Have you seen the bags of frozen sliced peaches and nectarines at Trader Joe’s? They are a nice change from my usual go-to ingredients. Sometimes I need just a little more sweetness and some tartness to complete what I’m blending into my smoothie. I made these two smoothies during my next-day prep last night and I was really pleased with how smooth and balanced they turned out. There is not any one distinct flavor, including the pumpkin pie spice and banana. Both have a lightly creamy texture. The kids’ smoothie somehow tasted like a strawberry milkshake!
Family Smoothies With Frozen Nectarines & Pumpkin Pie Spice: Green Smoothie
Charlotte Veggie
GF, GRF, DF
Makes two 14 ounce servings
Blend together the following:
3 cups Power To The Greens OR Super Greens
1 banana
1 cup frozen nectarine slices (can sub peach)
1 small apple, sliced
2 tbsp almond butter
2 tbsp hemp seeds
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1.5 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Family Smoothies With Frozen Nectarines & Pumpkin Pie Spice: Secret Strawberry Smoothie
Charlotte Veggie
GF, GRF, DF
Makes two 14 ounce servings
Blend together the following:
1 apple, sliced
1 cup frozen nectarine slices (can sub peach)
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen pineapple tidbits or chunks
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 cup water
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February 12, 2016
With Valentine’s Day coming up this weekend, I wanted to provide you with a delicious homemade gourmet meal that is suitable for most diets out there (gluten free, grain free, can be dairy free) and pleasing to different tastebuds. Large thick slices of purple cauliflower make beautiful steaks, a warm smoky salad with light basil [...]
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February 6, 2016
We are all geared up here in Charlotte to cheer on the Carolina Panthers in the Super Bowl tomorrow! I thought I would compile a list of Charlotte Veggie recipes that are quick, gourmet, and game friendly to make your party menu plan easier: Asparagus Fries and Smoky Red Pepper Hummus White Bean Pesto [...]
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February 2, 2016
Roasted vegetables have become a staple in our household and swayed my children as well as myself to eat certain previous untouchables. Suddenly, thinly sliced eggplant makes for delicious, smoky chips and cauliflower tastes like popcorn. Broccoli is addictive and onions are less pungent. The natural moisture that evaporates in the oven brings out a sweeter, [...]
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January 29, 2016
The sun and temps in the sixties are showing themselves in the Queen City for the next few days making for a beautiful weekend. We have all been cooped up due to the snow, ice, and generally chill so it is the perfect weekend to peruse around town to meet up with a friend, have [...]
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