Rich and creamy, this pumpkin hot chocolate tastes like hot cocoa and pumpkin pie had a baby. (The scandal!) But unlike regular hot cocoa and pumpkin pie, this tasty treat won't wreck your diet. In fact, this steamy cup of satisfaction could be your healthiest chocolate fix ever. I mean, not only … [Read more...]
Anti-Inflammatory Green Juice
Lately I've been a little freaked out. Because the joints in my hands and feet have been aching. What's more, some of the joints in my pinky toes---along with the sites where I had my tailor's bunion surgery---are a bit swollen. It's gotten so bad, in fact, that I've had to temporarily give up … [Read more...]
42-Calorie Almond Milk Hot Chocolate
Having a stressful day? Here's a tasty treat that'll give you a big boost for just 42 little calories. Of course, it involves chocolate. (Was there any question?) Specifically, chocolate in the form of creamy, rich, satisfying almond milk hot cocoa. With an optional kick of coffee if you need … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie (with Cauliflower!)
I'm writing this post with mixed emotions. Not about the smoothie, though! The smoothie is so, so good. Fresh-picked summer strawberries good. Dessert-for-breakfast good. In fact, the inspiration for this smoothie was actually a fresh strawberry cake that a neighbor of mine in Chapel … [Read more...]
Making Green Smoothies in a Standard Blender – the Easy Way
I'm embarrassed to say this given how much I love them now, but in my pre-Vitamix days, I hardly ever drank green smoothies. Proof positive: I started Veggie Quest in 2010, but didn't post a green smoothie recipe until 2014! That's because the few times I tried making a green smoothie in a regular … [Read more...]
Ridiculously Simple Green Smoothie Formula
Some mornings it's fun to experiment with your green smoothie, adding a little of this and a dash of that until you come up with a new 12-ingredient smoothie masterpiece. On other mornings, though, you just want to make something that's simple, tastes great, and takes zero thought. (So you can … [Read more...]
4 Creative Ideas for Green Smoothies
If you're trying to work more vegetables into your diet, green smoothies are one of the easiest ways to do it. Sweet and refreshing, they're nutrition powerhouses, packed with vitamins, minerals, and protective phytochemicals. What I like most about green smoothies, though, is the immediate … [Read more...]
Energizing Kale Smoothie with Orange and Pear (Vegan)
Need an energy boost? This kale smoothie with orange and pear is for you. Another creation from my Adventure Cleanse days, this smoothie, bursting with fresh kale, tender spinach, sweet pear and juicy orange will make you feel like a million bucks. Superhero Nutrition I don't know if it's the … [Read more...]
Healthy Honeydew Mango Green Smoothie (Dairy Free, Low Fat, Vegan)
This past Saturday, my mom and I embarked on Kris Carr’s 21 Day Adventure Cleanse. Now I’m not really the “cleanse” type, but Kris’ program is healthy, vegan, and—drum roll—looks like fun! Besides, my well-intentioned new year’s resolutions were beginning to slip. So when my mom suggested we try the … [Read more...]
Blueberry Muffin Protein Smoothie—Without Protein Powder!
Thanks to my no-weight-gain strategies, for the first time ever, I didn't go berserk at Thanksgiving. Yeah! Instead, I filled my plate with delicious salad and left space for little portions of the rich stuff, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I focused on the company, and even took a midday break to play … [Read more...]