There was once a girl who lived for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. She thought it was the perfect marriage; creamy, salty peanut butter & sweet, sticky jelly. Not that I know who she is (or anything), whew! But she did like her sandwiches, a lot. Usually more than one at a time. And while peanut butter…… Continue reading Crush That Sweet Tooth: Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie

Another morning, another green smoothie. But wait- it doesn’t taste any similar to all the other green drinks I’ve shared with you. I have come across an ingenious little hack to improve the taste of a green smoothie. I often get people asking me things like “Will I be able to taste the spinach?”. And I completely get…… Continue reading Redefining Greens: Honey, Mint, Avocado & Spinach Smoothie!

There’s something about the simplicity and phenomenal taste of this smoothie that’s led me to have it on repeat for the past week. It’s a glass of creamy goodnesss; packed with blackberries, coconut yogurt, raw honey & chia seeds. Just that- yes, quite literally 4 ingredients. I’ve become completely immersed in the world of smoothie-making and I’m a…… Continue reading Easy Does It: Blackberries, Honey, Chia & Coconut Yogurt

Dates are nature’s sugar. They are a wonderful natural alternative to both; artificial sweeteners and refined white sugars. I wish I would’ve jumped on this “eat dates, not sugar” bandwagon earlier; much, much earlier. After all, my father is Middle Eastern & I am no stranger to dates, figs, and apricots. All those calories I earned on sugar! Well, I…… Continue reading It’s a Date: Banana, Cinnamon & Coconut Milk Smoothie

Kale is the new black. It’s packed with vitamins A, C & K. It’s rich in potassium & essential irons. It’s low in calories, but high in protein. Let’s be honest- spinach can’t compete with kale. I once read that a cup of kale has over 1000 times more vitamin C than a cup of spinach. So there…… Continue reading Le Smoothie Vert

Summer is practically here with the arrival of June, and so is that deliciously blistering heat we often crave during long winter months. Or is it? Depends on the day, I guess. We’ve had a really fickle, often beguiling spring. But whenever the mercury rises and you’re thinking about a cool, refreshing (add healthy to…… Continue reading Hello, June! Watermelon, Mint & Chia Cooler

Would you like some fermented kefir in your smoothie? Yes, please! Whether it’s drinks or food, fermented products are quickly becoming the new “health craze”. But they’re more than just a fad or trend; they’re legit. That’s right; they’re legitimately good for you for a myriad of reasons. They aid with digestion, they boost your…… Continue reading Fermented Drinks: A Wonderful Health Boost!

Back in the day when green smoothies seemed like something out of the swamp for me- I started building easy smoothie recipes leveraging the fruits and flavors I enjoyed the most. I had to ease my transition into a liquid breakfast, because let me be dead honest with you; it was anything BUT easy. I yearned for…… Continue reading Smoothies for Beginners: Blueberry & Banana Heaven

It was the morning of my birthday and my taste buds also wanted a party. I pondered (albeit not for too long) on what would make the most deliciously healthy smoothie pairing. A fridge overstocked with berries and a red, big, lonely pomegranate sitting on my kitchen breakfast table led to a marvelous epiphany. I have been most lucky to continue to run into…… Continue reading A Berry Pomegranate Smoothie