Honor your father and most of all your Heavenly Father this Father’s Day with a special treat from the heart.
Here are three recipes you can make for your father and each has a twist to honor your Heavenly Father.
Double Chocolate Peanutty Shake
“Shake” off worldly influences that try to discourage you and draw 
you away from God. Stay focused on God and His blessings.
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:2 NIV
Yogurt Pudding Freeze
“Pudding” God’s Word in your heart is honoring. Put scripture around you so you will see it frequently and it will make an impression on your heart. Memorize the Bible. It is an honor to our Heavenly Father, when we choose to fill our minds with His words.
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
Psalm 119:9-11 NIV
Strawberry Banana Sipper
By bearing spiritual “fruit”, we are honoring our Heavenly Father.
He is pleased when your example is a testimony of His love and sacrifice.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance.”
Galatians 5:22-23 KJV
Honor your earthly father with your love, respect, and a special treat.
Use one of these recipes to make him a treat and include a list of the top 10 things you love about your father.
Double Chocolate Peanutty Shake
Yeild: 2 1/4 cups
1 cup chocolate ice cream, softened
1 cup cold chocolate milk
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
Place all ingredients in a blender container; cover. Blend on medium speed until smooth and frothy. Serve immediately over ice cubes in tall glasses.
Yogurt Pudding Freeze
Yield: 2 Cups
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding and pie filling
1 cup cold milk
1 container (8 ounces) lowfat vanilla flavor yogurt
Ice cream cones
Colored sprinkles
Make pudding according to package directions using milk and yogurt. Freeze in bowl several hours or overnight. To serve, remove bowl from freezer and let stand at room temperature about 15 minutes. Scoop into ice cream cones using a small ice cream scoop or teaspoon. Decorate with colored sprinkles, etc. Serve immediately.
Strawberry Banana Sipper
Yield: 2 1/4 cups
2 cups cold milk
1 cup fresh strawberries
1/3 cup sliced banana
3 tablespoons honey
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
Place all ingredients in a blender container; cover. Blend on medium speed until smooth and frothy. Serve immediately over ice cubes in tall glasses.
Enjoy, as you honor your father and Heavenly Father!
Recipes are from the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council.
