Blogs make me nervous because I feel like sometimes it gets hard to put my thoughts into a blog post, you know what I mean?
Either way, I'm thinking it's time to give you all a little background on me:
You can find me on instagram - @healthandhappinesss for daily food posts!
I love all things creative - art, music and photography.
I also love all things food (obviously).
I play guitar and occasionally write some songs.
I'm left handed.
I love love love peanut butter.
I have a bit of a ring and lipstick obsession!
Okay, so I guess now its the part you've all been waiting for - Smoothie Recipes!
I usually have a smoothie for breakfast most days, along with some peanut butter on toast or muesli. Below are some of my go to smoothies - they're quick and easy and can be adapted to suit the ingredients that you have at home. I have also included some suggestions of other smoothies you may like to try. Note: I use a sunbeam blender to make all my smoothies, and each recipe will make approximately one smoothie (depending on how much liquid you add).
SMOOTHIE #1 - Tropical Fruits
Ingredients:
1 frozen mango (or 2 mango cheeks)
Approx. half a small pineapple
1 banana
1 cup coconut milk
Handful of ice
SMOOTHIE #2 - Choc-Banana Shake
Ingredients:
1 banana
2 dates
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
A drop of vanilla essence
1 cup non dairy milk of your choice (I used almond)
SMOOTHIE #3 - Summer Crusher
Ingredients:
2 oranges
1 cup watermelon
2 passionfruits
Handful of ice
1 cup water (you can use coconut water, orange juice, whatever you like)
MORE SMOOTHIE SUGGESTIONS:
Berry Smoothie: 1 cup frozen berries, 1 cup non dairy milk (I use soy for this), 1 banana
Green Smoothie: 1 banana, half a small pineapple, handful of baby spinach, 1 cup water
Vanilla Banana & Date Smoothie: 2 bananas, 2 dates, a few drops of vanilla essence, 1 1/2 cups non dairy milk (I use soy for this)
I hope these recipes were helpful/provided some inspiration. Once you get the hang of smoothie making, the possibilities are endless! Remember to tag me on instagram (@healthandhappinesss) if you do make any of these smoothies, as I'd love to see your creations. Spread this post around, and if you have any feedback/comments/suggestions for future blog posts, leave them in the comments below!
Alessandra xx
