smoothie – Inspiration

Healthy & Delicious: Adding Microgreens To Your Favourite Smoothie

Stokes — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:44:09 +0000

Microgreens are small but mighty greens that are packed with nutrients and flavor. They are a great way to add some extra vitamins and minerals to your diet, and they also make a delicious addition to smoothies. In this recipe, we’re using red rambo radish, sunflower, and broccoli microgreens to give our smoothie a boost of nutrition.

Ingredients:

1 frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
2 tbsp plain yogurt
Honey to taste
1 cup water
Handful of red rambo radish microgreens
Handful of sunflower microgreens
Handful of broccoli microgreens

Instructions:

Start by blending the frozen fruit, yogurt, and honey in a blender.
Gradually add water to the blender while continuing to blend until the mixture becomes smooth.
Next, add the microgreens to the blender and blend until they are fully incorporated into the mixture.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy!

This smoothie is not only delicious, but it’s also a great way to incorporate some extra nutrients into your diet. The red rambo radish microgreens are rich in vitamin C, while the sunflower microgreens are a good source of vitamin E. And the broccoli microgreens are packed with antioxidants and other beneficial compounds.

We’re using microgreens supplied by kevinlovesmicrogreens: a small “direct to community” farm that offers quick home deliveries anywhere in Montreal. They specialize in growing 4 varieties of nutrient-dense microgreen.

So next time you’re looking for a healthy and tasty smoothie recipe, give this one a try!

Strawberry Breeze Smoothie

Stokes — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:35:02 +0000

It’s smoothie season! After a lot of eggnog and spiked coffees, January seems to be the month where everyone turns on their blender and starts making smoothies to reset!

If you want to get back into the habit of lighter, healthier snacks that are very nutritious – smoothies are the best way to go.

Here’s how to make our “Strawberry Breeze” smoothie:

Ingredients & Preparation:

10 sliced strawberries

1 small kiwi

1 big, ripe banana

1 cup milk
½ cup water
3 dates
6 big purple raisins

1/2 cup prepared quick cooking oats

Soak your dates for 10 minutes in some water, before combining everything in your blender and pulsing to make this delicious smoothie.

This smoothie is the perfect sweet treat when you want to make something special for yourself. The dates lend a natural sweetness and the classic strawberry/banana/kiwi combination never fails to make you smile from the first sip. Enjoy!

Healthy, refreshing and delicious: Our Power Smoothie

Stokes — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 15:55:24 +0000

The end of the Holiday season can leave some of us feeling like we need to reset. One of our favourite ways to start eating a little healthier and ensure that we’re getting good nutrients is through smoothies.

This “Power smoothie” is packed with oatmeal and dates and other delicious fruits that give us energy throughout the day and keep us filled. It also tastes great, so it truly feels like you’re treating yourself to something delicious that makes you feel good inside out!

Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients & Preparation:

10 dried and pitted dates

one medium orange

2 bigger ripe bananas

1 cup / 240 ml water

1/2 cup prepared quick cooking oats

1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt

Soak your dates for 10 minutes in some water, before combining everything in your blender and pulsing to make this delicious smoothie.

In barely any time, you now have a great breakfast smoothie or post workout smoothie – the natural sweetness of the dates is the perfect touch to this healthy and filling drink!

Layered Smoothie

Stokes — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:39:16 +0000

There are tons of different smoothie trends and smoothie bowl recipes out there, and we are always looking for the next best way to enjoy our morning or mid-day smoothie, and still get a great shot for our Instagram #smoothiegoals.

We came across the concept of layered smoothies and were immediately intrigued! Stacking layers of different smoothie recipes on top of each other, or using toppings like yogurt, dried fruits, nuts and granola, etc, you’re able to create these layered smoothies, almost like a smoothie parfait, if you will.

These are so great because they not only add some different colours and flavours to your recipe, but it adds some texture so you can get some crunch. The best part is that they’re entirely customizable to what you prefer, so you decide whether your smoothie will end up needing a straw or a spoon, based on the toppings you choose.

Here is our recipe for a beautiful layered smoothie:

Ingredients:

Bottom Layer: Granola – any granola or even cereal of your choice!
Middle Layer: We’re adding a different texture by adding a few spoonfuls chia-seed pudding surrounded by slices of a ripe kiwi

Top Layer: Kiwi and Strawberry is such a good combination, so we added a strawberry smoothie as our top layer. For your smoothie, you only need 3 ingredients: frozen strawberries, milk (of your choice) and strawberry jam.

Preparation:

In a tall glass, start by adding your bottom layer of granola or cereal to create your base.
Cut your kiwi into thin triangle slices and fan all around the edge of your glass.Add your chia-seed pudding (you can also substitute with yogurt if you want a similar texture) and ensure that it’s touching your granola layer.
For your final layer for your strawberry smoothie, blend together your frozen strawberries, milk and your secret ingredient, strawberry jam and pour your top layer onto your beautiful layered smoothie.

Just like that, you have created a beautiful work of art that you can enjoy! If you make your own version of this layered smoothie, please share with us on Instagram by tagging @stokesstores and use the hashtag #StokesMoments.

Get your greens! Simple, vibrant, green smoothie bowl recipe

Stokes — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:34:55 +0000

Let’s be honest, how many of us are starting to struggle with keeping our resolutions we made back in January to start eating healthier? It’s not always easy to make time and prep to make sure you’re getting all your fruits, veggies and nutrients in the week. One of the ways we found that helps make things a little easier, is just…blending!

Smoothie bowls are a great way to blend up a ton of fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds and get your dose of goodness quickly and easily, just with a few touches of a button. Here is our recipe for a green smoothie bowl that ensures you add a bit of wellness to your week.

Here’s what you need:

Smoothie:

1/4 ripe avocado

2 medium ripe bananas (sliced, frozen)

1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (we recommend using strawberries/raspberries for a greener coloured smoothie)

2 large handfuls spinach
1 small handful kale (stems removed)

1 1/2 – 2 cups milk (or unsweetened non-dairy milk)

1 Tbsp flaxseed meal

2 Tbsp salted creamy almond or peanut butter

Toppings (Optional):

Roasted unsalted sunflower seeds

Granola – of your choice

Raw or roasted nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.)

Shredded unsweetened coconut

Fresh berries

Hemp seeds

Preparation:

Add all smoothie ingredients to a blender and blend until creamy and there are no lumps. Add more liquid (milk or water) to thin it out if needed.

Taste and adjust flavor as needed.

For more protein, add a spoonful of nut butter of your choice.

Serve it up in your favourite bowl and enjoy!
You now have a super nutritious and easy way to sneak in your greens into your week. The bonus is that smoothie bowls are as pretty as they are good for you and totally instagram-friendly! If you make this recipe and want to share it with us, please tag us on Instagram @stokesstores and use the hashtag #StokesMoments.