Berry Refreshing Smoothie Bowl

Smoothie in a bowl?  Is this real life? I love a good smoothie. I found this amazing recipe for a Berry Refreshing Smoothie Bowl. Full of good-for-you ingredients, this mixed berry smoothie bowl is rich in vitamin C and low in calories, and will fill you up and get you going on a hot morning. It takes less than 5 minutes to make. 

Don't be afraid to get creative with seasonal fruits and your favorite toppings. Make this recipe dairy-free by eliminating the nonfat Greek yogurt.

INGREDIENTS

Smoothie bowl base:
1 cup almond milk
1/2 frozen banana
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 tablespoon nonfat Greek yogurt (optional)

Toppings:
1/3 cup blueberries
1/4 cup raspberries
2 tablespoons granola
1 teaspoon pepita seeds
1 blackberry

DIRECTIONS

Blend together the almond milk, frozen banana, frozen berries, and nonfat Greek yogurt (optional) until smooth.

Pour your smoothie base in a small bowl and top off as you like! Dig in immediately.

Calories per serving: 265

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Foodie Friday! Homemade Skinny Croutons + Breakfast Salad

Good morning and Happy Friday!

Introducing Foodie Friday! Chauncey and I have decided that a fashion & lifestyle blog is not complete without food. Foodie Fridays will feature what we're eating and a few recipes.

Here is my recipe for "Skinny" Croutons, followed by what I put in my salad. This recipe will show you how to make a healthier version of  regular store bought croutons.

Ingredients:

6 slices Sara Lee 40 calorie whole wheat bread

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon parsley

3 cloves minced garlic

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees

2. Combine salt, pepper, parsley, and minced garlic



2. Chop 6 slices of bread into 1 inch cubes



3. Pour the herbs and spices into the bread and toss with 3 tablespoons of extra version olive oil



4. Spread the bread out onto a cookie sheet lined with foil (make sure to use non-stick spray on the foil).



5. Bake for 20 minutes or until desired crispiness and top onto your favorite salad.



Breakfast Salad:



Lately, I've been eating breakfast salads. I get super hungry in the mornings and found out these keep me full until lunch. My salad is made of mixed greens, slices of red onion, smoked salmon, and roma tomatoes. I don't use salad dressing. Instead, I poach an egg and use the yolk as "dressing" (the egg also adds protein).

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