Most Loved Recipes : Smoothies

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Pineapple Coconut smoothie Recipe

Pineapple Coconut smoothie

The reason why this smoothie is loved by so many is because of the tropical taste and feeling that it gives you. It is also not difficult to make and the ingredients can be quickly sourced from your local grocery.

Ingredients

1 cup of Chopped pineapple
1/4 cup of coconut milk
¼ cup of flavored yogurt (either coconut or vanilla)
1 tablespoon of grated coconut
Ice

All you have to do is blend all the ingredients together until the smoothie is of desired consistency.

One of the best things about pineapples is that they are great for people who are in recovery as it helps speed up the healing process. If you are healthy or trying to get healthy, the vitamin c, Bromelain and manganese in pineapples will have a very big positive impact on your body so get blending today!

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Homemade Healthy Fruit Roll-Ups

Smoothies are excellent sources of vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients. A good, high fiber smoothie will aid with digestion, and a Vitamin C rich smoothie will help boost your immune system. That’s why I love this recipe for dehydrated smoothie fruit roll-ups; they’re easy to make, really delicious, and are much more healthy snacks than store-bought fruit roll-ups.
You could make whatever kind of fruit smoothie you like most, so feel free to adjust the recipe accordingly. I’ll share my favorite mix: strawberry-banana.

Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups Smoothie

Add 2 bananas, about 2 1/2 cups of strawberries (stems removed), and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to a blender and blend until smooth.
Sweeten with your preferred sweetener. About 4-6 drops of stevia or 1 tablespoon of agave nectar works. Blend to incorporate your sweetener.
Spread the smoothie onto your dehydrator sheets. Set for about 105 degrees. If you don’t have a dehydrator, I love my Nesco FD-75PR — it gets great reviews, isn’t too expensive (only about $60 on Amazon), and is great for making all kinds of healthy snacks.
Leave for about 3-4 hours, flip, and then leave for another 3-4 hours. The fruit roll will be completely dry and have the same texture and consistency as store-bought fruit rolls when they’re done.
Lay the dried fruit on paper and cut into serving-sized strips. Roll them up and enjoy.

Frozen berries work too if you’re stuck in the Winter months. Just thaw the berries first. The texture will be a bit different, but they make great healthy snacks nonetheless.

Here are some ideas to be more creative with recipe!