Strawberry Lime Slush

As Spring arrives and the days get warmer, I know more than one of you who will enjoy the occasional slushy or two from a fast food joint. While I have not taken the time to find out what some of these establishments put into their icy beverages, I have a hunch that they are laden with sugar and may contain artificial sweeteners and/or colors. Why not, save your dollars and enjoy this healthier version of a strawberry lime slush.

In a blender, place:

10 frozen strawberries

juice of 1 lime

1/2  cup rice milk

1/2 tsp. stevia

serves: 1

I let my strawbwerries soften a bit before blending. If you can't be bothered to wait, you may need to add a bit of water to help the blending along. I found this drink to be refreshing, light and sweet. Enjoy! 

Vegan Strawberry Avocado Smoothie

For many, an avocado smoothie sounds a little bleck, but in this one, the avocado taste is subtle and because the healthy kind of fat found in avocados is so essential  for our bodies,  sneaking a little avocado into a morning smoothie isn't a bad idea.  Place the following ingredients into a blender and mix until your heart's content!

10 frozen strawberries

15 frozen blueberries

1/2 small ripe avocado

1 banana

1/2  cup soy milk

1/4  cup water

2  tsp. honey (substitute agave nectar here for a truly vegan smoothie)

Serves: 2.

Vegan Strawberry-Mango Smoothie

This is really refreshing and so simple while remaining very low in calories. Blend:

1/3 cup mango chunks
1/3 cup strawberries
1/4 cup rice milk
3 ice cubes

Serves 1.