7. STRAWBERRY + AVOCADO SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIE
Makes 2 small smoothies.
Soak 2 medjool dates in 1/4 cup hot water for 15 minutes. Then, in a blender or food processor, combine the soaked dates and the soaking water with 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/3 cup ripe fresh strawberries, 1/4 of a ripe avocado, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon maca powder (optional) and 4–5 ice cubes. Blend on high speed until well-incorporated. You want all the ice cubes and strawberry chunks to be blended. Pour into a glass. Stir in 1 tablespoon hemp seeds, and sprinkle another 1 tablespoon hemp seeds on top. Add a straw and enjoy!
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 207; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 82mg; Carbohydrate: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 21g; Protein: 5g
8. WATERMELON, GRAPEFRUIT AND BLACKBERRY SALAD
This recipe from Nutrition Stripped combines the flavor of winter citrus with more summery melon and berries. The honey-mint drizzle complements the citrusy grapefruit nicely. This recipe is low in calories, yet vibrant enough to be a side or even a savory-sweet dessert.
Ingredients
For the honey-mint drizzle
- 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh grapefruit juice (leftover from slicing)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint, julienned
- 1 tablespoon of local, raw honey (for a sugar-free version, use stevia to sweeten)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sea salt
For the salad
- 1 pound (450g) fresh watermelon, cubed into bite-sized pieces
- 3 red or pink grapefruits, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 3 cups (450g) blackberries, whole
Directions
For the honey-mint drizzle
Simply combine all ingredients and whisk together.
For the salad
Peel the grapefruit and slice into rounds or segment. In a separate bowl, squeeze the remaining juice out of the grapefruit and store for use in the honey-mint drizzle. Cube the watermelon in bite-sized pieces. Toss in blackberries.
Store in a large mixing bowl and toss with honey-mint drizzle before serving.
Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
Per serving: Calories: 225; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 295mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 22g; Protein: 3g