strawberry, banana + orange smoothie bowl

 

the warm weather has rebooted my smoothie obsession! i have literally been making a fruit filled smoothie every single day over the last couple weeks. we are trying to be extra healthy now that winter is over & this really helps curb a dessert craving. the only thing even better then a traditional smoothie it a beautiful smoothie bowl! i just love getting to decorate them with all sorts of healthy goodies. they are so pretty & even more filling. instead of using regular ice cubes which adds zero flavour to the mix, i make ice cubes out of zevia's orange (zero calorie) soda naturally sweetened with stevia. it adds the perfect hint of sweetness & orange flavour without any added sugar! this combination is my absolute favourite.. strawberries, bananas & orange. ok, time to go make myself one!

happy weekend & happy mother's day! i bet mom will want one of these too:)

xo

ingredients

orange soda ice cubes

strawberry banana orange smoothie bowl

  • 1 frozen banana, quatered
  • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1/4 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup 100% orange juice, no pulp
  • 3-4 zevia's orange soda ice cubes (see recipe above)
  • fresh fruit, for topping
  • chia seeds, for topping
  • puffed cereal, for topping

directions

orange soda ice cubes

  • evenly dispurse soda amongst a 16 cube ice tray. place in the freezer & let chill over night.
  • use when fully frozen.

strawberry banana orange smoothie bowl

  • add the banana, strawberries, yogurt, orange juice & ice cubes to a blender. blend until smooth, about 60 seconds.
  • transfer to a bowl & top with desired toppings.
  • serve immediately!

whiskey plum smash

 

plums, peaches, apricots, nectarines.. it is stone fruit season!!!! i have been baking nonstop with the fresh fruit i have picked up at the farmers market. aside from the classic galettes, pies, crumbles & crisps, stone fruit can be worked into refreshing cocktails too! the whiskey plum smash gets its name from literally "smashing" the sweet plum flesh. i opted to infuse it with fresh mint, but fresh thyme or rosemary would be amazing too! i just love the ombre effect the drink has when topped with the clear fizzy sparkling water. instead of regular sparkling water, i opted to use zevia's cucumber lemon sparkling water. it is very lightly sweetened with stevia & has subtle cues of cucumber + lemon flavours. nothing over powering, just extra refreshing! this cocktail would work great with any stone fruit you can get your hands on. enjoy it now while we are in the heart of the dog days!

ingredients

  • 3 plums, peeled & sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons raw honey
  • 4 ounces whiskey
  • 4 ounces zevia's cucumber lemon sparkling water
  • ice, for serving
  • sliced plums, for garnish
  • fresh mint, for garnish

directions

  • using a muddle mash (smash) together the plums, mint, lemon juice and honey until smooth.
  • evenly dispurse plum mixture between two cocktail glasses.
  • add whiskey & stir until incorporated.
  • fill glass with ice & finish off with a big splash of zevia!
  • garnish with sliced plums and a sprig of mint if desired.

citrus rum punch

 

spring is in the air! as a winter lover i am a little sad to see spring come THIS early, but i am going to embrace it. i am already thinking about all the spring & easter recipes i can make with the fresh produce that will soon be out. the one major thing i miss in the winter is the fruit. luckily citrus is available year round, so finding that perfect lemon or lime shouldn't be a problem. it is actually at its best in the winter months!

this punch is like the end of winter & the start of spring in a beautifully coloured drink. it is bright, vibrant & the different colours of the grapefruit, orange & lime make for the prettiest colour combination. i used all pure fruit juices & added in grapefruit citrus zevia for the fizz. it is sweetened naturally with stevia making it zero calories! the grapefruit citrus is also so good on its own, it is my new favourite soda to drink. if you wanted to make this virgin for a child friendly event or baby shower (i am sure we all have quite a few of those this season), just leave out the rum! it makes for a refreshing virgin punch too.

ingredients

  • 2 cups grapefruit citrus zevia
  • 2 cups pure orange juice
  • 2 cups pure grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 cup white rum (leave out if you want to make a virgin punch)
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced
  • 1 grapefruit, thinly sliced
  • 1 lime, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch of mint, roughly chopped
  • ice, for serving

directions

  • fill a large pitcher or dispenser halfway with ice.
  • add the grapefruit citrus zevia, orange juice, grapefruit juice & white rum. give it a good stir!
  • top with sliced orange, grapefruit, lime & mint.