Looking for new nutrient-dense breakfast ideas? This round up features 7 healthy juice and smoothie recipes - one for every day of the week! It feels like springtime has finally arrived in the northeast! The winters here seem to drag on & on (& on), so I've been excited to get outside & enjoy the sunshine now that it's a bit nicer out. Something about springtime arriving makes me want to feel my healthiest... so I figured what better way to start off the first week of May than with a nutrient-packed juice or smoothie every morning of the week. In fact, I made each of these juice & smoothie recipes last week. Each one offers a slew of nutritional benefits that will fuel your day right! From green (and orange!) juices, to smoothies that taste like ... [Read More]
vegan smoothie recipes
Tips for Making the Perfect Smoothie + 10 Superfood Smoothie Recipes
Happy June! It's almost officially summa, summa, summertimeeeee - which in my food world means juicy peak season produce, grilling, eating outdoors as much as possible, and all kinds of refreshing treats, smoothies and drinks. Truth be told, I pretty much drink smoothies year-round. Lately I've been making smoothies every day for my husband, daughter and me. They're such a great way to pack lots of nutrition into one little meal. And while combining fruit and milk may not seem revolutionary, there are definite ways to level up your smoothie game and make it a filling, superfood-packed meal or snack. Follow my 4 tips for making the perfect smoothie! How to Make the Best Superfood Smoothie 1. Pack in the produce. Smoothies are a great way to really pack in the nutrition, and I ... [Read More]
Iron-Rich Green Superfood Chocolate Mint Smoothie {vegan + gf}
Hello friends! How's everyone doing with starting 2018 on a healthy note? Sometimes for me, it's tough to get back to cleaner eating after I've been splurging while traveling as I did for a few weeks over the holidays. I usually just try to start my reset and take it one day at a time. Making my meals healthy while also delicious is THE KEY to me sticking with a lighter diet. If I was forced to eat the same boring meals all the time, I'd be miserable... That's just not how a foodie is supposed to live! Today's recipe is a super tasty, healthy smoothie that fits in lots of superfoods & nutrients, so we're getting lots of bang for our buck. Made with ingredients like frozen banana, oats, hemp hearts, cocoa powder, and a superfood greens supplement, this smoothie is packed with iron. ... [Read More]
Chocolate Cherry Cashew Smoothie Bowl [vegan]
Hi friends, Happy Friday! I couldn't get my act together to get this post out this morning as planned, but better late than never! Shall we catch up and talk about my recipe of the day? So, my father-in-law flew into San Diego from the East coast last night and will be here for the long weekend, I'm working on Monday, and then come Tuesday, I'll be on vacation for the rest of the week. My hubby and I going on a road trip up to wine country and meeting my parents there, who are flying in from the East coast. I am really excited for it and can't wait to be wine tasting in Sonoma with my favorite people! This has been a really busy time with work, so I can't decide if this is a great time to go on vacation. On one hand, it'll be lovely to get to unwind and relax after being in go-go-go mode ... [Read More]
Creamy Mango Melon Smoothie
It's mid-September, which means that a lot of you are starting to experience some cooler temperatures and the start of autumn. You're stashing your flip-flops away in exchange for ballet flats, throwing on pants instead of shorts, and starting to make pumpkin everything. If this is you, this recipe is not being shared with you in mind... because this post is dedicated for all of the Californians who have been experiencing a heat wave with me (and anyone else whose sweating somewhere in the world)! ;-) The last couple of weeks here have been hot. I'm not complaining, especially because I live in a place that has awesome weather year-round, but not having air conditioning makes temperatures in the 90s with a crazy high UV index feel kind of brutal. Okay, maybe I'm complaining a little - I ... [Read More]