Peach Pie Smoothie

The weather in Houston has been high and low, wet and dry, balmy and chilly. And that's just in the last week. And while I think most of us would be okay with the searing hot temperatures of summer holding off a little bit longer, that doesn't mean that we want to hold off on the good things summer has to offer. 

The tasty things.

Like, barbecue in the backyard, and fresh vegetables, and fruit...and peach pie. Except that peach pie isn't healthy and doesn't fit in with most of our diet programs or align with our fitness goals. The good news, is that there is a smoothie to solve that. 

A sweet and satisfying delicious-as-dessert smoothie to satisfy your need for your favorite summer flavors, while keeping your goals in check. We got you.

Peach Pie Smoothie

Gather:

1/2 cup milk of your choice. (Almond, Coconut, Whole, Goat...whatever)

1/2 cup of nonfat yogurt

1 tbsp honey (use local to get anti-allergy benefits!)

1/4 tsp vanilla 

1 cup frozen (preferably FRESH frozen) peaches

1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

Pinch nutmeg

Pinch Ginger

Method:

If you don't have fresh, in-season peaches yet in your area (but you're still craving) then using frozen unsweetened is fine. If not, core a peach and slice it into 6-8 pieces, then freeze. Freezing the peaches first will give the smoothie a better consistency and eliminate the need to add ice. 

-Put all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

Join us back here next week for a great grill recipe!

Apple Cookies

Ok, so they aren't really cookies. Hope you are not too disappointed. But they are crunchy and sweet and really delicious. They have protein from nut butter, almonds and walnuts and are filling because the apple packs a fiber punch. These aren't your grandma's cookies, yo. 

Dessert is a real thing. It doesn't matter how filling your dinner was or how hungry you aren't, dessert still sounds good. But after making good choices for your meals all day and getting a workout in, ruining it all with something high fat and high sugar is the worst. Try out this week's recipe for an alternative to dessert, or as a filling snack for after workouts. (Or, whenever)

Apple Cookies

Ingredients

1 Apple

1/4 cup Peanut butter

1/4 cup Chocolate chips

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup coconut

1/4 cup walnuts

Method: 

• Slice apples into 1/4 inch rounds
• Spread with peanut butter (or almond butter if you prefer)
• Top with chocolate chips, coconuts, sliced almonds and walnuts

Whole Fruit Popsicles

Listen, we think you really need popsicle molds. You can get them at your local Walmart, on Amazon, or at Target. Wherever they can be found, they need to be purchased. By you. Immediately. 

Not only are they a necessity for today's recipe, they are also a handy tool for any time that sweet tooth strikes. Making your own at home frozen treats is not only economical, but a great way to get in the fruit your body needs on a daily basis--and in a fun and delicious way. 

As the temperatures climb, it becomes necessary to find tasty, healthy snacks to beat cravings when they strike. But store bought ice-cream novelties are generally either not good for you, or if they are, then they are massively overpriced. 

This recipe is an awesome alternative to other popsicle options. It is jam packed with  real, fresh fruit with the added bonus of potassium from the Coconut Water used to set the fruit in the mold. Fresh fruit, hydrating coconut water, and a recipe so easy to prepare that there really is no excuse to buy a klondike. Ever. 

Real Fruit Popsicles

Ingredients:

2-3 Kiwis, peeled and sliced

1 pkg Fresh Strawberries, sliced

2-3 Tangerine Oranges, peeled and sliced

1 pkg Fresh Blueberries

Coconut Water

Popsicle Mold

Method

1. Add cut up fruit to popsicle mold — allow room for space between fruit, do not over pack. 
2. Pour in coconut water until it reaches the top of each mold.
3. Freeze the molds overnight, or until solid. Once frozen completely, enjoy immediately. 

Stay cool and see you next week with another healthy recipe!