Smoothies + Shakes
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Lemon Coconut Mango Breakfast Smoothie (can easily be made plant based / vegan friendly)
Summer’s finally here…. I’m so ready! Betting you are too. Here’s a breakfast smoothie recipe that’s perfect for this time of year. It’s light, fruity and fresh tasting. Sunshine in a glass! Doesn’t that sound fabulous? What a great way to start your day. With a delicious burst of lemon flavour, this breakfast smoothie is a healthy, refreshing choice for your first meal of the day. The addition of hemp hearts gives you a boost of magnesium, and the flax seeds are fibre rich and high in omega 3 fatty acids. We can all use more of that and this is an easy way to get those benefits. Give this…
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Pistachio + Banana + Coconut Breakfast Smoothie {plant based/vegan friendly}
Are you a breakfast smoothie drinker? I want to be, I have goals….but truth be told, it’s still a work in progress. It’s just that they’re such an easy way to get some healthy food in you fast that it really is a worthwhile effort to include them in your breakfast repertoire. I’m always looking for new and exciting flavour combos to experiment with. Today’s smoothie blends together pistachios, banana and coconut. The end result is a light tasting, slightly nutty drink that is both delicious and good for you. Did you know…. Nuts should be incorporated into your diet daily, and pistachios in particular are chock full of beneficial…
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Anti Inflammatory Mango Breakfast Smoothie (vegan friendly)
I’ve been indulging a lot these last few months…hopping around from one delicious destination to another. The thing is, a big part of the reason that I enjoy travelling so much is because it offers the opportunity to discover and sample new cultures and their foods! And I love doing it without thinking too much about whether they are good for me or not. No guilt! But who are we kidding, I’m no spring chicken (I’m OK with that, I’ve made my peace with it). At some point the body starts sending me reminders…I am so not OK with that! LOL Thankfully some small changes usually do the trick to…
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Almonds + Cherries Breakfast Smoothie (vegan friendly)
It’s a smoothie kinda morning… It was supposed to be a walk/run training day kinda morning also, but surprise surprise it’s raining…again! And unfortunately, I’m not that motivated. Truth. I am so ready for some sunshine at this point, aren’t you? This wet and dull weather has me day dreaming about where to escape to next. But in the meantime here’s the recipe for another favourite smoothie of mine that I think you will really enjoy. Almonds and cherries with a hint of coconut and chocolate…yes it’s as yummy as it sounds! Now if you really want to make this extra good-for-ya, you can add a small handful of fresh…
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A High Protein Drink to Start Your Day: Peanut Butter + Cocoa Breakfast Smoothie
I know you’ve heard this one before… “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” We know, we get it, but unfortunately it’s not always easy to eat the right things, to fuel up and start the day feeling energized. I mean, there’s coffee, of course. Oh, coffee you know I love thee…but, sadly you are not enough! The Solution is a smoothie So here you go, another delicious smoothie idea for you. Perfect for busy mornings, this breakfast in a glass is healthy, high in protein, with extra fiber and essential vitamins. It’s vegetarian and can easily be made vegan with the use of dairy substitutes and, it…
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Matcha Banana Breakfast Smoothie
Need a new breakfast idea? Here’s a fantastic smoothie recipe that I’ve been enjoying ever since a friend posted a shot of her greenish concoction and peaked my curiosity. Thanks Michelle, you’ve got me hooked on it! The original recipe came from an issue of Ricardo magazine, and it’s lovely. But of course I tweaked it a tad and made it even better. Well, that’s how I see it anyways. LOL The special ingredient in this smoothie is, you guessed it, Matcha powder. A little research led me to discover that this variety of green tea is an excellent addition to a healthy diet. It helps to boost energy, memory…
