Smoothie Maddness!

So as I was telling you guys, I did a smoothie class for my final day at my practicum!

I was working with a bunch of adults with special needs, and it was during their nutrition class. 

I was a little worried, as the smoothies I made had some “questionable” ingredients such as spinach and beets!!

Here are the recipes! (sorry I didn’t get a chance to take more pictures!)

Creamsicle Smoothie

This is a dreamsicle, creamsicle delight!

* 1 peeled and frozen banana

* 1 orange (peeled)

* 1 tsp vanilla extract

* 1 -2 cups milk (regular, soy, almond, rice)

* 1 spoonful orange juice concentrate

Blend all ingredients together until smooth

Can add more milk if needed

 

Cake Batter Smoothie

from Katie

Cake batter you can drink through a straw? YUMMY in my TUMMY!

* 2 peeled and frozen banana

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1 teaspoon dried coconut (optional)

* 1 cup milk (regular, soy, almond, rice)

* 1 teaspoon chocolate protein powder, chocolate syrup or cocoa powder (optional)

* Colored sprinkles for a fun garnish!

Blend all ingredients together, except sprinkles – add sprinkles after blending for garnish.

 

Green Monster

Don’t be scared, this is a GOOD monster!

* 1 frozen banana

* 1 cup frozen mango (or any other frozen fruit)

* 1-2 cups milk or orange juice

* 2 HUGE handfuls of spinach (or more if you are feeling GREEN!)

 

Funky Monkey Smoothie

This smoothie will have you hanging from the trees like a MONKEY!

* 2 peeled and frozen bananas

* 1 tablespoon peanut butter

* 1 cup milk

* 1 tbsp chocolate protein powder, chocolate syrup or cocoa powder

Blend all ingredients together until smooth!

 

Pina Colada!

If you like pina coladas... and getting caught in the rain...

* 1 cup frozen pineapple

* 1 cup coconut milk

* 1 peeled and frozen banana

* 1 spoonful orange juice concentrate

* 1-2 cups milk

* (How about some spinach? I dare ya!)

Blend all ingredients until smooth!

 

Hot (Pink) Date

The beet will turn this smoothie the HOTTEST pink around!

* ¼ peeled beet

* 1 frozen banana

* 3 frozen strawberries

* 1-2 cups orange juice

* 1-2 dates for sweetness

Blend everything together until smooth!

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Guess what the favorite smoothie was hands down??

 

HOT (PINK) DATE!  They LOVED it and so did I… I know it sounds weird, but it was amazing! (AND PINK!)

What is your favorite smoothie recipe?

A Green Smoothie a Day…

 

Remember my 31 at 31?   Well… here goes nothing!!

I am LOVING this book!  It easily is the best and most inspiring book I’ve read in a LONG time!!  It’s so good it’s distracting me from my school work, because I just want to keep reading!!!   There is absolutely no way that this book won’t inspire you! 

IN MY SMOOTHIE

2 huge handfuls of spinach

1 tbsp spirilina powder

1 and a bit cups frozen mango (frozen mangos ROCK in smoothies)

1 tbsp berry force

1 tsp probiotics

1/2 a nanner

It was a tasty very GREEN breaky!!

What else has been tasty in my life???

There has been some Fattoush Salad  - which was a beautiful break from writing a paper!

I heart fattoush…. it’s SO good!

And i got it with a homemade flat bread the size of my head!  Or bigger?    I ate it with some hummus! 

PS.  My new FAVORITE hummus – ala Costco  - It’s SO incredibly tasty!!

Anyways… I must get back to the research papers!  I got a lot finished last night, but I’m hoping to finish off 1 of them today, so I can send it into the teacher!!    Wish me luck!

 

PS.  What’s your FAVORITE smoothie recipe??  Feel free to link in the comment section, or on facebook!  I am teaching a class on smoothies and making smoothie book for the adults with special needs that I’m doing my practicum with, so I need some tasty ones!

ps. I bought and paid for Crazy Sexy Diet with my own cash-ola – opinion is strictly based on it’s awesomeness!!

Chocolate Vanilla Mylkshake Smoothie

Here is a guest post from the lovely Char of Char’s Kitchen!!! 

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Months ago when I was in Toronto, I made Chocolate Mango Smoothies for myself and my Auntie Lolo. While they have definitely since been a staple, I have news...I've made them taste even better!

Green smoothies have literally changed my life since I discovered them almost a year ago. They have given me silky, shiny hair; clear, soft skin; better digestion; more energy. Best part? I've learned how to make 'em taste like dessert! ;)
As passionate as I am about healthy foods, I do not believe in deprivation. However, I also do not believe in sending myself to an early grave as a result of destructive foods. So where's this middle ground?

