It’s all about the berries this morning! I’m currently battling the sugar cravings again, and it’s a real struggle. We need to listen to our bodies, but also be able to recognise when our bodies are taking through an addiction, and make wise choices instead. Banana, strawberries, blueberries and coconut milk. Lots of goodness in … Continue reading
I have been trying to stick to mainly vegetables in juices and smoothies, with an 80/20 ratio of veg to fruit. Some days though, you just need a little extra sweetness to get you going in the morning. I started some power plate sessions in November, and today was my first session of the new … Continue reading
I found this funky looking fruit in the shops this week. I had no idea what it was, so I bought it. The label said it was a Yellow Pitaya. This is the inside, and as you can see it looks a lot like a dragon fruit. … Continue reading
For this smoothie I was just using up some things from the fridge so it is a bit of a strange mix. Banana, strawberry, raspberry, carrot and lemon! I added a bit much water so it was more like a juice than a smoothie in consistency, but it was still nice.
Another smoothie bowl. I absolutely love the colour of this one. These really do take as long to make and photograph as they do to eat, but it’s good fun. This smoothie was banana, strawberry, raspberry, celery and cucumber. On top there are chia seeds, freeze dried apple, blueberries and a few baby salad leaves … Continue reading
So, smoothie bowls are a thing, a very beautiful and creative thing, and I just had to join in with the fun! A smoothie bowl is quite simply, a smoothie in a bowl. The bonus is that you have a large surface area on which to sprinkle and arrange a whole host of delicious goodies. … Continue reading
For today’s breakfast I needed something sweet and filling – fruit and oats seemed like a good option. Soak the oats in water before adding to the smoothie or it can be rather bitty. Ingredients: – 2 bananas – 1/2 cup raspberries – 1/2 cup strawberries – 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt – 1/2 cup soaked … Continue reading
Yes it’s been another two months since my last post. I’m still pretty tired out with looking after children and being pregnant, so some things get left behind. My eating still hasn’t been the best over the last two months, and I have given in to sugar again 😦 With the weather being a bit … Continue reading
This smoothie was a quick throw together of whatever came to hand. I also wanted something that would be filling as I have felt more hungry recently. Ingredients: – 1 banana – 1 handful baby spinach – 1 handful almonds – 1 tablespoon milled flaxseed – apple juice – water My youngest daughter was keen … Continue reading
Sometimes it’s nice to have a smoothie that is a bit more “milkshakey”. For this one I added some Greek yogurt. This made the smoothie thick and creamy. Don’t forget to add some water though, or you will have to eat it with a spoon! Ingredients; 1 banana 1 cup blueberries 1 handful baby spinach … Continue reading
This morning I wanted something a little sweeter, so I opted for a fruit based smoothie. Ingredients; 1 cup raspberries 1/2 mango 1 banana 1 handful baby spinach 1 tablespoon milled flaxseed Water
Back on track with the smoothies (I hope!) I may just stick to smoothies for breakfast, and veggies for lunch and dinner. This smoothie has quite a thick, creamy texture, due to the flaxseed. The milled flaxseed I used was actually a mix of flaxseed, goji berry, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. You can just … Continue reading
Who doesn’t like a nice mojito?! This is obviously without the vodka and much better for you. This was a good morning refresher and easy to drink. Ingredients; 1/2 cucumber 1/2 lime, squeezed Small bunch of mint leaves 1 handful baby spinach Water
So, very fed up with smoothies right now. This is hard, especially as I still have to do meals for my family! With this smoothie, I think I added a bit too much kale, as it was rather bitter and peppery. Maybe add a bit less kale or another fruit. Ingredients; 1 cup raspberries 1 … Continue reading
Meal time again already. I’ll confess, I’m pretty fed up of smoothies now, but trying to be persistent! I am trying to use different combinations of fruit and veg each time so that I get a wide range of nutrients. Ingredients; 1 banana 1 plum 2 handfuls of kale 1 slice of watermelon Water
Day 2 of smoothies – breakfast Carrot juice is lovely, I think next time I will just add carrot juice instead of blending whole carrots. Carrot stays very pulpy when put in a smoothie, making it a little hard to drink, as you feel the need to chew each mouthful. This tasted good with the … Continue reading
Sorry, not the best picture! So this is my third green smoothie of the day, trying to detox! Missing regular food though. (Junk food cravings kicking in!) I have had beetroot juice before and I found it a bit too strong, so I only used a small piece of beetroot this time. It went well … Continue reading
Look what we bought today! Lots of lovely things from a local farm shop. It was our fist visit and there were so many things to choose from. I especially love the curly kale – it’s huge!! Lets get smoothie making 🙂
Hmm, I partly blame the lack of selection of fruit and veg in the house, but mostly I was wanting coffee or chocolate, or anything that I probably don’t need. I decided to try making a mocha flavour green smoothie, but really, just stick to fruit and veg! If you would like to try it, … Continue reading
Last night I watched “Fat, sick and nearly dead”, a documentary film about a guy who goes on a juice fast for 60 days to lose weight and help him get into a more healthy lifestyle. Its a real eye opener and I recommend it to everyone to watch. I felt like I should get … Continue reading
One of the biggest things stopping me from cutting out milk, is having an alternative. I use coconut milk for some things, but other milks are either too expensive or have added sugar. I decided to have a go at making almond milk, as it seemed fairly simple, and I have a stash of raw … Continue reading
Isn’t the weather beautiful at the moment! Glorious sunshine, great for getting outdoors. I have made this smoothie two days running now, and it is the perfect summer snack or cool-me-down for warmer weather. The ingredients (with no particular quantities!); – banana – Greek yogurt – peach – … Continue reading
If you like green smoothies, this one is really green. In this one there is; – 2 handfuls spinach – 1/3 cucumber – 1/2 avocado – lime juice (1/2 lime) – 1 cup apple juice – small piece … Continue reading
I fancied some berries this morning! Fortunately I bought some yesterday, and I had some frozen blackberries in the freezer. Another lovely coloured smoothie too! The colour makes it so appealing. This smoothie contains; – apple juice, frozen blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, banana. Thick, smooth and delicious. … Continue reading
This is my second smoothie made in my Vitamix. Loving the colour!! I made it yesterday….so struggling to remember what went in it! It was something like; -carrot, ginger, lemon, apple juice, sweet red pepper, apple juice and passionfruit. I put a bit too much ginger in, so it had a very peppery … Continue reading
I had a lovely weekend away with my husband. We went to the BBC Good Food Show in Harrogate. There were lots of lovely foods and drinks as well as numerous kitchen appliances. My blender broke last week, so I was interested to see what might be available … Continue reading
This morning called for another green smoothie. I was feeling a little uninspired however, so it went a bit wrong. Banana, spinach and yogurt seemed like it had something missing, so I added raw cacoao powder….oops! That was too much like my paleo chocolate pudding, but too late. I then added some frozen blueberries, which … Continue reading
This morning I was feeling the need to give my body a health boost. (Too much naughty Easter chocolate lying around to tempt!) A green smoothie or juice seems to do that, even if just psychologically. Todays smoothie was banana, baby spinach, apple juice, milled linseed and chia seeds. It had quite a bland banana … Continue reading
I found some cranberries hiding in the fridge, from Christmas, but still looking as good as when I bought them! They needed using up, so I decided to make them into a smoothie. I blended together cranberries, blueberries, Greek yogurt and clear orange blossom honey. It was a little tart so I added a banana … Continue reading
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