Healthy smoothie and meal Recipes x

Hi Guys and Gals

I'm back with another blog post, actually my second one this week, i did  a review on Monday of some Eco Friendly Make up Brushes so if your interested in checking that out, head on over to my blog page and read up on it. So i have two delicious recipes for you guys to try put today, i would like to know f any of you have tried these recipes out, if you do leave a comment on the post and i will reply. Anyway onto the recipes.......

Smoothie Recipe
Today's smoothie is going to be..........Tropical Green Smoothie
This drink brings together some amazing fruits and a few green leafy vegetables and it actually makes them taste great. But what's even more important than taste is the high nutritional profile of this smoothie. Fibers, antioxidants, vitamin A and vitamin C are just a few of the nutrients found in this smoothie, but they are essential for a healthy lifestyle.

Servings: 4 

Ingredients:

• 1 papaya, peeled and cubed
• 2 pineapple slices
• 2 tablespoons of coconut flakes
• 1 cup of coconut milk
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup of buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 cup of fresh spinach

Directions:

mix all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until well blended and smooth. Pour into glasses and serve it fresh and chilled

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 255

Fat: 15.9g

Protein: 4.6g

Carbohydrates: 27.6g

Meal Recipe

Today's yummy meal recipe is for.........Kale, sweet potato and feta frittata

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 10 mins

Cooking time: 55 mins

Ingredients:

• 200g (7oz) sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 1cm pieces
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2-3 bunch of kale, trimmed and chopped
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 60g (2 1/2 oz) grated cheddar cheese
• 40g (1 1/2 oz) toasted pine nuts
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp basil, chopped
• 100g feta cheese, crumbled
• 4 eggs
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• cherry tomatoes, quartered 

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200०C/400०F/gas mark 6 and grease and line a 28x18cm (11x7in) pan/tray
2. Toss the sweet potato in the oil and bake in the oven for about 30 mins. Reduce the oven to 170०C/325०F/Gas mark 3.
3. Blanch the kale for 2 mins, drain and blot to remove water
4. Combine the carrot, sun-dried tomatoes, cheddar cheese, pine nuts, herbs, feta, kale and sweet potato
5. Whisk together the eggs and tomato puree and stir through the vegetables. Pour into the prepared tray and scatter cherry tomatoes on top. Bake for 15-20 mins until set.
6. Cool and cut into squares, serve at room temperature with a green salad.

Hope you guys enjoy these, see you next week for more recipes.

Chezney💓💓💓

Smoothie and Meal recipe x

Hi guys,
So i have here for you a NEW smoothie and meal recipe, i have honestly missed putting these up for the last couple of weeks. I did say i would let you guys know about how it was at Wembly in this weekends post but i will bring that to you in a separate post tomorrow! (i promise), but hey that just means for those of you that like to read my blog you get an extra upload!.

Before i give you the recipes i would just like to say thank you to the ones that actually read my blog, all you strangers around the world and maybe even a few friends and family (but to be honest i dont think many of my friends and family can be bothered! which is nice, but to those that do thank you), it makes writing these blog posts worthwhile. 

Anyway onto the recipes 😋 

Smoothie Recipe
Today's smoothie recipe is for a Peanut Butter Green Smoothie.

Peanut butter is classic but apart from the usual sandwich, you can also use it for a delicious drink, a healthy one might i add!. This smoothie is thick, rich and filling, but also loaded with nutrients, like calcium, potassium, and plenty of antioxidants. It's a real addition to your diet and even the kids might like it!.

Servings:4

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup of peanut butter
• 1 cup of fresh spinach
• 2 kale leaves
• 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
• 1/2 cup of plain yogurt
• 1 cup of almond milk
• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
• 1 pinch of nutmeg
• 1 pinch of cinnamon powder

Directions
Mix all the ingredients together in a blender and pulse until well blended and smooth.
Pour the drink into glasses and serve fresh ad chilled

Nutritional Information per serving
Calories: 377
Fat: 25.6g
Protein: 11.5g
Carbohydrates: 24.4g


Meal recipe
Today's meal recipe is for Take-Away style Kebabs........ yummy!

Ingredients

• 1 whole egg
• 1/2 tsp of black pepper
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp of sea salt
• 1/2 tsp of chilli powder
• 1 pound of minced beef
• 1 tbsp of chives
• 4 tbsp of full fat Greek yogurt 

Directions

1.  Knead the minced beef, egg (beaten), black pepper, sea salt, chilli powder and 1/2 tsp of garlic powder into a mixing bowl, then shape it into  a 'loaf of bread'.
2. Place the loaf onto a baking tray and cook in a pre-heated oven for 1 hour 20.
3. Turn the loaf half way through cooking so it browns evenly.
4. Mix the yogurt, chives and 1/2 tsp of garlic powder to for a garlic dip
5. Once cooked thoroughly, slice the loaf very thinly, and serve with a side salad and the garlic dip

Hope you guys enjoy these recipes, if you do and decide to try them, feel free to comment on this post with how they turned out.  

See you tomorrow for the next post xx

Chezney 💓💓💓