Fluff and M.A.D. Milk Recipes

As I was heading out to the bus with Evan this morning, he had a request for me.  He wanted me to make him more "fluff".  Fluff was one of our first sweet treat, simple recipes that has been a frequent flyer in our fridge.  It is super versatile, and while they think they are getting desert, you know they are actually getting the fat and some other nutrients they really need.  The downside...my older son, Ryan, will sometimes complain if Evan gets fluff after dinner.  "How come I don't get desert??".  Sugar is not a staple in our house and isn't usually allowed on school nights for Ryan.  I have explained to him that, for Evan, this isn't truly desert...its something he needs, and remind him of that conversation whenever he gets the "how come"'s.

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Evan's Fluff:

-16 oz heavy whipping cream (the heaviest you can find...we usually have 40% on hand)

-Liquid Stevia Drops (about 10-15 drops will usually do, but you can adjust as needed)

-Vanilla Extract

Put it all in a high-speed blender (Blendtec, VitaMix, etc) and mix the crap out of it until it stiffens up into a whipped cream.  You could use a hand mixer as well.  This is basically whipped cream without the sugar.  Can eat a serving immediately, but must refrigerate or this becomes a melty mess!  This recipe makes about 5-6 Evan servings.

Some Fluff variation ideas:

-Use flavored stevia drops.
-Add in a few fresh (or frozen) berries.  We have used the berry stevia drops and also add in literally just a few berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cherries, blackberries...whatever) and leave out the vanilla. BUT...there are lots of other flavors to try different combinations.  The possibilities are endless!

-Add in 100% cacao powder (really check that there is nothing else added).  Put in about a teaspoon to make chocolate fluff.  With this, I usually omit the vanilla.
-Add a few chopped nuts on top for a bit of crunch and pizazz!!

-I also usually add powdered calcium supplement to this to help him get a bit more calcium in his diet (as per his dietician).

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M.A.D. "Milk":

In a cup, one part heavy whipping cream and one part almond milk (or approximately).  Add in 2-3 drops stevia and a bit of water to help thin it to a more milk-like consistency.  Evan drinks this like a CHAMP with a straw...but of course then doesn't get the cute milk moustache.

 **Note...Almond milk does have a carb count, so be aware.

M.A.D. Milk Moustaches are the BEST!