I love fresh smoothies made with real fruit. It's refreshing and sweet, but not sugary. Energizing with no crash. It feeds my body and makes my tastes buds happy. This one is a lovely combo of mangoes, pears, and apples. As you can imagine, you simple toss all three ingredients into a high speed blender … Continue reading Mango Apple Pear Smoothie
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It’s Bananas: You Can Eat The Peel
So I just learned this crazy thing: you can eat the banana peel! And not only can you, you should. The peel has tons of extra nutrients and vitamins in it that can be hard to come by, especially on a plant based diet, like vitamin B6 which is critical for elevated energy and mood. … Continue reading It’s Bananas: You Can Eat The Peel
Watermelon Daiquiri
Summer is all about enjoying life with a few friends and a few drinks. This easy recipe can be whipped up in seconds and enjoyed any time of day with or without alcohol (I got a few comments about that on my pina colada smoothie recipe) it just depends on how you enjoy it. Watermelons are … Continue reading Watermelon Daiquiri
Piña Colada
One of my favorite drinks in the world is the piña colada, I think it's because I'm such a huge pineapple fan. It's really important to make it with real ingredients though. When you make it fresh at home it's a power drink stocked with tons of good-for-you nutrients. If you buy the mix or … Continue reading Piña Colada
Peach Quinoa and Chia Smoothie
Loving this beautiful and delicious smoothie. Give it a try! 🙂 Ingredients 2 ripe peaches, quartered, pits removed 1 tbsp chia seeds 1/4 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 frozen banana 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 teaspoon maple syrup Ice Directions Combine all ingredients in a blender (Vitamix is the best) … Continue reading Peach Quinoa and Chia Smoothie