the gluten free yogi

Tag: banana

  • Simple Strawberry Cream Smoothie

      Nothing beats strawberries that are in season! Next time you have a bunch of strawberries, whip up this simple recipe with these ingredients you most likely have on hand!   1 c hulled strawberries 1 banana 1/2 container vanilla or plain yogurt (I use a dairy free yogurt, coconut is best, but soy will…

  • A Refreshing, Sweet & Zangy Smoothie

    Receiving an armful of mandarin oranges keeps my creative juices and blender both flowing.  This refreshing, sweet and zangy drink pops with a little bit of Raspberry Seltzer Water.  Zap those taste buds awake! Blend: 1 banana 2 handfuls frozen strawberries 2 mandarin oranges or tangerines 1 small can of pineapple juice Once blended, pour Raspberry…

  • Winter Green Smoothie

    Every winter it seems as if someone is handing me an armful of mandarin oranges.  Mandarins have such a sweet and tangy taste and they’re easy to eat.  Tiring of things too easily, I gain most of my enjoyment by being creative with what I have.  Make this sweet, glass full of vitamins, perfect for…

  • My Fruit & Nut Breakfast Bowl

    Any yogi will tell ya, the more awareness you gain from your practice the more awareness you’ll have of what you put into your body. Most mornings I’ll drink a smoothie. The other mornings rotate between some sort of fruit and nut oatmeal mix, eggs, potato/mix or possibly this go-to recipe I concocted when I…

  • Sweet & Smooth Smoothie (Bubblegum Smoothie)

    When I made this smoothie a couple of weeks ago my first thought once sipping was, “This is so “sweet and smooth”!” Within the next few sips I was asking aloud, “Doesn’t this taste like bubblegum?” The first time I concocted this recipe I used frozen fruit. This morning I used fresh fruit; however, I…

  • SO GOOD Peach Smoothie

    “Millions of peaches, peaches for free. Millions of peaches, peaches for me.” Having too many peaches is not a problem! A great summertime smoothie with an extra kick of cardamom for your taste buds! Peach and cardamom go so well together. Blend: 2 peaches 2 bananas 2 Tbsp. vanilla yogurt (add a little vanilla extract…

  • Simple Snack: Banana, Nut Butter & Cinnamon

    My brother emailed me, questioning what is a good gluten free cracker. I asked, “What for?” He said, “Something to put peanut butter on.” You don’t need crackers or bread, people! Slice up some bananas, smother with peanut, sunflower or almond butter and sprinkle graciously with cinnamon. Every time I have this snack all I…

  • Cacao & Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie

    A favorite way to start the day! Blend: 1 banana 1/2 c. oatmeal 1 1/4 c. almond milk 3 Tbsp. peanut butter 1 Tbsp. cacao nibs 1 1/2 Tbsp. maple syrup 1 Tbsp. chia seeds 3 ice cubes Dashes of cinnamon 5 Tbsp. yogurt (dairy free yogurt) *optional* Serves: 2 Servings are on the smaller…