Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie

Today I have another scrumptious smoothie recipe to share and this one is all about antioxidants and the goodness of blueberries!

Blueberries have amazing health benefits and in my house they are never in short supply! These small little fruits help improve cognitive function, dry skin, bladder health, reduce belly fat, prevents hypertension, helps reduce the risk of some cancers and much more! Not to mention they taste delicious on their own and in desserts, yogurts and drinks. 

This recipe is quick, easy and tastes great! I used my Nutribullet machine.

Ingredients:

- A heaping handful of blueberries (thawed or frozen)

-Blueberry yogurt cup (I used Activa yogurt with added fiber)

- 1/2 Frozen banana

-Frozen strawberries

-Skim milk (or unsweetened almond milk)

Blend and enjoy!

TIP: I recommend allowing the frozen fruits to sit out for a few minutes because it makes them easier for the Nutribullet to blend, you may also run them under warm water for a few seconds.

Nutella, Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie

It is no secret that peanut butter and chocolate is a delicious combination. Peanut butter and banana also compliments each other well but my favorite dynamic duo is definitely chocolate and strawberry! I decided to combine all of these flavors to create my Nutella, peanut butter and banana smoothie. This recipe is a great dessert smoothie, perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth craving while still providing a few servings of fruit, calcium, potassium and protein.

 Ingredients

-1/2 Frozen banana

-Frozen strawberries

-Creamy peanut butter (add to taste)

-Nutella (add to taste depending on how sweet you prefer the smoothie)

-Skim milk (or unsweetened almond milk)

-Plain Greek yogurt

-Almonds

I also topped my smoothie off with slivers of dark chocolate and almonds.

~Bon appétit

NutriBullet Yogurt and Berries Smoothie Recipe

We all know that eating healthy and incorporating fruits and veggies into our diet is important but it may not always be easy. If you have a hectic lifestyle then eating right can seem like a chore. I do the best I can by reading labels, making all my dishes with low-fat ingredients and using extra lean meats. I also consume a lot of leafy greens like bok choy, spinach, rapini, kale, salads and I whip up healthy desserts and snacks.

Recently I purchased a NutriBullet machine which makes creating healthy meals, drinks and snacks faster and more convenient. I like this machine because it is small and less bulky than a large juicer or blender. It is also powerful and easy to use.

photo from Walmart.com

One of the main reasons we got this machine was to make hearty, delicious smoothies. Today I am going to share one of my quick, sweet and very satisfying yogurt and berries smoothie recipes. This smoothie is quite filling, which makes it a great breakfast or lunch on the go. Sometimes I also add a leaf of kale to this recipe.

Ingredients:

-Frozen strawberries

- ½ Frozen banana (ripe)

-Skim milk (or unsweetened almond milk)

-1 peach yogurt cup (I used the Activia yogurt with added fiber)

-Frozen mango pieces

-Blueberries

-Almonds
- 1 kale leaf (optional)

This recipe is simple but delicious! I prefer smoothies that are creamy and don't have many seeds. Sometimes I also add some spinach to make it even more healthy. If you are interested in this machine I purchased mine at Walmart for $98.

 ~Bon appétit