I know it’s been a minute since I last posted but don’t think I’ve forgotten about you!

As I mentioned in the past, I run two blogs and that’s a lot of work.

I use Not Quite a Vegan as a way to store my healthy eats and my other blog is full of my family favorite recipes.

Often I get off track in my healthy eating goals but I never quit!

Well, I am ready to get back on track and my Banana Nut Mango Smoothie is the perfect get back on track healthy drink!

I took frozen bananas, almond milk, mango, and pecans and turned this drink into a power house packed beverage.

You can also use chocolate almond milk if you prefer, it’s just as delicious.

Enjoy!

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Hey people!

We have a Strawberry Banana Chocolate Almond Smoothie recipe for you today.

I know it’s been a minute since I last posted but running two blogs and all the other stuff I am doing keeps me very busy.

I created the Not Quite a Vegan blog because it’s a way for me to keep track of all my healthy favorite eats.

Also, it’s like a personal health journal for me. It shows me how far I’ve come and helps me create new goals.

Unlike most, I am sharing my journey with everyone, not sure if that’s good or bad, but I will keep sharing, lol.

Oh, I almost forgot, I am about to start a 30 day fast. I love completing fast.

My favorite is the juice/smoothie fast because, well, I like food and drinking a juice or smoothie makes me feel like I am eating…i.e. drinking a meal!

This is one of my favorite smoothie recipes and I hope you enjoy it.

It taste like a chocolate milk shake with almonds. It will satisfy your cravings for a sweet treat without all the fat and calories.

Strawberry Banana Chocolate Almond Smoothie

Servings: 1-2

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups Silk almond milk, chocolate
2 bananas
2 cups frozen strawberries
1 cup ice

Directions:

Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until nice and creamy.

Enjoy!

Note: All almond milk is not created equally. I use the silk brand because it’s the most natural brand I can find in my local grocery store.

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I am having breakfast for one today and I decided to make a Mango Berry Smoothie.

I love mangoes and berries and I knew they would make the perfect combination for a quick, healthy, smoothie.

I love using frozen fruit in my smoothies but today I decided to do a mixture of canned and frozen fruit.

I wanted to use canned mango because I wanted to utilize the light syrup it’s packed in for added sweetness.

You can omit the light syrup and use a little honey and water as the liquid for your smoothie if desired.

I blended the smoothie for about 1 minute and it’s ready to drink up.

Enjoy!

Mango Berry Smoothie

Prep Time: 1 minute
Servings: 1

Ingredients:

2 cups mango in light syrup
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1/2 cup light syrup juice

Directions:

Add all ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Garnish with frozen fruit if desire.

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It’s Sunday and I am in smoothie making mode!

I told my daughter for the next two weeks I am going to create a new smoothie or juice recipe a day, wish me luck!

I purchased some Asian pears from the Chinese market and I thought they would be perfect for my smoothie making mission.

First, you can use regular pears to cut the cost of making this smoothie.

I love Asian pears, but their expensive!

Secondly, Greek yogurt, I use plain, but you could use vanilla yogurt.

Third, frozen triple berries, I purchased them at Sam’s club in bulk.

If you’re in smoothie making mode, bulk is the way to shop!

Lastly, drink up and enjoy!

I have more wonderful smoothie and juice recipes to come.

Fat Free Asian Pear Berry Smoothie

Prep Time: 1 minute
Servings: 1-2

Ingredients:

1 Asian pear, seeded, diced
1 1/2 cup mixed berries, frozen
1 cup milk, fat free
1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
2 tablespoons honey or sugar if desired
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

Add everything to a blender and blend until smooth.

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For the Disney fans out there, you all know what a Dole Whip does for ya’ on a hot summer day!

I decided to take my love of the Dole Whip which usually contains pineapple, and do a switcharoo and use mango instead of pineapple.

My Mango Coconut Dole Whip with Coconut Chips will satisfy any Dole Whip lovers appetite, until we can return to Disneyland!

This recipe is really simple, all you need is frozen mango, coconut milk, and skim organic milk.

I am a frozen fruit lover because most of the time it prevents me from having to add ice to my smoothies.

The wonderful people at Bare Snacks sent me their tasty Coconut Chips, which I can’t stop eating.

I decided Bare Coconut Chips would be perfect to top off my creamy “Dole Whip!”

I also made a Pina Colada Cake with these wonderful Coconut Chips.

Just place all the ingredients into your blender and whip this baby up!

It’s like Dole Whip magic folks!

I used organic fat free milk, but almond milk would also taste delish!

You could also use Coconut Milk if you really want to take this smoothie to another level.

Now, for the best part, top this creamy goodness off with as much Bare Coconut Chips as your heart desires!

Enjoy.

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It’s a powerhouse smoothie kind of day!

I am so happy that the wonderful people at Sambazon is making it possible for two of my readers to win 3 vouchers for free Sambazon Acai Smoothie Packs.

