Lose Weight by Drinking This Mango Smoothie Surprise

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Quick and easy to prepare, this smoothie recipe not only contains a variety of refreshing fruits, it pack monounsaturated fatty acids which are powerhouse ingredients that specifically target weight loss.

This filling, creamy smoothie is perfect for breakfast, lunch, and is around 400 calories per serving.

Happy sipping!

Mango Smoothie Surprise
Avocado lends this refreshing drink a silky smoothness

SERVINGS: 1
¼ cup mango cubes
¼ cup mashed ripe avocado
½ cup mango juice
¼ cup fat-free yogurt
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1 Tbsp Caffe D’Vita Vanilla Smoothie mix
6 ice cubes

Combine the mango, avocado, mango juice, yogurt, lime juice, sugar, Caffe D’Vita Vanilla Smoothie mix and ice cubes in a blender. Process until smooth. Pour into a tall glass. Garnish with sliced mango or strawberry, if desired, and serve.

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Bok Choy & Baby Greens Smoothie – The Secret to a Long Health Life

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Sip down all the disease-fighting, anti-aging powers of super veggies without even tasting them.

You get it: You should eat more leafy greens. They’re overflowing with vitamins and minerals, benefit every single cell in your body, scare off diseases from even thinking about infecting you, can make you look younger, and are super low-calorie!

But a person can only eat so many salads and sautéed greens and homemade kale chips can be hard to perfect. So do what we do and sneak some leaves into your smoothies.

Really, the secret is to use baby greens, which have all the nutrients of their adult counterparts but with milder textures and flavors. Since they also pulverize exceptionally well, these recipes work with any combination of baby greens, so experiment and have fun. You’ll get a half to one full serving of veggies in each smoothie, without even tasting them!

Serves 1

Ingredient:
2 cups frozen cubed honeydew

6 mint leaves
1 packed cup baby bok choy
1 to 1 ½ cups cold filtered water (start with 1 cup and add more if you prefer a thinner smoothie)
1 tablespoon Caffe D’Vita Vanilla Smoothie Base mix.

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth

Nutrition score per serving:
162 calories, 1.5g fat (0g saturated), 35g carbs, 6g protein, 6g fiber, 116mg sodium

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Two Minute Smoothie

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Smoothies are one of our favorite treats to whip up. We like it when we can put a smoothie together in two minutes max. That way, we can get a healthy-snack fix without an ounce of stress.

This summer, we are hoping to beat the heat while staying nourished with quick, satisfying recipes just like this. Sound good to you, too?

This delicious smoothie is like the best version of your favorite grapefruit juice made better. The best part is that is takes just a minute or two to make!

This Pretty in Pink Grapefruit Smoothie will leave you feeling fabulous. Grab this frosty grapefruit-infused sip on a sunny afternoon and you’ll find yourself in a zing-y pink paradise. Give this recipe a try.

This smoothie has it all. It has strawberries, grapefruit juice, fiber, antioxidants and fun. It contains loads of vitamin C and potassium, plenty of fresh fruit nutrients. If you love zesty-sweet flavors, you’ll love this sip.

We use a blend of ruby red (pink) and white flesh grapefruit juice for this smoothie. We find white grapefruits are a tad less zesty and refreshingly sweet. You can use a blend or just one variety, either way will be yummy.

And who wouldn’t love to go soaking in the sunshine while sipping on a sweet pink drink?

Kid Tip! For milder taste buds, sub half the grapefruit juice with fresh orange juice.

Pretty in Pink Grapefruit Smoothie
makes 2 servings

1  cup freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
1/2 cup white grapefruit juice (or more pink)
1 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup ice
2 bananas (fresh or frozen)
1 Tablespoon Caffe D’Vita Vanilla base mix

Blend. Pour. Garnish with fresh fruit.

Sip. Smile!

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Smoothies an Alternative to Heavier Summer Meals

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Smoothies can be a refreshing alternative to heavier meals in the scorching summer months, particularly when the last thing you want to do is exert any extra energy, chewing included.

The problem is that if you’re not chewing your lunch, it may be easy to assume that you’re not consuming as many calories as you would if you were indulging in a platter of greasy disco fries.

Smoothies prepared with whole milk, ice cream, sugar or any combination thereof could make you pack on the pounds and leave you wishing you got those skinny black jeans in a size larger and with extra stretch. But other smoothie, like the one below is filling and healthy and will make skipping that order of disco fries worthwhile.

Mango Fruit Cream Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon Caffe D’Vita Smoothie mix (Vanilla Base).
2 cups mango, peeled, seeded and cubed
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt (Greek yogurt with honey)
2 cups ice

Place all the ingredients in a blender, leaving the ice for last. Blend on high for at least 30 seconds or until smooth.

