Dark Cherry Vanilla Smoothie

Dark Cherry Vanilla Smoothie

I love cherries. I could polish off a whole bag while I watch my boys play Slither.io. Cherry season is upon us, and it’s a short season at that, so take advantage. I’m digging the moodiness of this dark cherry vanilla smoothie – it goes well with Monday. Enjoy! Makes 1 8-10 oz. Dark Cherry Vanilla Smoothie. Ingredients: 8 ounces almond/coconut milk blend 1-1½ cups frozen cherries* ½ frozen banana 1-2 … Continue reading Dark Cherry Vanilla Smoothie

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Hot Summer days call for cool treats. While my boys have been devouring the kid variety of popsicles and ice cream sammies like nobody’s business, I’ve been experimenting with different ingredients to add to my smoothie recipe repertoire. I tried steamed beets (are you a fan?) and let’s just say you can make a bad tasting smoothie, no matter how much honey or frozen bananas you … Continue reading Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Cacao and Almond Butter Smoothie

Cacao & Almond Butter Smoothie

I have a serious sweet tooth. I’ve never met a chocolate dessert that I have not inhaled. For Mother’s Day, my 8yo wrote down that I like smoothies and chocolate. He knows me so well. This cacao and almond butter smoothie tastes ‘desserty,’ (I know grammar police, not a word) because it’s both decadent and delicious. It feels like I’m cheating, but with something really healthy – so … Continue reading Cacao & Almond Butter Smoothie

Green Dream Smoothie

Green Dream Smoothie

Creamy, dreamy, simple and sweet. That about sums up this smoothie. It has only four ingredients and just the right amount of ‘greens to sweets’ ratio to make it healthy and satisfy your sweet tooth. (Although if you’re craving chocolate, this probably won’t help. I’ve tried.) Makes 1 8-10 oz. smoothie Ingredients: 1-1 1/2 cups frozen mango 1 cup fresh baby kale* leaves 1 cup toasted coconut … Continue reading Green Dream Smoothie

Pineapple & Turmeric Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie

Wow. That’s a long title, and not a very creative one at that. Add to it the fact that black pepper is an ingredient in this smoothie and I can see you slowly starting to close the page… thumbs up you brave souls who are still here because this smoothie is, in a word, yummily delish! (Ok, that’s two words, kind of made up). So here’s … Continue reading Pineapple & Turmeric Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie