Kiwi & Aloe Smoothie

Today I am going to share my newest smoothie creation and it's a drink that I feel is absolutely perfect for spring! Before moving to South Korea I knew about aloe juice, but I had never really paid it much attention. What a mistake!!! I LOVE aloe juice and thankfully it's really popular in South Korea and can always be found in any convenience store or sidewalk stand. Upon discovering my love for aloe juice I also rediscovered how much I enjoy kiwis!! While out in the city I got a really great deal on about half a dozen or so ripe kiwis for around 2 bucks yesterday and I instantly knew that I had to figure out how to make a green smoothie in honor of the warming weather.

I really love this smoothie because it isn't too thick and is more of a juice, and it's tartness from the kiwis is so refreshing! If you prefer a thicker smoothie I would try tossing in a frozen banana or maybe yogurt.

The great thing about this smoothie is that is is really light and delicious and so SIMPLE! You only need 3 ingredients and a blender. How great is that?

Ingredients:

1 cup of ice

1 cup of Aloe juice

2 kiwis

1. Peel the kiwis with a paring knife. Make sure to cut the ends off first before attempting to slice off the skin so that you can get a solid base to make skinning the kiwi a breeze.

2. Put ice, kiwis, and aloe juice into blender and make some magic.

3. Pour and enjoy!

Nutrition:

Fat: .67g

Carbohydrates: 45.6g

Fiber: 5.14

Protein: 1.48

WW+ points: 3 pts +

Makes one serving.

I hope you enjoy my creation and let me know what you think! What are some of your favorite smoothie recipes?

Orange Banana Smoothie

I will be sharing a smoothie recipe which takes my current fruit obsession to a whole new level! Lately, I have been obsessed with oranges and cannot seem to get enough of the sweet citrus treat, and this morning I was hankering for a new way to enjoy the fruit. I turned to my blender and thought for a few minutes while surveying the contents of my fridge before whipping up this simple, healthy, and yummy smoothie.

What you need:
1/4 cup Milk (I used Lactaid milk because of my lactose intolerance, but real milk would work just as well. Also, if you are lactose intolerant like me, but prefer soy milk I am certain that it would be just as delicious)
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 medium orange, peeled and quartered
1 frozen banana (I used a frozen banana because I wanted to add creaminess to the smoothie and wanted to avoid ice to keep the flavor from being watered down)

Directions:

Get your blender handy and get ready to make smoothie magic!

Put all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth.

Pour smoothie and enjoy!

Makes one serving

Nutrition:
Fat: .54g
Carbs: 56.21g
Fiber: 6.18g
Protein: 10.51g

Weight Watchers Points+: 5pts

Have a wonderful day and I hope that y'all enjoy this healthy treat when you want to shake up your morning routine! It tastes almost like an orange creamsicle, which makes this smoothie a winner for welcoming spring.

Fall Food: Apple Oat Smoothie

If you have been following my blog for a bit then you know that I love smoothies and breakfast. I can't help it and there is nothing that I love more than a great apple.

Hence, the Apple Oat smoothie!!

Ingredients:
1 massive apple of your choosing
1 cup Soy Milk
1/3 cup Oats
1 tsp Honey
1 tsp Cinnamon
Ice- This is completely up to you, but I love frothy thick smoothies and I found that 1/2 cup of ice was perfect.

First, half and and then quarter your massive apple. Make sure to core your apple so that you don't end up with any of the hard bits or seeds in your smoothie. I don't have a fancy tool to core apples, so I just cut them into quarter pieces and then cut the bits off that I don't want.

Next, put everything into your lovely blender and hit the on button! 

 Pour out your healthy and delicious smoothie and enjoy. <3

Makes one serving.

Nutritition:
Carbs: 58g
Protien: 12g
Fiber: 13g
Fat: 9g
WW+ points: 9