Monday, September 30, 2013

Week Five

Can you beleive that our challenge is half way over?  I can't.  Time is flying by.  Before you know it, it will be Halloween and the challenge will be done!  This week for our giveaway we have a Bella Rocket Blender- great for making smoothies!

The winner for this week's giveaway is
Adrienne Henderson
Bella Rocket Blender

It seems like smoothies-especially green smoothies-are all the rage these days.  I still haven't gotten my family on the band wagon, but I like a smoothie every once and awhile.  Here are some tips for smoothie making.

1. First choose a liquid: apple juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, milk, water, almond milk,      you get the idea.  It can be nearly any liquid or juice.

2. Choose a base:  Vanilla yogurt, Greek yogurt, crushed ice, tofu.  Something that will give your smoothie a     good texture and consistency

3. Add in fruit and veggies:  The sky is the limit, but try to balance out your fruit.  If you have a really strong       fruit , trying adding another more moderate fruit to balance out the flavor.  Also don't be afraid to add      vegetables.  I usually just stick with spinach.  I feel like it still tastes like a fruit smoothie, but you're still getting in those healthy greens.  Experiment a little and you'll quickly find a few favorites.

4.  Extra mix ins:  Don't be afraid to add a few other things as well.  Protein powder, honey, agave, peanut     butter, flax seeds, almond, cinnamon.  

Try making a new smoothie this week and let us all know how it goes!

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