Smoothie du Jour: Kiwi and Strawberry

I kept my smoothie simple today.

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 cups baby spinach
1 banana
1 kiwi
1 cup frozen strawberries

Blitz and Enjoy!

Post Dog Walk Smoothie

I've been trying to get my little dog, Sammi, ready for a couple dog friendly 5k's.  Last year, she participated with me in the Valentine's 5k and Four on the 4th, but at some point, she was exhausted and I had to pick her up for a little bit.  This year, we're doing a little training!!!
Last year, we always had a 2-Mile-Tuesday walk, but this year we're cranking it up to 3.1-Mile-Tuesday.  Sammi did great, just a few stops and sniffs.



When we got back from the walk, Sammi got a doggie treat and I had a green smoothie.  I loosely followed a smoothie recipe that SIMPLE GREEN SMOOTHIE posted on their Facebook page.



I used 1 cup of Almond-Coconut milk, instead of 2 cups coconut milk and only 1 cup frozen pineapple.  I also add 1 tablespoon of Chia Seeds.  I add ice to this when I am halfway through, and sip until it's time for lunch.

Smoothie Du Jour

Smoothie du Jour 
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 cup water
1 cup seedless grapes
2 small peeled tangerines
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1 small banana
1 T. chia seeds

Blitz and Enjoy!

bubbly, beautiful GREEN Smoothies

Back in my youthful and artistic days, I spent many hours looking for pictures of amoebas to re-create on a canvas with batik. I found so much beauty in the cells as they gathered and made beautiful masses. Call me crazy, but I am now obsessed with the bubbly mess that is created when I make green smoothies. I try to make a green smoothie or at least juice, everyday. I buy organic fruits and vegetables and add either almond milk or coconut water and a few spices and see what happens. Most days I come up with something good, but recently, I find myself making one smoothie at least once a week. Fall is here and I have already had a few Pumpkin Lattes either from Starbucks or Tully's or homemade, but I'm trying to cut down on coffee, so my new Fall favorite is Spicy Pear Smoothie! no caffeine, but I feel like I have more energy. Pears are in Season right now, so I am going to makes this smoothie until I get sick of it.