The arrival of spring brings warmer weather, more sunshine and blueberry season! Blueberries are one of America’s super foods because they are low in calories but contain vitamins C and E, help regulate the digestive system and activate fat-burning genes along with many other health benefits. With temperatures reaching the 80's this past weekend, a refreshing blueberry, banana, honey smoothie with flax seed was the ideal drink. And, based on its review from my child critics, this could be a welcomed addition to our breakfast … [Read more...]
Blueberry Flaxseed Smoothie
May 10, 2016 By Leave a Comment
A refreshing blueberry, banana, honey smoothie with flax seed is the perfect drink that's become a part of our breakfast routine. Like any smoothie, there’s no skill required for its production. Just dump all of the ingredients together and push blend. I used 1 cup of frozen blueberries and one banana but, feel free to increase the amount of fruit for added taste. I also added in a scoopful of flax seed because, why not? Flax seed has many healthy benefits, most notably the boost of Omega 3. If you have chia seeds laying around or … [Read more...]
Fruit & Avocado Smoothie
February 20, 2013 By 1 Comment
Smoothies have become our breakfast au choix in the mornings. They’re fun, beyond easy to make, and the whole family can participate. The best part of smoothie making is watching the most seemingly random ingredients blend together to make the most unusual flavorful drinks. Our new favorite appliance is our handy NutriBullet. We are able to make single serve smoothie portions and take it with us on the go on the way to school drop offs. I’ve never been a fan of “sneaking” veggies into meals. However, I’ve discovered that smoothies … [Read more...]
