Race Recovery Smoothie

Race Recovery Smoothie

Last week I did a triathlon and instead of devouring the pizza, bagels, muffins and beer at the finish line, I opted to make this recovery smoothie when I got home. I just threw together whatever I had in my apartment and it turned out deee-licious so I wanted to share it with you. 

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4 Slimming Summer Snacks

4 Slimming Summer Snacks

Looking for a healthy snack that will hold you over til your next meal without weighing you down? Look no further! Below are 4 easy and healthy snacks that are fast to make and taste delicious. They are hydrating too, so are perfect for cooling you down in this hot summer weather. They also contain healthy fat to keep you satiated until your next meal

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Salad-in-a-Jar

Salad-in-a-Jar

I wish I had come up with this idea...it is absolutely brilliant! I've seen Salads-in-a-Jar all over Facebook and Pinterest and since I love any excuse to use my mason jars, I knew it was just a matter of time before I hopped on the bandwagon. The beauty about using mason jars instead of your usual container is that the design of the jar makes it possible to layer the salad so the ingredients stay separate until it's time to eat. No more soggy lettuce! Plus, mason jars don't leak so you can throw this in your bag and not have to worry about making a mess.

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Healthy Flavored Water

Healthy Flavored Water

The other day, I found this fabulous post on The Yummy Life, that went into great detail about how to make quick and healthy fruit and herb infused water. The pictures and ease of recipes sold me so of course I had to try making some flavored water for myself. I made one with 1 lemon and 1 lime. It was tart, but refreshing and tasty!

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Dairy-Free Mint Chocolate Chip "Ice Cream"

Dairy-Free Mint Chocolate Chip "Ice Cream"

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream was one of my favorite flavors of ice cream growing up, especially during the hot and humid New York summers. So naturally I had to make a healthier version :)

In less than the amount of time it'd take for you to drive to the grocery store or ice cream shop, you can whip up this tasty (and nutritious) version in the comfort of your own home.

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2 Ingredient Chocolate Soft Serve Ice Cream

2 Ingredient Chocolate Soft Serve Ice Cream

Are you in the mood for some smooth, creamy, cold, delicious, refreshing ice cream but don't want to feel heavy or gross afterward? Do you have a dairy intolerance or perhaps you're trying to cut dairy out of your diet? If so, this super easy Chocolate Soft Serve Ice Cream recipe is for you. It's the perfect summer treat that won't make your skin breakout or contribute to digestive distress like conventional dairy-based ice creams might.

It requires only 2 ingredients and less than 5 minutes of your time (including clean-up!)

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How to Freeze Bananas to Use in Smoothies

How to Freeze Bananas to Use in Smoothies

Frozen bananas are awesome to have on hand for when you're in the mood for a refreshing smoothie or some guilt-free, dairy-free ice cream, especially now that the hot summer weather is approaching. One mistake I often see people make is freezing their bananas before peeling them or freezing their bananas whole without chopping them up first. Below is a super simple step-by-step photo illustration of how to freeze bananas so they are smoothie and dessert ready!

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