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.

orange raspberry lime popsicles

 

i hope you aren't sick of popsicles yet!!! kidding, i don't think it is possible when it's this hot outside. popsicles take no time to make & involve no heat elements (cause some days i don't even want to think of turning on that gas flame). simply prep these before bed & you will wake up to a batch of delicious (healthy) popsicles. up until now i have mostly done yogurt based popsicles, but i thought it was time for a dairy free version. bonus points: these contain no refined sugars & a whole lot of fresh fruit! one layer is made from freshly squeezed oranges while the other layer is made from freshly pureed raspberries. both include zevia's mandarin orange sparkling water which is lightly sweetened with stevia & has the perfect amount of orange flavour to lend to the popsicles. happy almost friday friends! get these in the freezer tonight for the perfect friday treat:)

ingredients

for the orange layer

for the raspberry layer

directions

  • for the orange layer: stir together the orange juice, mandarin orange sparkling water, honey & lime zest. pour into popsicle molds filling them half way. pop in to the freezer while you prepare the raspberry layer!

  • for the raspberry layer: in a blender puree the raspberries, mandarin orange sparkling water, raw honey and lime zest. run mixture through a strainer to remove any raspberry seeds. pour into popsicle molds filling them to the top. freeze overnight & enjoy!

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