Palm Springs Date Shake Born in the Coachella Valley date palm groves, planted by Middle Eastern immigrants in the early 1900s, the Palm Springs Date Shake became a creamy California icon. These shakes were (and still are!) dreamy, caramel-sweet treats made from fresh...
CHOCOLATE AVOCADO SMOOTHIES With chocolate being the number one food craving out there, I wanted to include a healthy and delicious form of fudgy delight. This recipe (and video!) makes six smoothies for you to place in your freezer and consume as desired. If you want...
ISRAELI TAHINI SMOOTHIE This is another version of our Simple Green Smoothie — but with a twist of chocolate (yes, chocolate!) tahini. If you are not familiar with tahini, it is a paste made with roasted and pressed sesame seeds. It is nutritionally dense, with one...
LORI’S BONE BOOSTING SMOOTHIE Getting 1200 mg a day of calcium is a challenge as I don’t eat dairy (from cow) and I refuse to try sardines or canned salmon with bones😝. For my Lori's Bone Boosting Smoothie I use oat milk — I found that Planet Oat’s oat milk has...
Photo by Monika Grabkowska on Unsplash SIMPLE GREEN SMOOTHIE You could almost throw anything in a smoothie with greens, but this simple and tasty combination will make your gut smile. Blender 2 cups fresh spinach1 cup frozen fruit — any combination like 1/2 cup...
WATERMELON BANANA SHAKE It is summer and sometimes all we can rightfully manage is throwing some ingredients in a blender, and calling it breakfast or snack time. The banana and yogurt add a creamy sensation to the watermelon. A tasty and hydrating way to start your...
Photo by Jan Sedivy on Unsplash Nutty Smoothie This quick nutty smoothie is satisfying and provides a balanced meal in your morning cup. Blender 8 ounces unsweetened vanilla almond milk1 cup frozen blueberries (or bananas, strawberries, etc)2 cups baby spinach1/2...