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Sneaking in the Veggies

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Hey y’all!! I’m back from my trip and planning a recap for you but was too busy catching up on your blogs to write a recap on mine so…I’ll leave you with this recipe I’ve been meaning to share. See you soon for a recap! Happy Monday!

 

I have never been a veggie hater. But I certainly wasn’t a veggie lover….until now. Since being introduced to the food blogging world, I found out so many different ways to cook vegetables- roasted, steamed, sauted….And now, I can say I am a veggie lover.

And what better way to use vegetables than in a bowl of not-so-veggie-loaded mac ‘n cheese?

Vegetable Mac ‘N’ Cheese

Start out with a box of mac ‘n cheese (as healthy as you can find) I chose Annie’s Homegrown, gluten-free rice pasta.

Cook pasta as according to the box. While your pasta is cooking, cut up some zucchini (and squash if you like, I usually use it but was all out) and wash up some spinach.

Saute the zucchini first for about 4-5 mins on medium and shake some ground pepper and garlic powder on it.

Once the zucchini gets a little soft, add your spinach and saute for about a minute more or until your spinach has wilted.

Once your mac ‘n cheese and veggies are ready….combind them!

Mix all together and enjoy a “healthier” version of many American kids favourite meal ;)

So good you might even have to have seconds. And with all those healthy veggies, whose stopping you?

Green Monster

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How has your Wednesday been going?? I am loving this whole summer thing ;)

Today I wanted to show you how I make my Green Monsters (spinach smoothies).

Get ready for some tummy lovin’ goodness!

NBN’s Green Monster

  • 1 cup Milk of choice (I use regular skim milk)
  • A very large handful of spinach (washed first…it’s very dirty)
  • Half a banana
  • 4-5 medium strawberries (or fruit of choice…I usually go with sweeter ones like strawberries, pineapple, and peaches)
  • 2 Tbs gluten free oats
  • 1/3 cup crushed ice

Blend everything together on “liquefy” for about 20 seconds.

Enjoy the yummy, whole natural goodness!

*I add oats for extra protein and really, you can’t taste them…I like the texture and kind of cookie taste they add :)

*This make a very large serving (about 3 cups!), therefore if you are making it as a snack, you may want to put less milk or fruit.

Needless to say, it’s delicious and I always get a good burst of energy from it!!

P.S. Check out my new “Finding Balance” tab!! This is my personal opinion on what works for me, but it may not work for you. As always, consult  a physician before attempting any new life style changes. :)