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Healthy Recipe - Chocolate Fondue - Red Mountain Resort and Spa

The day of love is almost here! Perhaps no other ingredient says love like chocolate. There's even more amore when the chocolate dish is low-cal. We fell in love with this Fondue recipe from Red Mountain Resort Spa in Utah. Cheers!

Chocolate Fondue with Strawberry, Banana and Pineapple

• 2 oz. sweetened condensed milk
• 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 oz. whipping cream
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

1. Combine all items in a microwave safe container.
2. Heat until chips are melted stirring occasionally.
3. Divide into four ramekins (serve warm with fruit).
Fruit per serving: 2 banana chunks, cut in 1" pieces; 2 strawberries; 4 pineapple chunks

Healthy Recipe - Strawberry Chocolate Freeze - Green Mountain at Fox Run

Strawberries. Chocolate. Yum! The Strawberry Chocolate Freeze from Green Mountain at Fox Run has the texture of soft-serve ice cream and a gentle chocolate flavor. Plus, this recipe is easy enough for kids to make themselves. 

Strawberry Chocolate Freeze - Serves 4

• 1 1/3 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup 1% cow's milk or almond milk
• 1 T high quality cocoa powder
• 2 tsp sugar (if needed)

Combine frozen strawberries, milk, and cocoa powder in a food processor.  Taste after processing to a puree; add sweetener if necessary.

Healthy Dessert Recipe - Brûlé Banana Split – Red Mountain Spa

It’s Tasty Recipe Thursday! Who doesn’t love a Banana Split? Even better – a healthier version from Destination Spa, Red Mountain. Come on – live a little!

Brûlé Banana Split

Banana Split Ingredients

½ Banana
1 tbsp. Brown sugar
1 tbsp. Fresh berries
1 tbsp. Vanilla bean ice cream
1 tbsp. Fruit sorbet
1 tbsp. Chocolate sauce
1 tbsp. Agave caramel sauce
1 tbsp. Raspberry-pomegranate coulis

Raspberry-Pomegranate Coulis Ingredients

6 tbsp. Raspberries, frozen
1 tbsp. Pomegranate juice
1 tbsp. Fructose

Directions for Banana Split:

1. Peel and quarter banana lengthwise; coat with brown sugar and caramelize with a torch. 
2. Put two banana quarters in bowl; top with vanilla bean ice cream and fruit sorbet. 
3. Sprinkle with fresh berries, drizzle with agave caramel, raspberry-pomegranate and chocolate sauces.

 Directions for Raspberry-Pomegranate Coulis:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pot. 
2. Simmer over low medium heat until all the raspberries are broken down. 
3. Puree and strain.

Destination Spas help Spread the Love this V-Day without the Calories!

Love is in the air! Chocolate is everywhere! And, best of all, this year you can show your sweetheart lots of love without adding pounds.

The Nielsen Company reports more than 58 million pounds of chocolate candy will be purchased during Valentine’s week. Wow! You can have all the chocolate goodness without the weight worries and guilt. How? Well, some of the most creative and health-conscious chefs in the world are found at Destination Spas. They specialize in making healthy food taste great and their recipes don’t require you to spend a day in the kitchen.

With 25 locations around the world, all DSG members offer a complementary balance of fitness, healthy cuisine, life-enhancing programs and relaxing spa services. From Mayan Hot Chocolate, to Orange Almond Brownies and Fudge Cherry Cake, these health-conscious recipes won’t make your waistline bulge. We compiled 10 tantalizing treats that are sure to make this V-Day the best to date. Enjoy all of the Recipes. And, drop us a line to let us know how you cooked up a special V-day!

With Love, Debra Koerner