For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved daylilies. Growing up, my Mom grew them on the side of our house (and still does), and their blossoming became emblematic for the arrival of summer. As an adult, I am lucky enough to have them grow in abundance next to my own garage. TheirContinue reading “Daylily Smoothie”
Category Archives: Smoothie
Cold Brew Smoothie
Sorry that I haven’t been posting lately, ya’ll! Although I do always try to take snaps of my creations and post them to Instagram (follow me @radiantlyliving ), I just haven’t been finding the time to post on here as well. After I compete in the in-house brewer’s cup that the coffee company that IContinue reading “Cold Brew Smoothie”
Cherry Chard Smoothie
Ingredients: 2 bananas, cut into coins, frozen 1/2-3/4 C cherries, pitted, frozen 2-4 stalks (including stems) rainbow chard 2-4 stalks (including stems) Swiss chard 4-5 pitted dates 1/2 C unsweetened vanilla coconut milk about 1/2 C water for blending Directions: For a layered smoothie: Put the bananas, dates, and coconut milk (and water, if necessary)Continue reading “Cherry Chard Smoothie”
“The Bard” Gourmet Green Smoothie
The chard in my garden has grown large enough to start eating, so here’s a delicious smoothie I concocted this morning to celebrate the start of my homegrown chard season (and to get rid of the remaining frozen fruit from my last shopping trip in my freezer before I go to the grocery store today)!Continue reading ““The Bard” Gourmet Green Smoothie”
Pineapple Banana Spinach Zingiberaceae Smoothie
Yet another zingiberaceae smoothie packed with anti-inflammatory goodness (especially helpful to the ladies out there experiencing cramping)! Ingredients: 2 bananas, cut into coins, frozen 1 C pineapple, diced, frozen 1-2 C spinach, packed 1/2 in. finger ginger (or about 1/2 tsp. dried ginger) 1/2 in. finger fresh turmeric (or about 1/2 tsp. dried turmeric) 1/2-1Continue reading “Pineapple Banana Spinach Zingiberaceae Smoothie”
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Smoothie
I haven’t been able to post for a few days because I’ve been busy working, but while I have a few extra minutes tonight, I’ll try to catch up with a few recipes that I recently created (my recipes are all created by me, unless noted otherwise) and that I’ve been excited to share! InContinue reading “Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Smoothie”
Three Sweet P’s Sunrise Smoothie
Ingredients: 1/4 of a papaya, or about 3/4 C, diced, frozen 1 peach, pitted, sliced, frozen 1 pluot, pitted, sliced, frozen 1/2 mango, or about 1/2-3/4 C, diced, frozen 1-2 C spinach, packed about 1-1 1/2 C water for blending Directions: Blend the mango and papaya with about 1/2 C water until smooth. Empty halfContinue reading “Three Sweet P’s Sunrise Smoothie”
Kiwi Watermelon Mint Smoothie
Try this simple smoothie recipe on a hot day for a refreshing treat! Ingredients: 1 C watermelon, frozen 1-2 kiwi, peeled, cut, frozen about 1 Tbsp. fresh peppermint 1-2 C spinach, packed 1 C water for blending Directions: Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Creamy Basil Mint Mango Smoothie
Ingredients: 1/2 mango, diced, frozen 1-2 bananas, diced, frozen 1/2 avocado 1 Medjool date, pitted 1-2 C Spinach about 1/2 C (or two very large leaves) kale 4-6 basil leaves (I use Thai basil because that’s what I have in my garden) about 1 Tbsp. fresh peppermint 1 C water for blending Directions: Although thisContinue reading “Creamy Basil Mint Mango Smoothie”
Pineapple Pluot Green Smoothie
This was a surprisingly refreshing combination! Ingredients: 1/2 C pineapple, diced, frozen 1 pluot, pitted, diced, frozen 1 frozen banana 1-2 C spinach, packed 1/4-1 tsp. matcha (I used 1/4 in this particular attempt) 1/2 C unsweetened hemp milk 1/2-1 C cold water, as needed for blending Directions: Add all ingredients to blender and blendContinue reading “Pineapple Pluot Green Smoothie”
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