the gluten-free adventures of a compulsive feeder
This mint choc chip smoothie is a great way to get green goodness in your belly, and if your garden is anything like mine, it’s bursting with fresh mint and leafy greens. Cool sweetness comes from frozen banana, alongside a little coconut milk for that smooth, filling creaminess. I still get a kick out of seeing the kids drink these smoothies, knowing how many fresh green goodies they’re getting.
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Black beans! I know, right? Not the most intuitive addition to a smoothie, but a great one. It adds thickness & richness – and of course, a good plant protein punch. Don’t worry, the other flavours shine through & mask any overly bean-y flavour….
This is a plant-based mash-up of butter coffee – instead of coffee, I’ve used matcha, and instead of dairy, I’ve used coconut butter. Oh, and I’ve served it cold. The result? Chilled, creamy, smooth, rich, green deliciousness….
Do you ever crave big, thick, cacao-packed smoothies? Good. Glad I’m not alone. I have a stash of bananas in my freezer ready to go, including several homegrown small-but-ace beauties. I love how banana is the only sweetener you need here, while freezing the ’nana gives an epic frosty creaminess. I also love how this smoothie only calls for a handful of ingredients so each element can really shine….
This is a stupidly simple smoothie – with only four ingredients, it gives you plenty of time to decorate it. Go on, play with your food!…
Spinach, cucumber & celery are all wonderfully alkaline vegetables, making this a cooling, soothing, low-fructose drink. The real flavour punch comes from the tart green apple, the zesty lime and the sweet tang of mint….
Strawberry season! Yesss! The colour, the sweetness, the juiciness, the way they seem to sing alongside the slight saltiness of nut butter… This was one of those whimsical ‘throw it in the blender and see what happens’ recipes which quickly became a family favourite. The maca will keep you going, the chunky nuts will fill you up & the gorgeous rosy hue will put a smile on your dial….
Velvety smooth & creamy, this is a satisfying swirl of a smoothie. While you can never go wrong with a banana berry smoothie, the added swish of cashews add creaminess, protein & a fruity intergalactic effect….
This creamy, super-charged smoothie is a tribute to the letter C – chocolate, coffee, chia, coconut, cinnamon – and it’s a seriously decadent start to the morning….
I’m so excited that strawberry season is finally here! The little patch in our garden is merrily flowering (which reminds me, I must put netting over them before the birds start eyeing them up) so today I started the day with a rosy glow, thanks to this strawberry macadamia chia parfait (with a lopsided but well-intended heart..!) This is a nutrient-dense & delicious blend, which is hearty enough to be breakfast. The chia & nuts give it protein power & density, and if you add coconut milk, the healthy fats will keep you satiated longer. It’s like a healthy strawberry thickshake with a bonus hit of vanilla chia pudding at the bottom….