It doesn't matter where you grew up, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a staple and comfort food for almost every child at heart. For this morning's hump day smoothie, I decided to bring that comfort to the Vitamix and blend it into a little glass of nostalgia.
Ingredients:
-1 cup coconut water
-1/2 banana
-1/2 cup frozen blueberries
-3 or 4 frozen strawberries
-small handful rolled oats
-1 heaping tblspn peanut butter
Directions:
Blend and enjoy!
Every Italian-American insists that their "Nonna" makes the best gravy (what we Italians call tomato sauce) and meatballs. Unfortunately they are all wrong because they have yet to meet my nana. At the age of 86 she can still make the best pot of gravy and meatballs this side of the Atlantic, and luckily for all of you, she's shared that recipe with me.
I hate pineapple. There, I said it. Every time I mention this little fact about myself to people, their jaws drop and they look at me like I'm some sort of monster. I hate pineapple but I love piña coladas. Go figure. I decided to make my version of a piña colada...minus the piña...and the alcohol.
We've had a few "balmy" days over 40 degrees in New York City in the past few weeks, and it's taken my mind to a place full of flip flops, breathable cotton dresses, and cold lemonade. I know I might be getting ahead of myself here but Spring weather is just around the corner and we need to be prepared!
I think Hump day smoothies might have to become a tradition! My coworker was telling me about her famous morning concoction (she is also an avid Vitamixer) and I had to try it out. The apple makes it sweet but the greens give me the iron, calcium, and energy I need to get through the day.
