Tag: smoothie

Mangolicious…

Ok so this is probably by far the best smoothie I have had in a long time!! It turned out so good and I just threw random things into the blender.  I feel like that’s always how it happens just random amounts of things always turns out the best!IMG_2399 I added two bananas today and it made the smoothie super creamy and almost like a milkshake!  My daughter loved it and kept asking for more ice cream so that’s always a good sign!

IMG_2404Ingredients:

2 Bananas

16oz Sugar Free Vanilla Almond Milk

Handful of Frozen Mango

Handful of Frozen Pineapple

*Optional: Top with fresh berries

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I find that two bananas makes the texture delicious and I never add ice to my smoothies, I find that it can water down the flavor and leave annoying chunks that never seem to get blended enough.  Using some frozen fruit helps with the texture and keeping it cold!

xo Meg

by bellanoochi

Peaches & Cream…

Hey guys!! Hope you are all doing great and staying on track if like me you gave yourself some new healthy goals for 2015!  I am just trying to stay on track and keep eating more fruit and veggies everyday!

IMG_2184One of the easiest and tastiest ways for me to get a healthy serving of fruit is to make a smoothie.  Sometimes I have one for breakfast and sometimes I have them later in the day or at night if I am craving something sweet!

IMG_2174 I usually always have a variety of frozen fruit in my freezer because my hubs and daughter both love smoothies too!  Normally we have strawberries, mango, pineapple, and mixed berries on hand but recently we picked up sliced frozen peaches and I have been obsessed you guys!! They are seriously so good and I love combining them with mango and pineapples!

Recipe

1c Unsweetened vanilla or regular Almond Milk

1 Small Ripe Banana

1/2c Frozen Strawberries

1c Frozen Peaches

1/2c Frozen Pineapple

*Throw it all in a blender and enjoy!*

Approximate Calorie Count- 269

IMG_2180So I have mentioned previously that I usually just drink almond milk and I highly suggest you guys give it a try if you have never tasted it before.  My husband never wanted to try it and then after he realized you literally can’t taste the difference in smoothies he is now a huge fan as well!  This is a really simple change that will help cut a few calories and eliminate diary from a snack while still tasting delicious and being a great healthy option!

xo Meg

by bellanoochi

Date Almond Rolls…

A few months back I had no idea that these tiny treats even existed, and now I eat them all the time!  I randomly stumbled upon them at our local BJ’s wholesale club and figured I would give them a try because they are raw and contain just two ingredients, dates and almonds.  Seriously these things are like miniature candy bars they are sweet but have that crunch from the almonds and are kind of gooey in the middle.  I will eat them mostly by themselves as a little snack two is a serving size and do have a decent amount of calories considering how tiny they are but they are packed with flavor, vitamins, and nutrients.

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I just saw an episode of Giada at Home on the Food Network and she made a Banana Walnut Smoothie that looked really good with almond milk, walnuts, and a few other ingredients.  I decided to put my own spin on in and use these little date rolls in place of the walnuts that hers called for.

Recipe

1c Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

1 Banana

1 Almond Date Roll

3/4c Frozen Mango

3/4c Frozen Pineapple

Total Calories: 296 for entire recipe which is great for breakfast or for a snack you could split the recipe into two servings at 148 calories per serving of course this will vary depending on the brands and size of banana.

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I definitely noticed a difference with the dates, they added just a little bit of extra sweetness and combined with the banana gave a perfect creamy texture that was delicious!  I will be making this over and over again this summer it’s so good!

xo Meg

by bellanoochi

Smoothie Season…

Spring and summer are quickly approaching and I can’t wait until the weather stays warmer!  Smoothies and fresh juices are my favorite things to eat/drink when it’s warm out.  This is one of my fave recipes that is delicious, vegan, and low-cal!

IMG_7707 Recipe

1c Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

1/2c Frozen Mango

1/2c Pineapple

1/2c Frozen Strawberries

IMG_7705 Another delicious treat that we have been loving lately is frozen yogurt.  Surprisingly our local fro-yo spot always has a dairy-free option and they have been so good!  My fave flavor is pomegranate raspberry sorbet topped with some fresh fruit.  This is a great low-cal treat on a hot day!IMG_7699 IMG_7758-Topped with a little granola, peanuts, and sugar free 100% dark chocolate
IMG_7775The last and in my opinion best snack no matter what the temperature is would be fruit.  Lately I have been loving pineapple it has the perfect sweetness and a perfect snack for anytime of the day!

xo Meg

by bellanoochi