Banana Berry Flax Smoothie
Ground flaxseeds give this smoothie a slightly nutty flavour and a boost of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Orange Ginger Smoothie
Fresh ginger gives this smoothie a refreshing and delicious taste - my taste-testers couldn't seem to get enough of it! I prefer to use freshly squeezed orange juice, but it's not necessary.
Pomegranate Power Shake
Ground flaxseed adds a boost of fibre to this antioxidant-rich smoothie. If you prefer your smoothies on the thinner side, add ¼ cup (50 ml) skim milk or low-fat soy milk. Or, add a few ice cubes before you puree.
Grapefruit and Raspberry Smoothie with Toasted Coconut
Lightly toasted coconut gives this smoothie a wonderful rich, nutty flavour that's sure to make you think of white sandy beaches and palm trees!
Grapefruit and Raspberry Smoothie with Toasted Coconut
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place coconut on a baking sheet; put in oven for 5 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly toasted. Remove from heat and cool. In a blender, combine grapefruit juice, raspberries, banana, honey and toasted…
Lemon Iced Green Tea
This refreshing iced tea has very little sugar, making it much healthier alternative to store-bought versions. For variety, use different types of green tea, including tea leaves blended with dried fruit or flowers.
Barcelona Hot Chocolate
Combine 2/3 cup boiling water and chopped chocolate in a medium saucepan, stirring until chocolate melts. Add milk and next 4 ingredients (through rind); cook over medium-low heat, stirring with a whisk. Heat 5 minutes or until tiny bubbles form around…
Crazy Cranberry Smoothie
If you don’t have blueberries on hand, any fresh or frozen berry will do.
Blueberry Almond Smoothie
Almonds are a rich source of monounsaturated fats, vitamin E and magnesium – all of which promote heart health. That’s why I’ve added them to this smoothie. While the recipe calls for blueberries, any sort of berry can be substituted,…
Moroccan Mint Tea
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and steep 5 minutes. Strain tea mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Yield: 2 servings (serving size: 1 cup) CALORIES 17 ; FAT 0 g CHOLESTEROL 0 mg; CARBOHYDRATE 4 g; SODIUM 0 mg;…