I am honestly not the biggest fan of spinach salads. Not because I don't like spinach, but because I don't like "spinach teeth." (Anyone who has partaken in the consumption of raw spinach knows EXACTLY what I'm talking about!) But, through trial and error, I have learned that spinach is my favourite leafy green to blend into a smoothie. It makes it silky, soft, and creamy, and you don't notice it at all. And when you blend foods, it "pre-digests" them for your body, creating less work for your tummy.

Then what else do I add? Almond mylk, banana, and mango for added creaminess as well as sweetening; then cocoa, vanilla, and cinammon for a dessert taste. The result is a Chocolate Vanilla Mylkshake Smoothie that lets you be "bad" indulging something "good." I am OBSESSED with this smoothie, and drink it practically every morning. Feel free to switch up flavours: I've made some pretty fun ones. Even without the chocolate, vanilla, & cinammon, this is one silky smoothie that will have you craving more. Start your morning with "salad"! :)

From my kitchen, to yours <3

Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond mylk
1 cup water
2 tbs cocoa powder
1 tbs vanilla extract
1 tsp cinammon
2 cups spinach
1/2 cup frozen mango
1 ripe banana, peeled

Directions:
1) Blend it, drink it, love it.

peace, love, food <3
Char, xo

A Berry Good Smoothie (GIVEAWAY!)

Glad you guys enjoyed Bea’s guest post – there should be another one coming up when we are away for our wedding!!
I have a GIVEAWAY FOR YOU!!! And let’s just say, there will be 10-15 winners    ALL THE ENTRIES ARE FILLED!!

Do you love smoothies?

I do… although it’s a little chilly to drink them right now, they are PERFECT after a workout!


A BERRY GOOD SMOOTHIE
This one includes
1/2 frozen banana
4 frozen strawberries
1 tsp Macca Powder
1 TBSP BERRY FORCE from  Prairie Naturals
1 pitted date
1 cup  almond milk
1 tsp cinnamon! (SO GOOD IN SMOOTHIES!)
Oh, and a swack of spinach

All into the Vitamix……….. and blend……………

it was a tart, berry smoothie – tasted just like one from Booster Juice!! SO GOOD!!


Now… this berry force goodness – what’s it all about?

▪ Berry-Force contains 82% organic ingredients
▪ Berry-Force is a delicious organic superfood
▪ Berry-Force provides 3000 ORAC units per serving
▪ Berry-Force provides 2 grams of fibre in every serving
▪ Berry-Force contains no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives
▪ Berry-Force contains no artificial sweeteners or hidden sugars
▪ Berry-Force tastes amazing and offers convenience for active lifestyles



If you guys have been reading for awhile,  I’m not a huge fan (and neither is my stomach) of powders added to smoothies…  I tried a few different amazing grass products, and while it tasted good, it upset my stomach,  but I am loving this stuff!  It’s TART (no sugar added) and jam packed full of goodness! And it adds a smoothie bar type taste to your smoothie! (mmmmmm)
Now there is a suggestion to stir this into water – I haven’t had much luck with that, as it gets clumpy, but when I asked Kamelia at Prairie Naturals here is what she suggested…

“I usually add Berry Force to my cup with a 1/4 of bowling water, I give it a good stir and than add cold water.” 

Want to give it a try??? SORRY GUYS, all the entries are filled!!! :)

  Here is the deal!    The first 15 CANADIAN ONLY (finally a Canadian Only Giveaway!!) people to send me their address will be provided with a sample pack of this Berry Goodness, straight from the folks at Prairie Naturals!!   Send me an email at  blogname at hotmail dot com with your address and I will forward your info on to the BERRY good people at Prairie Naturals!

*Note – I did receive this product for free – but my review is 100% honest and always will be!  I even let the company know this before I accept to sample their products.

“Love Affair Chocolate Crinkle Cookies”

Would you guys believe me if I told you that a cookie made me want to run away and marry it?  haha

Well my friends it’s true!  I still want to marry Dave and all, but these will be my side loves…

Enter best cookie recipe EVER…   Perfect for Christmas,  Valentines Day…  err chocolate cravings… lonely moments…. etc..

You can get the recipe here… since I didn’t change a thing, I can’t post it for myself…   But PLEASE do it… you won’t regret it, and they make awesome cookies for gifting…

It tastes like a brownie…  but better and in cookie size…

And they are beautiful too!!!  I promise, this is a recipe you don’t want to miss!!

It was a perfect day to make them too…  this is what it looked like outside…

So pretty!!  As long as I don’t have to drive in it, I am a happy cookie!!

 

Another fun Christmas smoothie recipe!!  Simple, but perfect…

That’s all from me!!

I have a few quick, easy foodie, gifty type recipes coming up…  so easy, but great gifts… stay tuned!!

Enjoy,

Jess