Mango Banana Cream Smoothie

The weather has been absolutely glorious here! The kids even start on their homework on the way home from school, so they can have more time to enjoy the sunshine.

Before we left to throw rocks in the lake and ride bikes, I made this delicious fruit smoothie as a snack.

Ingredients:

2 mangos

2 frozen bananas

1 young Thai coconut (meat & water)

Blend until smooth and enjoy!

4 Servings

I love when I come across a recipe and already have the ingredients on hand.  This smoothie took care of the craving I had for So Delicious ice cream too. lol

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Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie

I'm so glad to finally have a blender, so I can create (and borrow) smoothie recipes again. I credit smoothies with helping me transition to a plant-based lifestyle and try to drink at least 2 per day.

This recipe is from Jenné at Sweet Potato Soul.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups Brazil or Almond Milk (I used soy milk)

1 baked sweet potato, flesh only 

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or mix of cinnamon and nutmeg)

1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup (I used 1/2 tbsp instead)

optional:

2 tbsp coconut milk

1/2 cup pecans (I used walnuts)

Directions:

In a blender, mix all ingredients (save coconut milk and pecans) until smooth. Taste and make any necessary additions. Serve in a glass, and top with a dollop of coconut milk or cream, and pecans.

I froze my cooked sweet potato for about 30 minutes before adding to the blender for a chilled dessert.

Watch Jenné make this delicious smoothie here.

Chocolate Smoothie for Breakfast? Why Not?

My oldest son has been avoiding breakfast each morning since school started last week.  I think he’s probably adjusting to the new schedule and using that time to fully wake up.  I don’t like sending him to school on an empty stomach, so I decided to serve him a chocolate smoothie.  Chocolate for breakfast? Maybe I should feel guilty, but I don’t. :-)

Ingredients:

3 handfuls of fresh spinach

1 cup of soy or almond milk

2 tablespoons of cacao powder

1 frozen banana

1 teaspoon of cacao nibs (optional)

1-2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter (optional)

1 tablespoon of agave nectar (optional; for sweetness)

Blend all ingredients except the cacao nibs. Pour into a glass and top with cacao nibs

Cacao powder & nibs are raw chocolate and an excellent source of fiber and magnesium.

After Hurricane Irene, Simon wrote a poem while we sat in the dark.

Moonlight

Moonlight moonlight;

Shining so bright;

Shining so bright that it makes me want to write

He enjoyed his smoothie

Watermelon Smoothie

I'm so sad this beautiful summer is coming to an end. #tears

Here's a last minute recipe before watermelons and strawberries are no longer in season.

Ingredients:

2 cups of seedless watermelon

1 lemon, juiced

1/2 cup of soymilk or almond milk

1/2 cup of frozen or fresh strawberries

1/2 cup of ice

Blend all ingredients together and enjoy!

Green Smoothie

I love smoothies because there are so many options to create a quick breakfast or snack. I use leafy green vegetables like fresh spinach, collards, swiss chard, kale, or lettuce. I also enjoy adding fresh seasonal fruit, ginger, and green superfood powder.

So replace that donut and coffee with something that will give you energy without the crash. Thinking about grabbing a bag of chips? Blend a vitamin packed smoothie instead.

Benefits:

*Increases your fruit and vegetable intake

*Clear skin

*Weight loss

*Energy

Ingredients for one of my favorite smoothies:

2-3 handfuls of fresh spinach

1 Banana, peeled

Half cup of fresh or frozen strawberries (or other seasonal fruit)

Half cup of water or soymilk

1 teaspoon of fresh chopped ginger

A few cubes of ice (if your fruit isn't frozen)

Blend and enjoy!

Don't throw away those overripe bananas....Freeze them and toss them into a smoothie.

Great links:

Green Smoothie Girl

Green Smoothie Revolution

Green Smoothie Challenge

Watch me make a green smoothie with Simon