"Be My Valentine" Smoothie

Happy Valentine's Day friends! I hope you all are celebrating love in your own special way today. For me, Valentine's Day is not so much about giving gifts, or going out for a fancy meal (although both are lovely ways to celebrate) it's about spreading and sharing love with those around you. A simple smile as you walk down the street can spread more love then we are aware of. Spending time with your children and  talking about how love can change the world we live in and create lifelong friendships. Calling a grandparent who will be alone for this holiday, or a friend you know that could use a little reminder of how much you care for them. Maybe a doorstep delivery of my Banana Bread recipe to someone special to your heart. And always a yoga practice in the morning, spreading love through breath to yourself and others.

 "Breath lots of love in, breath lots of love out" - Adriene Mishler.

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There are so many ways to celebrate love today, why not start with a smile and a smoothie! You all know how much I love to start each day with a smoothie, so I created one with an extra dash of love and plenty of nutritious goodness to get your energy up and the light within you shining bright.

"Let us all meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love." Mother Teresa

Whether you are having breakfast in bed with a loved one or by yourself, remember that it is with someone special. Keep love in your heart and happy, positive thoughts in your mind and enjoy this day without letting commercialism leek its way into your thoughts on how this day should be. We all celebrate love in our own unique ways and that in itself is something to embrace. 

Tip: This smoothie tastes better if you dance around the kitchen to your favorite song while you make it! 

Be My Valentine ♥ Smoothie

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp dark cocoa
• 1/2 cup frozen partridge berries (can sub for 1 cup frozen cherries)
• 2 bananas
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 2 cups plant based milk
• half cup frozen kale or spinach
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients in a high powered blender and serve with a smile☺

 

Sending all our love your way today and always,

Cheers!