In honor of the giveaway I created a new smoothie using Sambazon Sorbet.

Yes, they also make delicious sorbet.

I make this same smoothie with the Acai Smoothie Packs as well, just substitute two smoothie packs for the sorbet and you receive the same tasty results!

This is a quick recipe packed full of power.

It’s made with tasty sorbet, a frozen banana, and a little green powder.

You can use fat free organic milk or almond milk for the liquid base.

All done and ready to drink up!

Don’t forget in order to enter the contest over the next week you must complete 2 out of the 3 things below: leave a comment below, like Sambazon and comment on Facebook and/or twitter for your plans on creating a powerhouse smoothie recipe treat!

Enjoy!

Powerhouse Acai Berry Banana Smoothie

Prep Time: 1 minute
Servings: 2

Ingredients:

1 pint acai berry sorbet or 2 Acai Smoothie packs
1 frozen banana
1 teaspoon green powder
1 1/2 cups fat free organic milk or almond milk

Directions:

Place everything into blender and blend until smooth.

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It’s hot in this desert! I mean over 100 degrees and getting hotter by the minute. I need to create light, healthy, creamy, recipe that only take minutes.

My Low Fat Banana Mango Milkshake is the perfect summer drink.

I always have frozen mangoes and bananas in stock.

Whenever I see organic bananas on sale, I buy them in bulk so when I want a healthy drink like my Banana Mango Milkshake all I have to do is blend!

My Banana Mango Milkshake taste just like ice cream, ice cream without the fat.

My mangoes are really sweet, but if you happen upon some not no sweet mangoes add a little honey to your milkshake.

Enjoy! 

Low Fat Banana Mango Milkshake

Prep Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 cups frozen mango
1 frozen banana
1 1/2 cup fat free milk or almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

Place everything into a blender and blend until smooth.

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Hey people, I’ve been experimenting with spa waters this pass week and my Citrus Berry Spa Water is a winner!

All you need is mixed berries. I used frozen berries because that’s what I had around.

Fresh is always best!

Next, I added sliced oranges.

I divided everything between two mason jars with lids.

Filled the containers with water, and allowed the drink to chill in the refrigerator overnight.

After 24 hours it’s ready to drink!

After speaking with my daughter, she decided that next time she would like me to juice half of the ingredients, then add it to the water for a more potent drink.

I might just give it a try during my next experiment!

Enjoy.

Citrus Berry Spa Water

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

48 ounces water
1 cup mixed berries
1 orange, sliced
2 teaspoons ginger, grated

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together, allow to chill overnight in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!

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It’s always Smoothie time in my house!

The wonderful people at Sambazon sent me their great Acai Puree Smoothie Packs for product testing. 

If you’re wondering exactly what is a Acai Berry? 

The inch-long reddish, purple Acai berry comes from the Acai palm tree, which is native to Central and South America and packed full of antioxidants that are good for you!

I created a Tropical Acai Berry Smoothie by adding Mango and Coconut flavors to my Acai Smoothie packs.

The results, it’s a tropical party in your mouth!

I love the hint of chocolate and almonds with mango and coconut, and the Acai Berry just brings everything together.

This smoothie is energy in a glass!

I know I stated it was two servings, but I highly suggest you double the recipe, because I drunk both servings all by myself.

Tropical Acai Berry Smoothie with Sambazon
Prep Time: 1 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients:

2 packs Sambazon Smoothie packets
8 ounces Sambazon Chocolate Almond Coconut Milk Protein
1 cup Mango Good Belly
1 cup frozen mango
1 frozen banana
 mint to garnish

Directions:

Add all ingredients to the blender, minus the mint, blend well and garnish with mint.

Enjoy!

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O.K. people, I am sure you’ve surfed the web and saw hundreds of recipes for Flat Tummy Water.

Flat Tummy Spa Water is a detox drink that gets rid of the bloat and other things…in your tummy!

After replacing my lemon water for Flat Tummy Spa Water, I am  one happy gal!

Not only did I lose 3 lbs…yes…3 lbs in 3 days, but my stomach is also shrinking…I am sure it’s water weight I loss but who cares, my stomach is shrinking!!!

Did I mention I have not changed my diet!

I’ve eaten regular meals, most meatless, but still regular meals and this Flat Tummy Spa Water along with a green smoothie every morning for breakfast.

I am convinced, my Flat Tummy Spa Water is my new go to detox drink.  

Flat Tummy Spa Water

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

12 cups purified water
2 lemons, organic
1 cucumber, organic
2 inch piece of ginger, grated
1/2 cup mint, organic

Directions:

Slice lemon and cucumber into thin pieces. Place all ingredients in a big jar, allow to chill overnight and drink throughout the day.

Mixture can be used twice, add more fresh ginger and refill with water, allow to chill overnight in the refrigerator and drink.

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