Monday, June 30, 2014

Mocha Madness Smoothie

Caffeine and chocolate!

Mocha Madness Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup frozen coffee
  • 2 Tbs maple syrup
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk. Freeze the coffee in an ice cube tray for easy blending. Instead of maple syrup, you could use agave, sugar or honey as a sweetener. 

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Tropi-Colada Smoothie Recipe

Refreshing piƱa colada-esque drink!


Tropi-Colada Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 tsp coconut extract

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk. Try using coconut oil or coconut flakes instead of coconut extract if you'd like.

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Paradise Point Smoothie

Sweet berry smoothie!


Paradise Point Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/3 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1/3 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 frozen banana

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Almond Breeze Almond Milk. Play with the proportions of the three stars in this smoothie for a different drink. 

Friday, June 27, 2014

Mango Magic Smoothie

A fresh, tropical smoothie!


Mango Magic Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/3 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1/3 cup frozen mango
  • 1/3 cup yogurt

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Almond Breeze Almond Milk and Cabot Low-Fat Greek Yogurt. Add sweetener  (honey, maple, agave..) if needed. 

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Watermelon Splash Smoothie

Bubbly, sweet post-exercise treat!



Watermelon Splash Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup watermelon
  • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Simply Orange Pulp-Free Juice with Tangerine. For convenience, you could use seedless watermelon; otherwise go for the seeded watermelon, which seems to have a stronger watermelon flavor.  

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Sunrise Sunset Smoothie

Bright sunset colors make up this tasty treat!

Sunrise Sunset Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1/4 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1/4 cup frozen mango

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Simply Orange Pulp-Free Juice with Tangerine. Try playing with the proportions of the fruits in this drink to produce different sunset colors!

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Hawaiian Breeze Smoothie

A tart tropical smoothie!


Hawaiian Breeze Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 3/4 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1/2 cup yogurt

Instructions:
  1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Simply Orange Pulp-Free Juice with Tangerine and Cabot Low-Fat Greek Yogurt. If you are not keen on the tart flavor add a sweetener like honey, agave or maple syrup to taste.