Breakfast & Brunch

This is for those folks who love sour. I made it with my Vitamix® blender, modeled after a recipe that I got at the smoothie shop. Ingredients: 1 cup ice cubes 1 orange, peeled 2 limes, peeled 1 lemon, peeled 1 kiwi, peeled 1 teaspoon honey, or more to taste Directions: Blend ice, orange, limes, […]

Loaded with vitamins, this is the perfect drink for when you’re feeling a little under the weather. The ginger adds a nice, unexpected bite; you can easily adjust ginger quantity to fit your own tastes. This drink is great chilled or served over a few ice cubes. Ingredients: ½ inch piece fresh ginger root 1

Summer’s best berries meet up with banana, pineapple, mint, and black tea in this light and colorful smoothie. A splash of lemon juice adds just the right brightness to the mix. Ingredients: 1 cup brewed black tea (such as Gold Peak®), chilled 1 cup frozen mixed berries 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks 1 banana, broken

This is a fast and filling smoothie with a deep-pink color and a rich, creamy texture. Ingredients: ½ cup rolled oats 1 teaspoon chia seeds 14 frozen strawberries 6 ounces nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt 1 banana, broken into chunks ½ cup almond milk ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Blend oats and chia seeds together in

This is great for any occasion. My family loved WSMLS. It was very easy to make. My eleven-year-old daughter made it with me. This recipe does not need ice! You might need to make 3 batches to fill up a pitcher. Ingredients: 8 cups cubed seeded watermelon 2 cups water 1 cup strawberries 1 cup

I eat this every morning because it’s quick, easy, and healthy. The berries provide a bunch of antioxidants, the kale packs in the nutrients, and the almonds give it a nice crunch and added protein! Ingredients: 1 banana, broken into chunks ½ cup mixed frozen berries ½ cup shredded kale ½ cup orange juice ½

Don’t be afraid of kale! This tropical smoothie tastes more like pineapple and banana, it just happens to be bright green. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups frozen pineapple chunks 1 cup chopped kale 1 banana, cut in chunks 1 cup almond milk, or as needed Directions: Place pineapple, kale, and banana in a NutriBullet® or blender; add

In Brazil we call this Banana Cake, but when I baked this for the first time here everyone started calling it Banana Bread. You can add nuts in the dough or on the top if you wish. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons margarine 2 cups white sugar 3 egg yolks 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking

Limey, mango juice is fantastic for summertime refreshment! Ingredients: 2 medium mangos, peeled and sliced 2 peeled limes 2 apples, cored and quartered Directions: Juice the mango, limes, and apples in a juice machine. Serve over ice. Prep time: 10 mins / Cooking time: – / Total time: 10 mins Serving: 2 / Yield: 2

Amazing and healthy smoothie perfect for a hot summer day. Ingredients: 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 ½ cups frozen sliced peaches 1 cup frozen raspberries 3 ½ tablespoons raspberry honey 3 cups ice 1 ½ cups pineapple chunks 1 cup watermelon chunks 1 banana Directions: Blend yogurt, peaches, raspberries, and honey together in a blender until smooth; add