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Raspberry Cauliflower Smoothie June 9, 2012

Raspberry Cauliflower Smoothie (Mixed Berry version shown here): Berries (including raspberries), frozen cauliflower florets, banana, almond milk, vanilla extract, and a spoonful of Greek yogurt. Glass: Recycled artichoke jar.

Raspberry Cauliflower Smoothie
with vanilla extract & chilled banana

Another Here’s the Dish original. While cauliflower may not sound like a likely smoothie ingredient, the strong aroma and taste of raspberry offsets the mild taste and texture of the florets creating a fiber-rich, nutrient-rich fruit and veggie combination.

For more of my favorite complementary fruit & veggie smoothie combos, try my Spiced Sweet Potato Smoothie or my Cherry Zucchini Smoothie. Enjoy!

Ingredients

-1/2 cup frozen raspberries (or frozen mixed berries–including raspberries)
-1/2 cup frozen chopped cauliflower florets
– 1/2 frozen banana
– 3/4 cup Vanilla Almond Milk (unsweetened)
-1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon plain FAGE 0% Greek Yogurt (or for dairy-free version try non-dairy yogurt such as Amande)

Method

Combine ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve cold.

 

Spiced Sweet Potato Smoothie May 5, 2012

Warm flavors and aroma of sweet potato, nutmeg, and cinnamon combine with cool, sweet frozen banana and silky almond milk.

I have moved this recipe to my new website! You will find it at Purefitlosphy.com. Enjoy!

 

Blackberry Hazelnut Smoothie December 11, 2011

Blackberry Hazelnut Smoothie

Blackberry Hazelnut Smoothie
with raspberry & peach

Changing up your smoothie base provides flavor and nutritional variety. This smoothie uses Pacific Natural Foods Hazelnut Non-Dairy Beverage. The hazelnut drink base is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin E and an excellent source of calcium, vitamin D, and riboflavin (vitamin B2).

Ingredients
Serves 2

-Handful organicĀ  frozen blackberries
-Handful organic frozen peach slices
– 1/2 cup organic plan unsweetened yogurt (can substitute with plain soy or almond yogurt)
-12 frozen raspberries
-About 3/4 cup Pacific Natural Foods Hazelnut Non-Dairy Beverage
-Dash of cinnamon or chai spices
-1 small ripe banana
-1 tsp crushed frozen ginger (1 cube Dorot frozen ginger)

Methods

Combine ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve fresh (2 servings) or stash one serving in a covered glass in the fridge for later. Drink within 24hrs if stored in the fridge for best taste.

 

C-Blast Tangy Strawberry-Kiwi Smoothie November 10, 2011

Save jars to bring your smoothies to-go! Just twist on the lid and tote to class/the office for an energizing snack.

Make it a good morning (or afternoon pick-me-up) with this Vitamin-C rich Tangy Strawberry-Kiwi Smoothie.

A single kiwi provides more than 100% DV for Vitamin-C!

 

 

C-Blast Tangy Strawberry-Kiwi Smoothie
with fresh kiwi, chilled strawberries, & banana

Ingredients
Amounts vary (add to taste). 2 servings.

1 Whole Kiwi
Handful Frozen Strawberries
1/2 Ripe Banana
3 tbsp organic Greek or European plain yogurt
1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

Methods

1. Rinse kiwi. Slice kiwi in half and scoop out contents into blender. Discard skin.

2. Combine all other ingredients to taste. More liquid for a thinner drink, more frozen ingredients & less liquid for a thicker smoothie.

For a dairy-free version substitute yogurt with Amande dairy-free almond yogurt, or organic soy yogurt.

3. Blend until smooth. Serve freshly blended or keep chilled and store covered for up to 12 hours.

4. Chill out & enjoy!

 

Breakfast Smoothie February 20, 2011

Can you guess what the secret ingredient is?

Lots to do today? Power up with a vibrant, nutrient-packed smoothie.

Bananas, strawberries, almond milk, blueberries and…. squash? It may not be the first ingredient that comes to mind when you think of smoothie making but butternut squash (delicious in so many recipes) is actually a great smoothie ingredient. It’s lower in sugar and higher in potassium than many fruits and just half a cup provides more than 100% of the DV for vitamin A.Ā  I like to pair it with strawberries and add cinnamon. You can use it frozen, raw, or cooked.

Breakfast Smoothie

-Fresh banana
-Frozen strawberries
-Frozen blueberries
-Unsweetened almond milk
– Dash of cinnamon

SECRET INGREDIENT: BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Want more smoothie ideas? Check out a few of my favorites.
Plantain Coconut Berry Smoothie
Mango-Avocado Smoothie
Pineapple Banana Mango Smoothie



 

Cranberry Blueberry Smoothie November 27, 2010

 

Cranberry Blueberry Smoothie: Handful of fresh cranberries, unsweetened soymilk, ripe fresh banana, non-fat kefir, frozen blueberries, frozen strawberries

 

Mango-Avocado Smoothie withĀ Basil October 1, 2010

Smoothie:frozen and fresh mango slices, fresh banana, 1/4 ripe avocado, frozen spinach, almond milk, plain fat-free yogurt, green tea powder, fresh basil