melissa danielle: vegetarian health coach for vegetarians who want to eat real food » smoothies

My Latest Addiction

Melissa Danielle — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:51:36 +0000

I started this high intensive workout program but didn't want to spend a lot of money on brand that's being pushed in the program, so I made my own. I have to remind myself that it's a workout recovery drink. It's that ...

Date with a Coconut

Melissa Danielle — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:34:12 +0000

The Raw Family inspired me to stop buying juice (I refused to deal with the cleanup, so I always bought fresh juice) and start blending. Here's a simple recipe from siblings Sergei and Valya Boutenko recent ...

Mango Lassi

Melissa Danielle — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:12:34 +0000

One of the best things about modern technology when it comes to food is how we’ve learned to use it to keep food longer, especially when it’s out of season.

Lassi is a traditional Indian drink made with yogurt and spices. It’s very easy to make.

You can find mangoes in the frozen section of your grocer.

I’m ...

Apple Cranberry Smoothie

Melissa Danielle — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:59:35 +0000

Fruits will become distant memories as it gets colder, so I’ve been looking for a really good and really yummy apple cranberry beverage recipe beyond “cranapple” juice cocktails, something that truly represented this time of year.

Apples and cranberries are THE superfoods for digestive and urinary tract health. Combined with yogurt and honey, you’ll get a ...

Coconut Mint Smoothie

Melissa Danielle — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:57:19 +0000

All I have to say is, YUUM-MAAY!

1/2 c mint leaves

1/4 c cream of coconut or 1/2 c shredded coconut

1/4 c fresh or frozen pineapple

1/4 c milk of your choice

1 cup ice

sweetener of your choice, optional Place the mint leaves on the bottom of the Vita-Mix container, then add the pineapple and remaining ingredients and blend ...