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Posted in RECIPES

Mango Banana Frozen Treat

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh
Three ingredients and a blender are all you need to make this delicious vegan treat, also known as “nice cream.” This recipe can be adapted with different fruits and flavors in addition to the banana.

PREP 20 min / SERVES 4

  • INGREDIENTS
    • 1 MEDIUM BANANA, peeled, frozen, and cut into 1-inch slices
    • 2-3 MANGOS, pitted, peeled, frozen, and cut into small pieces
    • 2/3 c ALMOND MILK (or the plant milk that you prefer)
    • Pinch of SALT (about 1/8 tsp)
  • INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Blend BANANA and MANGO in food processor until well mixed.
    2. Add pinch of SALT and plant-based MILK and blend until desired consistency is achieved
    3. Serve as is or store in freezer for a harder freeze
Posted in RECIPES

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh

This healthy smoothie is easy to make and tastes better than a candy bar!

PREPARATIONINGREDIENTS
PREP 15 min1 c PLANT-BASED MILK
COOK 0 min1 FROZEN BANANA
BLENDER1 tsp VANILLA
SERVES 12 Tbsp PEANUT BUTTER
2 Tbsp COCOA POWDER
2-3 PITTED DATES
INSTRUCTIONS
Place all ingredients in blender and process until smooth
Posted in RECIPES, salad

Fruit Salad

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh

A recipe for fruit salad serves as inspiration more than strict guidance. You can add or omit ingredients to your taste. Fruit salad is full of nutrients! It is quick and easy, but if you have time and artistic inclination, you can create elaborate fruit arrangements for special occasions.

PREPARATIONINGREDIENTS
PREP 30 min1 RIPE BANANA
COOK 01 c DICED PINEAPPLE
BOWL / CUTTING BOARD / KNIFE1/2 c BLUEBERRIES
SERVES 41/2 c BLACKBERRIES
1 c STRAWBERRIES
2 MANDARIN ORANGES, PEELED AND SLICED
2 KIWIS, PEELED AND SLICED
1/4 c HONEY
1 Tbsp LIME JUICE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Whisk together HONEY and LIME JUICE; set aside
2. Mix all fruits together, toss lightly, add honey and lime juice mixture just before serving

Posted in PLANT FOOD FACTS

Banana

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh

Bananas are high in fiber and antioxidants and relatively low in calories; they moderate blood sugar levels and improve digestive and kidney health.

A banana is an edible fruit–botanically a berry–produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. In some countries, bananas used for cooking may be called plantains, distinguishing them from dessert bananas. The fruit is variable in size, color, and firmness, but is usually elongated and curved, with soft flesh rich in starch covered with a rind, which may be green, yellow, red, purple, or brown when ripe. The fruits grow in clusters hanging from the top of the plant.

Bananas are good as they are–just peel and eat. They are a delicious addition to a smoothie, and very ripe bananas make exquisite banana bread. Cooking bananas, known as plantains, can be fried, baked, or sliced and added to a stew. In southern Mexico, tamales are wrapped in banana leaves instead of corn husks.

1 medium banana (118 g)
calories 105
carbohydrates 24 g
copper 10% DV
fat 0.4 g
fiber 3.1 g
magnesium 8% DV
manganese 14% DV
potassium 9% DV
protein 1.3 g
vitamin B6 33% DV
vitamin C 11% DV
Sources: Wikipedia / healthline