Integrative Nutrition Fall eBook Recipe!

Today I am excited to share with you Integrative Nutrition's Fall Recipe eBook, featuring seasonal recipes created by IN students and grads!

And... I am honored to have my Pumpkin Pie Smoothie recipe published in it!

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

(serves 1)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c. pumpkin
• 3/4 c. almond milk
• 2 dates, pitted
• 1/2 banana, frozen
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 cup ice
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• optional: candied pecans

Directions:
Add all ingredients in a blender. (I use a Vitamix.) Blend until smooth.

If you are looking for healthy recipe inspiration using seasonal ingredients, give it a browse! You can view it online or download a PDF version.

Apricot Creamsicle!

I hope you are enjoying your Memorial Day weekend! I know we are!   ♥  It's so nice to relax on a 'staycation.' :)

Anyways, we've been getting lots of apricots in our weekly Abundant Harvest Organics box of local, seasonal, & organic produce!

Last night, I was inspired to make this...

Apricot Creamsicle Smoothie!

Jon: "It doesn't really have cream, does it?"
Me: "Nope!" ;)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup apricots, frozen (in halves)
• 1 banana, frozen (in halves)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/3 cups almond milk
• optional: whipped cream (I used dairy/soy-free Rice Whip!) 

Directions:
 Blend! :)

(serves 2)

This Week's Agenda:

• Complete the paperwork for my 2nd client!
• Pedicure with my mom! ♥ 
• Update business website
• Join Ladies First gym... hello 'girl time' with my friend, Amber; cardio, yoga, & sauna!
• Create another Facebook ad
• Yoga class on Tuesday ♥
• Send out my 1st newsletter!
• Officially complete business license with DBA form from L.A. County
• Get ready for my first workshop/seminar
• Job interview with the City of Palmdale
• Finally order my business cards...thank you Alyssa Craft Design!
• Visit my sister, Alyssa, in Oregon!

Interesting Reads:

Maybe we shouldn't consume soy?
What?! Beer contains estrogen?
9 Factors Affecting Metabolism
8 Drug-Free Natural Highs
Why Support Farmers' Markets?

Enjoy the rest of your Memorial Day weekend!! Are you making anything healthy? :)