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CANTALOUPE CRAVING SMOOTHIE

CANTALOUPE CRAVING SMOOTHIE

Show your body some love with this refreshing cantaloupe & hemp heart smoothie.  It is packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants, as well as healthy fats and protein from the nut butter and shelled hemp seeds.

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PEAS PLEASE SMOOTHIE

PEAS PLEASE SMOOTHIE

Yup, that's right — a green pea smoothie!!

As a kid, I loved to pick the pods from the garden and eat the little sun-warmed gems straight-up!

And green peas pack a nutritional punch, too!  They are rich in vitamins & minerals including vitamins K & C as well as disease-fighting antioxidants like coumestrol, which is believed to reduce the risk of stomach cancer.  Furthermore, one cup of peas contains approximately 8 grams of fibre and 8 grams of protein.

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BEET & WATERMELON WIZARD SMOOTHIE

BEET & WATERMELON WIZARD SMOOTHIE

I love a vibrant & refreshing smoothie, especially after a hardcore workout.  With beets, cauliflower, watermelon, coconut water, and collagen/protein, this is one awesome recovery drink!  And the kefir will help to keep your gut happy, too!

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WATERMELON LASSI

WATERMELON LASSI

A lassi is a popular Indian yogurt-based drink.  Traditional lassi is more savoury than sweet and is made with yogurt, water, sugar, and spices such as cumin.  For this creative spin on the lassi, I used watermelon, avocado, and a sprinkling of chili powder.  My family loved the flavour combination.  The smoothie was both refreshing and creamy with a tangy-sweet taste and just a hint of spice.

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MIXED MELON MANIA SMOOTHIE

MIXED MELON MANIA SMOOTHIE

My kids are big melon fans.  For this delightfully simple, nutritious and refreshing shake, I used a combination of watermelon and cantaloupe.  However, there are dozens of melon varieties and you could certainly substitute with your current favourite!

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