This creamy smoothie has a delicious blend of flavor. It tastes like pumpkin pie! Not too sweet, and so satisfying after a great workout on a fall morning! Pumpkin Allspice Smoothie 1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk¼ cup canned organic pumpkin (100%--no added salt or sugar)2 medjool dates (pitted)1/3 cup old fashioned rolled oatspinch of allspice1 cup ... Read More »
Peach Orange Smoothie
Quick, easy and so refreshing on a hot summer day! Peach Orange Smoothie 1 cup 100% Orange juice1 cup frozen sliced peaches (no added sugar)1 Tbsp fat free plain Greek yogurt Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. ... Read More »
Almond Banana Smoothie
Bananas are a potassium super fruit, which I understand means they are awfully good for your heart--a little simplistic, I know but, hey, it's true! What I can tell you with great conviction is that this creamy Almond Banana Smoothie is quick and easy. It is a filling nutritious way to start the day for you or for your child as he/she is running out of the house and even ... Read More »
Katz Flax Crisps
All 5 of my kids were "raised" on these and their cousins and all their friends and any kid (or adult for that matter!) who ever tried one just LOVES them! YUM! These no-bake cookies are the healthy and nutritious version of the conventional rice crispies that typically contain no fiber and are saturated with hydrogenated oil and marshmallow sugar goo! Instead, these little ... Read More »
Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
The makings of a virgin pina colada for a healthy breakfast or mid afternoon snack. How delicious is that?! Pineapple Coconut Smoothie 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks3/4 cup coconut juice*1/4 cup plain lowfat kefir1 cup of ice* I like to use Lakewood organic fresh blend of coconut and grape juice but you can use any bottled blend of coconut with any juice ... Read More »
Chewy Granola Squares
These little power squares are filled with nutrients and make for a great power snack to throw in your kids' lunch box! They provide lots of fiber and fruit, and the nuts & flax seeds (Chia seeds as well if you opt to make them vegan) are a nice source of healthy oils. I use KIND healthy grains granola which is lower in sugar than most (and lower in fat too--just ... Read More »
Carrot Banana Almond Smoothie
What a creamy sweet combination! This luscious smoothie is filled with nutrients: I didn't have the room to add the words "rolled oats" in the title, but, yep, there are there too! You could have this for breakfast when you are rushing out, or just bring it to work in your thermos! What else can I say? These power ingredients speak for themselves! Carrot Banana Almond ... Read More »
Berry Nutty Fig Smoothie
Before summer is officially out and fresh figs are still available at my local market, I thought I'd create this new refreshing smoothie filled with nutrients! It is a delightful fruit-meet-nuts concoction! The result is an outburst of dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and anti-oxidants! Not too sweet, creamy and just delicious! Berry Nutty Fig ... Read More »
Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
If you happen to have some Simply Cinnamon Apples ready in your fridge (I always do), you have to try this smoothie! Cinnamon is definitely a spice to keep in your pantry as it confers great health benefits (You can read more about it here) and of course we all know about having that apple a day....what a combination and OH MY GOODNESS-what a satisfying autumn treat! ... Read More »
Spinach Pear Smoothie
I have to admit I was never much of a fan of these really healthy-looking green veggie smoothies! I mean, a spinach drink...really? Nutritious, yes, I had no doubt, but at what cost, I thought (not for this French foodie here). Well, I was wrong! This spinach pear smoothie is so refreshing and satisfying, just slightly sweet and surprisingly, not overly "spinachy" (!) I love ... Read More »
