serve it!

Enjoy!