Hey there,
Surprise! Today I wanted to share my new collection of summer smoothie recipes with you.
Smoothies are one of my favorite ways to get in extra nutrition as a meal replacement or snack. You'll notice each of the recipes is for one serving, but feel free to bump that up so you have some to share....or pour into ice pop moulds for a quick dessert!
My suggestion? Pick one or two of these to try this week. Add the ingredients to your grocery list and jot down a quick meal plan for the next few days or week.
Did you know that when you wait until it's time to eat to decide what you'll have, your primal brain takes over? That's why it becomes much harder to choose something healthy in the moment.
Instead, by planning your meals at least 24 hours (or more) beforehand, you can tap into your pre-frontal cortex (your "human" superpower brain) and make decisions based on your long-term goals.
You deserve to set yourself up for a win!
Enjoy,
Tara
P.S. Here's that link for the recipe book again. Feel free to print it out or save it for future reference. :-)
Choco-Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl
Are you ready for a new summer dessert staple?! Smoothie bowls are what my kids refer to as "ice cream"…seriously! And this one I'm sharing today happens to be a favorite around here in the Allen household.
The trick is to use plenty of frozen produce and adjust the liquid as you go to get the right consistency. Get creative with toppings! Berries, coconut flakes, dark chocolate chips, nuts and seeds all work well.
Yes, it contains cauliflower, and yes, it’s yummy.
Choco-Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
1 frozen banana, sliced
1 cup frozen cauliflower
1 cup frozen berries of your choice
⅓ cup canned coconut milk (shake it up first!)
⅓ cup coconut water as needed (or regular water)
¼ cup raw cacao powder
1 tbsp nut butter of your choice
Pinch of Himalayan sea salt (optional)
Directions:
1. Pour a little bit of the water in the bottom of your high-speed blender, then add banana, cauliflower, berries, coconut milk, cacao powder, nut butter, and salt in the blender. Add the rest of the water.
2. Blend until smooth, scraping the sides as needed. This will be thick. Add more water if necessary.
3. Place in two bowls and eat immediately with a big smile on your face.
Talk soon,
Tara
P.S. Are you on instagram? Me too! I'm @tara_allen_health over there. I'd love to hang out with you in between our weekly emails.