SUPREME FOOD TIP OF THE WEEK:
REFRESHING SUMMER SMOOTHIES
Tired of your humdrum strawberry-banana smoothie? Jazz things up (and cool down) with these summer blends that pair seasonal produce with unexpected culinary flavor-boosters from the new cookbook Smoothie-Licious by Jenna Helwig.
PINEAPPLE-BASIL SMOOTHIE
While it might seem strange to add a savory herb to a smoothie, basil has a slight licorice note, and in small quantities it adds an exotic flavor.
While it might seem strange to add a savory herb to a smoothie, basil has a slight licorice note, and in small quantities it adds an exotic flavor.
SERVINGS: 2
1 c coconut milk
1 banana
1½ c frozen pineapple chunks
2 basil leaves, torn
⅛ tsp peeled and grated ginger, optional
1 banana
1½ c frozen pineapple chunks
2 basil leaves, torn
⅛ tsp peeled and grated ginger, optional
ADD all of the ingredients to the blender, starting with the coconut milk. Cover and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
NUTRITION (per serving) 149 calories, 1 g protein, 3 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 34 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 23 g sugars, 9 mg sodium, 69 mg calcium, 1 mg iron, 391 mg potassium, 64 mg vitamin c, 360 IU vitamin A
Recipes excerpted from Smoothie-Licious, © 2015 by Jenna Helwig. Reproduced by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved. Photography © 2015 by Lauren Volo.
(PHOTO BY LAUREN VOLO)
This brilliant orange-colored smoothie tastes of apple, mango, and coconut. The lemon juice intensifies the flavors, but it does make the smoothie a bit more tart, so follow your taste buds.
SERVINGS: 2
1½ c coconut milk
¾ c chopped steamed carrots, chilled
1 sm apple, cored and chopped
¾ c frozen mango chunks
2 tsp lemon juice, optional
¾ c chopped steamed carrots, chilled
1 sm apple, cored and chopped
¾ c frozen mango chunks
2 tsp lemon juice, optional
ADD all of the ingredients to the blender, starting with the coconut milk. Cover and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Taste and add the lemon juice if desired.
NUTRITION (per serving) 148 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g fat, 3g sat fat, 30 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 24 g sugars, 46 mg sodium, 102 mg calcium, 1 mg iron, 405 mg potassium, 29 mg vitamin C, 9105 IU vitamin A
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(PHOTO BY LAUREN VOLO)
SERVINGS: 2
1 c milk
⅔ c plain Greek yogurt
1¼ c frozen blueberries
½ tsp vanilla extract
⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp maple syrup, plus more to taste
⅔ c plain Greek yogurt
1¼ c frozen blueberries
½ tsp vanilla extract
⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp maple syrup, plus more to taste
ADD all of the ingredients to the blender, starting with the milk. Cover and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Taste for sweetness, adding more maple syrup if desired.
NUTRITION (per serving) 294 calories, 12 g protein, 13 g fat, 5 g sat fat, 36 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 21 g sugars, 142 mg sodium, 219 mg calcium, 2 mg iron, 303 mg potassium, 36 mg vitamin C, 2449 IU vitamin A
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MEXICAN FROZEN CHOCOLATE
(PHOTO BY LAUREN VOLO)This lightly spiced smoothie may taste like dessert, but it's healthy enough for a nutritious snack.
SERVINGS: 2
1½ c coconut milk
2 bananas, sliced and frozen
4 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch chili powder
1 pinch salt
2 bananas, sliced and frozen
4 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch chili powder
1 pinch salt
ADD all of the ingredients to the blender, starting with the coconut milk. Cover and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
NUTRITION (per serving) 170 calories, 2 g protein, 4 g fat, 3 g sat fat, 37 g carbohydrates, 6 g fiber, 20 g sugars, 90 mg sodium, 105 mg calcium, 2 mg iron, 552 mg potassium, 10 mg vitamin C, 456 IU vitamin A
Lady Supreme!!!!
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