GREEN & MEAN

This morning I didn't have to be at work till 11am so I had more than enough time for breakfast, finally. I made a green machine smoothie which included: 1 banana, 2 cups of cooked oatmeal, almond milk, honey, blueberries, almonds, flax seeds, raisins, and spinach! It was so good plus I always like to invent as I go along so I never know how it will taste until I am done. I always try different ingredients when it comes to my smoothies and experimenting is always fun! I also had toasted raisin bread with natural peanut butter, sliced bananas and a dash of cinnamon. SO simple and GOOD for you. 

the GRANOLA bar

          It just so happens the GRANOLA bar is located two doors down from The Organic Market! They have become my two new MUST GO places for a healthy meal and I am so happy they are in the same shopping center. As I mentioned previously, green tea lattes are my absolute favorite thing to drink, hot or iced, they are just so good. I’ve been trying to stay away from coffee so this is my new thing. They make them so delicious… I had one with an appetizer called Avocado toast. I love anything avocado so I had to get it. (Get your avocado on) whenever you get the chance, right or wrong? LOL This included chunky avocado served on toasted multigrain with feta and crushed pepper! I can’t stop thinking about it! They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and you can BYOB (bring your own bottle) too! How cool is that?! They also have different kinds of granola and many treats to take home! Please visit them, the staff are pretty awesome!

The Organic Market

       I am so excited to write to you all today! First of all, let’s talk about how beautiful it was outside, upper 60’s finally!!! I got out of work at 2:30pm so I decided to make a few stops on the way back home. One of my customers at work told me about The Organic Market in Westport, located at the Playhouse Square Shopping Center. I have to say this place has everything you can think of... they have amazing salads they prepare on a daily basis, along with fresh smoothies, homemade muffins, soups and you can do some grocery shopping as well. Today I had a Kale & Mango salad with almonds, cucumbers, carrots, and red & yellow peppers. It was so good and refreshing! I recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for a healthy and fresh meal! 

Ashely's Nice-Cream!

She calls this desert for breakfast! ( just how I like it girl)  All this deliciousness takes is 2 ingredients: Frozen bananas (2 large some recipes suggest 3) and 2 tablespoons of all natural peanut butter! She added some cinnamon on top too!

Photo Credit: Ashley Perez

Pancakes!

I'm obviously obsessed with Ashley's recipes :)

Whole Wheat Peanut Butter & Banana Pancakes made from scratch:

She mixed together 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 6 tablespoons stevia, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 1/4 cups almond milk (or any milk of your choice) 1/4 cup peanut butter (or chunky PB) 1 tablespoon coconut oil, roasted peanut oil or vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 large eggs lightly beaten and once they're cooked you can chop up some banana and put it on top!

Photo Credit: Ashley Perez

Breakfast done right by Ashley Perez

    I love breakfast and avocado and Ashley does too! Check out her most important meal of the day:

2 slices of Hass Avocado (mashed and seasoned with garlic), diced tomato, a poached egg on top with a small sprinkle of sharp cheddar and one slice of turkey bacon shredded.

Photo Credit: Ashley Perez

Presentation

       I came across a friend from High School's Facebook page when she started posting food pics! I've been learning a thing or two from her since I love the way she prepares her food! I didn't realize how important food presentation was but she nails it every time. She has quick awesome recipes that are healthy and delicious. Her name is Ashley Perez, (hey girl) and I will be sharing some of her recipes on my blog! She is  a creative and stylish gal from the Bronx and an awesome make up artist too. I am so happy to introduce her to my food blog.  

One of her favorite meals are:

1 slice of 12 grain bread--toasted, 1/4 of a hass avocado, 2 sliced grape tomatoes, 1 slice of shredded turkey, 1 poached medium egg. Seasoned with garlic and black pepper.

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Photo credit: Ashley Perez