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Blueberry Cobbler Smoothie…and a Giveaway!

Blueberry Cobbler Smoothie

I can’t tell you how excited I am to share this recipe. It’s just so good. I started out planning to share my blueberry-banana smoothie recipe, but it just sounded kind of blah and unoriginal. It’s delicious, but I know you don’t need any help from me to make one. So, I stood in front of my spice rack, spinning it back and forth. Cinnamon? Nutmeg? Hmmm…sounds odd in a smoothie, but that’s what I’d use in a blueberry cobbler. For some reassurance, I flipped open my new favorite book, The Flavor Bible. (I love it so much, I’ve included it in my first post about things I love!) I quickly found the blueberry page and my thoughts were confirmed right there in black and white. Cinnamon and nutmeg really do go well with blueberries, in fact, one chef mentioned that he feels cinnamon actually intensifies the flavor of the blueberry. One sip is really all you need to get it. It really is exactly like a blueberry cobbler…in a glass.

We are (self-proclaimed) smoothie aficionados in my house. We make a lot of them. It usually resembles a comedy act though. Run the blender, turn it off. Shake the blender, run the blender. Run the blender and shake the blender. Turn it off. Stir it up. Run the blender and stir it up. Lose a spoon. You know what I’m talking about. Sigh. One day I’ll afford to spend half a week’s salary on a nice blender. Not today. So, the whole point of this drawn out paragraph is that I think the consistency of this smoothie is perfect. The proportions are just right to create a thick and rich texture, but not so thick that you’ll have a replay of the above nonsense.

 

Blueberry Cobbler Smoothie

1 C. frozen blueberries
1  banana (you can use a frozen one if you’ve got time to fight with your blender)
3/4 C. almond milk
1 T. honey
1 T. golden flaxseed meal
1/2 t. freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 t. cinnamon
just a pinch of nutmeg

Throw it all in the blender. Blend on high until completely smooth. Enjoy. Come back and tell me how much you love me. :D

 

For a chance to win your own copy of The Flavor Bible by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, see my Things I Love page and click on The Flavor Bible!
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Green Smoothie

Green Smoothie
 
This smoothie came into my life this past summer.  We’d gone on vacation and overindulged like I’d never had before! It was a wonderful trip, but as soon as we returned home, I felt the need to detox! I bought a few books, did a lot of reading and began drinking green smoothies every morning. After a few days I started feeling so much better. I did find that after some time, my skin was brighter and I felt more energetic.
If you haven’t tried a green smoothie before, you probably made an icky face when you saw this recipe! Although, if you’re still reading this, maybe I can persuade you to give it a try! The first time I tried one, I prepared myself to spit it out! Seriously, I stood in front of the sink! I was completely surprised at just how much I liked it. I’ve tweaked the original recipe that I had tried. There were some things in that recipe that emphasized the “green” taste. I’ve also added some golden flaxseed meal for the healthy fats it contains and additional fiber. I think you’ll find this sweet and refreshing.

Don’t be scared off by the amount of ingredients. This is not a one serving recipe. This will make an entire pitcher full that can last you two or three days. I like to make a batch, have a large glassful for breakfast, then put the rest in a large glass jar and refrigerate.  

You can play around with these ingredients. Sometimes I add kale in place of the spinach or in addition to it. Try to add whatever seasonal fruits you enjoy. I’ve made so many versions of this. I’ll pass them on to you from time to time. 
 


Green Smoothie

1 C. water
6 ice cubes
3 – 4 C. baby spinach
4 -5 sprigs parsley
5 – 6 large stalks of romaine lettuce
1 organic apple, core removed, cut into large wedges
1 organic, ripe pear, core removed, cut into large wedges
1 very ripe banana
1 t. organic golden flaxseed meal (I use Bob’s Red Mill)
juice of one small lemon or half of a large lemon

Put the ingredients in the order listed into the blender up to the parsley. Blend on high until liquified, then add the romaine. Once that is liquified, add the rest of the ingredients and blend on high until nice and smooth.

If you’d like the smoothie a bit colder, serve over ice.

About 3 very large servings.



Notes:

  • If you do not have organic apples or pears, peel the skins before blending, otherwise, no need to peel.
  • The smoothie will retain its nutrients for 2 to 3 days max. Be sure to give your leftovers a good shake before serving.  
  • You can use two apples instead of the pear, try using one sweet red apple and one tart green apple!
  • Keep in mind…if you add something like blueberries…well, this won’t be a “green” smoothie!  I’ve tried it, and although it tasted amazing, the color was an interesting brown!  





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