kale avo-berry smoothie

Start your week off with a nutritious bang!  

Kale Avo-berry Smoothie ~Kale, Avocado, Blueberry, Spirulina Smoothie! Plus, healthy tips for eating on the road~

This smoothie blends spirulina, avocado, blueberries and kale!  Having a green smoothies loaded with phytonutrients, antioxidants and healthy fats is a great way ensure healthy eating all day long!

Kale Avo-berry Smoothie ~Kale, Avocado, Blueberry, Spirulina Smoothie! Plus, healthy tips for eating on the road~

A few weeks ago on a road trip to Maine we made a pit stop at Whole Foods for a healthy lunch.    Noah and I split a smoothie for dessert that I recreated today!

Kale Avo-berry Smoothie ~Kale, Avocado, Blueberry, Spirulina Smoothie! Plus, healthy tips for eating on the road~

Are you planning a summer road trip?  

Here are a few ideas to keep you healthy on the road!

Research “smart” stops along the way:  See if there are grocery stores, juice bars or sandwich shops off of the route you are taking.  Example: If you stop at a grocery store you can buy fresh fruit, hummus and pita for a healthy lunch!  Some grocery stores may even have a salad bar!  Much healthier than a whopper and fries and won’t leave you slumping and sleepy at the wheel!

Pack “smart” snacks:  Bring a variety of sweet, salty and crunch foods!  “Smart” snacks include popcorn, lara bars, fresh fruit and whole grain or gluten free pretzel sticks.

Stay hydrated:  Bring plenty of clean water in BPA free bottles or mason jars.  Add fresh lemon which will help you stay alert and refreshed!

Don’t fill your belly where you fill your gas tank!  Nothing healthy usually comes out of a gas station!  If you find yourself in a pinch and a gas station is your only option, find foods with minimal ingredients and an expiration date!  Whole food snack options include nuts, fruit, granola and yogurt.

Kale Avo-berry Smoothie ~Kale, Avocado, Blueberry, Spirulina Smoothie! Plus, healthy tips for eating on the road~

Kale Avo-Berry Smoothie
 
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Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 cups milk of your choice (almond, soy, coconut, etc.)
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 2 kale leaves (~1 cup) or baby spinach
  • ½ avocado
  • ½ teaspoon spirulina
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla powder (optional, can also use vanilla extract)
  • 3 dates or sweetener of your choice
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender such as a vitamix, blend and enjoy!

Kale Avo-berry Smoothie ~Kale, Avocado, Blueberry, Spirulina Smoothie! Plus, healthy tips for eating on the road~

Happy & Healthy Road Tripping!

frozen lemon watermelon nojito

There’s no running from it…it’s a scorcher out there today!

Cool down with this refreshing beverage!

Frozen Watermelon Nojito ~A summer slim-down beverage~

This deliciousness can also be used to fight bloat and slim down your mid-section!

Mint:  Used to soothe tummy troubles, relieve gas and aid in digestion.

Watermelon:  Consists mostly of water making it super hydrating and it’s a natural diuretic.

Lemon & Lime: A natural diuretic and detoxifier, plus citrus fruits are high in immune boosting antioxidants.

Frozen Watermelon Nojito ~A summer slim-down beverage~

frozen watermelon nojito
 
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Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 3 cups frozen watermelon
  • 1 cup coconut water or plain water
  • 3 lemons, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons agave syrup or sweetener of your choice (optional)
  • 6 mint leaves
  • lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
  1. Place frozen watermelon, coconut water, lemon juice, agave syrup and mint leaves in a high-speed blender and blend until slushy. Add more liquid if needed. (I used a vita-mix and set it on the "frozen dessert" mode)
  2. Garnish with lime wedges and a fresh sprig of mint.

I used frozen watermelon, but you can use fresh-cut watermelon and ice instead.  Watermelon has been on sale lately and I’m taking full advantage of it!  I’ve been buying and freezing fresh seasonal fruit just for occasions like this!

Frozen Watermelon Nojito ~A summer slim-down beverage~

A Nojito is a non-alcoholic mojito, but I wouldn’t be mad at ya if you added a little rum or vodka to the mix!

A festive cocktail for the holiday weekend, cheers :)

blueberry bliss smoothie

 Blueberry Bliss!

A perfect blend of sweet and tart, which will leave your taste buds begging for more!

Blueberry Bliss Smoothie ~ vegan ~ A sweet and tart blend of blueberries, bananas, nut butter, hemp seeds and greens!

The mix of tangy blueberries and a sugary banana compliment each other nicely, and of course I snuck in some greens!  Hemp seeds and nut butter provide protein power, excellent for a pre or post exercise snack or a light meal.

One smoothie is loaded with nutrients, fiber (insoluble and soluble), vitamins E, K, C, B, healthy fats, potassium, choline and phytonutrients to name a few…no big deal.

It’s a great recipe for introducing green smoothies to a green smoothie newbie, no one will ever know there is spinach in it :)

a perfect blend of sweet and tart, which will leave your taste buds begging for more!

blueberry bliss smoothie
 
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Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 cups almond milk
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, sun butter or tahini)
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
  • handful baby spinach leaves
  • 1-2 dates, pitted (optional)
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend away!

a perfect blend of sweet and tart, which will leave your taste buds begging for more!

Blend ahead of time and have one now and one for later!

Tips for storing green smoothies:

-Use a glass jar with a lid such as a mason jar to store your smoothie.  Try not to use plastic!

-Fill the jar all the way up to the top leaving no room for air!  Exposure to air will make the fruit and vegetables oxidize rapidly causing discoloration and damage to nutrients.  You can even add a splash of fresh lemon juice to further slow oxidation.

-Store in the refrigerator for 1-3 days.  I admit, they don’t taste as good on the third day, but it’s better than nothing!