If you wake up with a sweet tooth, get ready for a real treat with this rich and cool smoothie that has a surprising kick! Cacao and dates create a smooth chocolaty texture with a hint of cherry, cinnamon and nutmeg to excite your palate. The surprise is at the end of each sip, a […]
Apples and bananas are two popular fruits. Add carrots to the mix and you have a delightful combo! In this smoothie, Granny Smith Apples are used for a sour twist. It starts off with Cashew Milk as the base which adds healthy fat and protein. If you are feeling daring add a half of an […]
This smoothie is delicious. It tastes like it could be kale ice cream! I prefer to use green kale because the flavor is lighter than the other varieties. You can also use spinach which compliments the smoothie just as well and makes it a bit milder in flavor. I sometimes add apples and raw shredded […]
Growing up my family frequently enjoyed a breakfast of warmed pita bread dipped in tahini and date syrup. We called it the Middle Eastern Peanut Butter and Jelly. This is my gluten free version in the form of a smoothie. The tahini gives it a thick shake texture. I like to use organic Tahini from […]
When I feel like having a light, nut and dairy free smoothie in the morning, I turn to this refreshing pineapple and cucumber combo! The consistency is not thick so you can even enjoy it with your breakfast. My taste buds like the mild sweetness of this smoothie, but if you prefer a bit more […]
One of my favorite Farmer’s Market buys of this summer has been nectarines. Every week I anticipate the large piles of scrumptious white and yellow varieties along with the fuzzy skinned peaches to choose from so I can enjoy them with my yogurt and add them to my breakfast smoothies. My latest smoothie addiction has […]
My Vitamix blender has been my favorite kitchen gadget since I’ve significantly lowered my intake of gluten, wheat and grains. My morning breakfast frequently starts off with a smoothie or fresh pressed veggie juice. Smoothies are easy and fun to make. The blender does all of the work for you while you creatively invent delicious […]
Looking for refreshment that is going to help you thru this August summer heat? Talk about heat, I was just in Las Vegas where the temperature was soaring. It was the perfect poolside weather and plenty of water hydration was necessary. To bring a smile to my face and fit in with the surrounding folks […]