Pineapple Mango Smoothie

My daughter is starting to warm up to smoothies.  She was reticent to try them at first, for fear that I would sneak in things she doesn't like without her knowledge (which I would have been tempted to do).  But recently, she starting opening up to some changes in her diet.  She has tried a few salads so far and agrees that they are not as gross as she thought.  She also did agree that she was lagging behind in her fruit portions, so she saw smoothies as an easy way to do this.  One of the recipes that has been successful, is this Pineapple Mango Smoothie which my husband found on Smoothie Web. It is the healthy version of a Pina Colada and as much as I love it as a smoothie, I think it would make the perfect homemade popsicle. 

 

 

Pineapple Mango Smoothie

1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
1/2 vanilla yogurt, but I would substitute for vanilla almond milk if I made for myself
1 mango
1/2 freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tbsp. agave nectar or raw honey
6 ice cubes
 

 

 

I often hear people say that they would like to drink smoothies for breakfast, but mornings are such a rush that they can't.  Well, did you ever think of making them ahead of time?  Fruit smoothies can easily be made ahead and put in the refrigerator (usually keeps well for 48 hours) whether you are planning a smoothie party or your next morning's breakfast.  You could also freeze them and just take them out the night before.   

 

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Dairy-free strawberry banana smoothie

Strawberries are in season and I have been adding them to everything I eat.  I have also been off green smoothies for a week since it has been quite humid and I have not felt really hungry (I found them too heavy on my stomach for this type of weather).  Instead, I have been playing with different and simpler combinations.  And since I have the kids with me for the summer, simpler and quicker is quite welcomed!  Leaves me more time to play with them.

Strawberry banana smoothie

Ingredients

1 cup vanilla almond milk

1/2 cup strawberries

1 frozen banana

1 tbsp. ground flax seeds

1 tbsp. black chia seeds

6 ice cubes

Method

Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until you get a nice smooth texture.  Enjoy!

 

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A delicious blueberry smoothie to celebrate St. John the Baptist day!

Happy Friday everyone!  Today is the last day of school for my kids, which means that they were quite excited this morning.  Their school has organised a Fair complete with inflatable structures, snow cones and cotton candy.  Today is also the summer solstice (my daughter was confused as to the amount of time that was actually added to the day seeing as it is the longest day of the year!  We had quite the laugh with her).  It is also a long week-end in Quebec with our provincial holiday on Monday.  We have 3 family barbecues planned, so we are hoping the weather will cooperate! 

 

I thought I would introduce you to this delicious blue smoothie as a way to start the festivities, since white and blue are the official colors of Quebec.  I got the recipe from the Whole Living smoothies app that I recently purchased.  So far, I have loved every recipe that I have tried.  Most recipes call for yogurt, which I substitute for my favorite vanilla almond milk.

 

 

Blueberry Almond Milk Smoothie

 

Ingredients

 

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1 fresh or frozen banana

1 cup vanilla almond milk

(if you use fresh fruit, add a few ice cubes.  I usually freeze my bananas when they are at their ripest to maximize the nutrient intake and the sweetness of the fruit)

 

Method

 

Place all ingredient in a blender until you get a nice foamy texture.  Enjoy!

 

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The most awesome smoothie ever...

I was recently able to slowly start working out again, after a 2 year hiatus caused by my excessive fatigue.  This is a huge victory for me since prior to falling ill I had just started training for a 10K race.  Now, I don't know if a 10k will ever be in the cards again for me, but what I focus on instead are the little steps I am able to take.  I have never been the most active person, but I enjoy working out while blasting my favorite music.  It is the best mood booster and makes me feel wonderful.  And while nutrition is a huge part of being healthy, being active completes the equation.   

 

So what about breakfast when you workout in the morning?  There are different theories out there saying you should and shouldn't workout on an empty stomach.  I think there are advantages to both, but you should do what works best for you.  I feel best when I have had something quite light to eat prior to exercising.  That's where this little smoothie recipe comes into play...It is as light on the tummy as water and not too sweet that it will be hard on an empty stomach.  For those familiar with Orange Julep orange juice, I find that this satisfies my fix for this kind of foamy juice.  And since it contains a banana and a mango, it keeps me from starving during my workout.

 

The most awesome lightest smoothie ever...

Ingredients

1 mango

1 banana

1/2 cup vanilla flavored almond milk

1 cup 100% pure orange juice

6 ice cubes

Method

Place all ingredients in a high power blender and mix until you get a smooth texture.  Enjoy!

 

Have a great day!

Amelie