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Thirsty Thursday: Pear Vanilla Smoothies

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There are some flavors of fall that I find completely under rated. Of course, there is always the pumpkin spice craze and then there is the apple, but for me, it’s all about PEARS lately. I have been trying to incorporate them into everything. Pear tarts, pear salads, if you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you’ll see I tried Pear Hard Cider, and for this week’s THIRSTY THURSDAY, I made Pear Vanilla Smoothies.

 

They are great for a healthy breakfast or a nutritious after school snack for the kids, and contain some old fashioned oats to help keep you full.

 

Pear Vanilla Smoothies (makes 1)

1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (I used Fruyo)
1 large ripe pear cut into chunks
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup ice

Add ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

 

 

If you like Autumn drinks, check out this pumpkin pie shake. For all things beverage related, check out the THIRSTY THURSDAY page for recipes for all kinds of drinks, cocktails, and all things drinkable!

 

 

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Thirsty Thursday: Green (New) Machine Smoothie

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Here we are, the beginning of another year. I am sure we are all trying to make eating healthy a resolution (or routine check out this post I did over at Chicago Parent). I know I am. I have started to get a little more active, and I am trying to make small changes to my eating habits.

I can tell you that this year I really am trying to make more sensible choices I can live with. Little changes, one at a time that I can do every day. Let’s face it, I’m never going to stop baking treats, it is part of what I do, however, I can eat healthy the rest of the day so that I can enjoy those treats in moderation.

So this week for #ThirstyThursday I decided to show off the Ninja Mr. Home Everyday bought me for Christmas this year (no not a real Ninja). Now my morning routine consists of a healthy smoothie!

I call this smoothie the Green New Machine smoothie because it is green and I used my new machine.

Green New Machine Smoothie
1/2 a ripe avocado
2 cups raw baby spinach
1- 1 1/2 cups pineapple (chopped)
1 cup filtered water or coconut water
Ice to create desired consistency (optional)

In a blender add ingredients, put on lid, and pulse until ice is chopped. Then blend on medium for about 1 minute or until desired consistency.

Turns out, I’m not the only one who likes it. Mr. Home Everyday took one with him to work today, and this little guy snuck a few sips before he walked out the door!

If you are looking to get healthy, try this small simple change for breakfast everyday. For another smoothie recipe check out this awesome Peachberry one I made this summer.

Also, if you are looking for a little more inspiration, check out my friend Samantha over at The Peanuts Gang is working hard doing Treadmill Tuesday updates, and today is talking about the progress she has made in just one month. I’m out the door to the gym today because of her!

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Thirsty Thursday: Peachberry Smoothies

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It’s that time of the week again. The most wonderful time of the week if you ask me! THIRSTY THURSDAY!

 

I have been on a smoothie kick lately. In the summer, it just seems so much easier to throw a bunch of fresh fruit and ice in a blender and head out the door to enjoy the gorgeous weather.
I came up with this smoothie when I saw all the beautiful peaches and raspberries that are currently in season.
Peachberry Smoothie
2 large peaches diced into small chunks
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup vanilla almond milk
ice
In a blender add peaches, raspberries and almond milk until smooth. Then, add ice and blend until desired consistency (about 1 minute). Put in your favorite glass and enjoy.
(NOTE: If this smoothie is a little tart you can add some stevia or a tsp of sugar to sweeten.)
 
 
This has served as an tasty and healthy breakfast for me as I cart everyone around to various camps, after a long run, or while I am getting some work done. It is like summertime in a glass.
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Healthy Breakfast: Raspberry Smoothie

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It is no secret that I have been trying to make some healthier foods for us in this new year. I must admit however, old habits die hard. When I wake up in the morning, I still wanted a bowl of cereal and a cup of coffee, and was wondering what would give me give me a little perk up in the morning.

I got on the internet and started researching super smoothies. I found the Dr. Oz 3-day detox. While, I don’t think I am wanting to do a full three day detox, the breakfast drink looked delicious and chock full of energy producing ingredients.

I made a few changes to the original recipe which is here, but below I made a few suggestions.

 

Dr. Oz Breakfast Smoothie
1 cup raspberries (or any other berry you have available)
1 whole banana cut into chunks
1/3 cup baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup almond milk
1 Tbs flax seed (I used ground flax seed)
1 Tbs almond butter
2 Tbs lemon juice

In a blender, add raspberries and blend until pureed. To avoid seeds, you can strain raspberry puree (hey, that sounds like Prince’s Raspberry Beret). Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with a few berries

Does anyone else have any energy boosting smoothie recipes they want to share?

P.S. If you need a laugh to get this weekend started, I guarantee my latest post on South of I-80 will give you one.