Chocolate Almond Smoothies

By Jen, on December 29th, 2010%

Craving a treat but don’t want to break the calorie bank? Try this chocolate almond smoothie recipe. It tastes like a shake, but has the goodness of smoothie ingredients like banana, almond milk and almond butter. Cocoa powder provides a chocolate fix, while pure maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness. Sip on this, and skip the ice cream.

Chocolate Almond Smoothies
1 cup unsweetened vanilla or original almond milk
2 medium bananas, sliced
2 tablespoons almond butter or 20 raw almonds, chopped
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or agave syrup
1 cup ice cubes

Add almond milk, bananas, almond butter, cocoa powder and maple syrup to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth. Add ice; cover and blend until smooth.

Makes 2 servings

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Good and Green Smoothies

By Jen, on December 5th, 2010%

Yup, you guessed it. Spinach is the “green” in this green smoothie recipe. Skeptical about sipping your leafy greens through a straw? I was too when a friend suggested I try a spinach smoothie. Several bags of spinach and lots of blending later and I’m hooked on the tasty green drinks!

Here are a few tips for adding greens to your morning smoothie:

  • If you’re new to green smoothies, try a spinach fruit smoothie recipe. Spinach is mild and has a fresh flavor so it tastes great in smoothies.
  • Already love spinach smoothies? Try adding other greens like the leaves of kale, Swiss chard or romaine lettuce.
  • Any greens you use should be very fresh and cleaned well. Even “prewashed” greens should be rinsed before using.
  • Blend well. Greens should be completely liquefied into the smoothie.

Good and Green Smoothies
1 cup unsweetened soymilk, almond milk, orange juice or water
1 medium banana, sliced
1/2 medium mango, cubed
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup ice cubes
Agave syrup or other sweetener

Add soymilk, banana, mango and spinach to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth. Add ice; cover and blend until smooth. Taste for sweetness. Add agave syrup if needed; cover and blend to combine.

Makes 2 servings

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Greek Yogurt: MIY (make-it-yourself)

By Jen, on April 12th, 2010%

Sure, you can buy Greek yogurt…but it’s more fun to make-it-yourself. All you need is a colander, a kitchen towel and some time. Learn how to make Greek yogurt from Mark Bittman of the The New York Times.

Tips for making your own Greek yogurt:

  • Keep fat in check. Start with low-fat or fat-free plain yogurt.
  • Check the label. Choose yogurt without added gelatin or other thickeners. Gelatin binds the liquid, preventing it from draining away.
  • Stay cool. Keep yogurt refrigerated during the straining process.

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