smoothie

Mango Vanilla Bean Smoothie.

June 16, 2010 · 64 comments

Everyone loves a delicious smoothie.

Could I have posted a more boring recipe today while I’m lying on the beach?

Yes. Yes I could have.

It could have involved broccoli.


Instead I wanted you to feel like you are at the beach right besides me.

You know, minus the rum.


The verdict is still out on mangoes.

I can’t decide if I love them alone.

I always figured I would, since I love mango lip gloss and body lotion, but when I finally shelled out my entire paycheck for a mango, it just tasted a bit. . .off. Nothing like lip gloss or body lotion.

Anyone else know what I’m saying?

Good. Because I don’t.


Regardless, I love mango when it’s mixed with something.

Like scallops. Or coconut. Or eggs.
Or even. . .salad.

Who am I? The sun must be frying my brain.


Mango Vanilla Bean Smoothie

1/2 mango, chopped

1/4 cup plain greek yogurt

3/4 cup milk – I used vanilla almond milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

contents of 1/2 vanilla bean

Combine all ingredients in a blended and mix until smooth. Garnish with additional mango slices.



Are you a mango-lover?

What is your favorite way to eat it?

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Strawberry-Kiwi Smoothie.

February 8, 2010 · 51 comments

Finally! Check out my RECIPE INDEX. :)

 

Over a week ago, my husband brought home 3 lbs of kiwi’s.

Needless to say, my kiwi craving has diminished.

The day he brought them home, I was craving a sweet, milkshake-like smoothie. This was before we were pummeled with 24 inches of snow and lived like barbarians with no heat.

 

Now, I have panic attacks just looking at this smoothie. I don’t need any more ice in my life.

 

However, it certainly was delicious.

 

 Once we break out of our igloo and my fingers and toes are no longer tingling, it will be the first thing I whip up.

 

Not only is this smoothie fat-free, it also contains a decent amount of protein. Adding a scoop of protein powder would bump it up even more.

 

 

Strawberry-Kiwi Smoothie

1/2 cup skim or almond milk

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/2 cup chopped strawberries

2 kiwi’s, chopped

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon orange zest

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add all ingredients to blended and puree until smooth. Garnish with additional strawberries and kiwi. 

 

 

Until the sun shines, I will be living in my Uggs, which could also pass as Uggsicles.

What is your favorite smoothie? I am a sucker for any shake with a frozen banana.

Have a great day, friends!

Peace out from my igloo.

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