Vegan Blueberry Banana Smoothie

This cold refreshing beverage makes a nice breakfast or post work out pick-me-up on hot summer days. I have been on quite the smoothie kick lately and this is one of my favorite combinations, which packs a lot of vitamins and nutrients. Most of this fruit is in season right now which is convenient for making your own frozen fruit. (Much more economical than buying it already frozen in many cases!) Simply wash, slice and set the fruit on a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Let it freeze solid like this in the freezer and then transfer it to a plastic bag or freezer safe container. It should last a few weeks.



















Ingredients (serves 1)
1 ripe banana
1/8 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup frozen pineapple
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
3/4 cup soy, nut or rice based milk (I enjoy hazelnut milk)

Directions
Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

French Toast

French Toast

Ingredients

1 egg
1/4 c low fat milk
1 t vanilla bean paste (or just vanilla if not available)
1 t cinnamon
4 slices french bread (I got the hot at 4pm kind from local grocery)
1 banana
1 T powdered sugar
2 T syrup
1 T butter
1 t canola oil

Directions

Add butter and canola to frying pan over medium heat. Let melt. Meanwhile, mix egg, milk, vanilla paste, and cinnamon in a shallow glass bowl. Quickly dip french bread in liquid mixture (both sides). Add to frying pan. Cook about 2 minutes each side being careful not to burn. Plate and top with banana slices, syrup, and powdered sugar.