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Summer is Better with a Frosty Smoothie in Your Hand

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Any sunny day is better when you have a frosty smoothie in your hand. This tropical strawberry banana smoothie is rich and creamy, frosty and cool. The sweet flavor of juicy strawberries, luscious banana and tropical fruits are great when combined with Caffe D’Vita Vanilla Smoothie Base mix.

This wellness blend will boost your mood and give your body some nutrients to feel good about.

Tropical Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie
Serves 1.

1 banana, frozen
1/2 cup strawberries, frozen
1/4 cup pineapple, frozen
3/4 cup almond or soy milk, plain/unsweetened
1 Tablespoon Caffe D’Vita Vanilla Smoothie Base mix.
1 Tablespoon high quality vegan protein powder
1/3 cup ice

Blend and serve.

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Smoothies can be Just About Anything You want Them to be

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I have been making smoothies for years. My favorite smoothies start with Caffe D’Vita Vanilla Base smoothie mix. I discovered that bags of frozen mixed fruit and maybe some Greek yogurt lend a little variety and excitement to the mix..

If you’ve never had a smoothie before, now might be a good time to start. Smoothies can be just about anything you want them to be, from a slushy fruit beverage to a creamy rich and thick vitamin-packed treat.

Though the smoothie boom is often associated with the 1970s and 1980s, it’s a term that actually goes back to at least the 1940s, when cookbooks for the blender offered recipes for pineapple and banana smoothies. Some smoothies are healthier than others, but even the most basic smoothie is obviously better for you than canned drinks, not to mention more filling and satisfying, so you tend to consume less.

Caffe D’Vita’s Smoothie mixes are made with a combination of a great creamer, premium ingredients, and unique fruit flavors that produces an outstanding smoothie. Caffe D’Vita’s Fruit Cream Smoothies are low in fat, have no hydrogenated oils, no trans fat, and are gluten free. The Caffe D’Vita brand is associated with a “healthy, active lifestyle” but I just love smoothies for the taste.

Go ahead make a smoothie with Caffe D’Vita’s Smoothie mix or add your favorite fruits and even some protein powder to one of Caffe D’Vita’s base smoothie mixes. You’ll soon discover just how versatile Caffe D’Vita’s Fruit Cream Smoothie mix can be.

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When Does a Smoothie Work Best?

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Making a smoothie every morning as part of a daily routine is perhaps the best expenditure of your time and money you can make. It can ensure that you are properly hydrated at the beginning of the day and it can provide you with the full spectrum of nature’s bioavailable vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants your body needs. Smoothies can also give you plenty of natural fiber to promote excellent digestion and can provide you with the scientifically proven best “brain fuel” in the form of fructose. Smoothies help empower your immune system in helping protect you from illness.

Make drinking a smoothie a part of your daily routine! But when, during the day, does a smoothie work best?

Morning
Instead of having your typical breakfast, try out a smoothie. It is the perfect way to break the fast after coming off of eight hours of sleep. Making a large smoothie in the morning can keep you satisfied for a longer period of time and will also keep your energy level up.

Empty Stomach
To really make sure all the nutrients are absorbed and utilized, consume on an empty stomach. Processed foods require longer digestive times and require more energy to process. Smoothies have very short digestive times, can be easily digested and assimilated.

After a workout
This is the period of time after exerting yourself when the body is ready to convert glycogen into blood sugar, due to the depleted stores resulting from the workout. It is best to have a simple smoothie right after your work out.

When you want to feel light instead of heavy
Instead of going for that heavy meal, try out a smoothie. You will soon realize that there is no need to take a post meal nap and rest before your next task of the day.

Instead of lunch or dinner
Figuring out what to make for lunch or dinner can be a headache. A large smoothie can fix that. They are satisfying and filling enough to be used as a partial meal replacement.

When you are on the go
Smoothies are probably one of the most convenient beverages to take on the road! Using a mason jar as your ‘to go cup’ is perfect because the quantity can be increased and it is good for the environment.

At work
Smoothies are perfect because they are easy to transport and are extremely filling. Put it in a large mason jar and lead by example and soon all your co-workers will follow.

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In The Mood for Bright and Fresh Spring Flavors

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I’m in the mood for spring and flavors that are bright and fresh. And, since oranges are in season right now and so much sweeter, we haven’t been able to stay away from them. It’s a great fruit to bridge the gap before all the wonderful spring fruits and veggies come into season. Which, officially is less then a month away. I could not be more excited about this fact!

So we’ve created this gem of a smoothie for a couple of weeks now. I’ve got it all down by memory and can be seen throwing things into the blender on autopilot, tossing in some Caffe D’Vita Fruit Cream Smoothie Orange mix and you’re good to go. It is our new favorite.

For this smoothie we use the real deal – one whole (peeled) orange sliced up and thrown in the blender with a scoop of Caffe D’Vita Fruit Cream Smoothie Orange mix. The mix makes the smoothie sweet and creamy. Orange is definitely the dominant flavor but if you like you can also toss in some strawberries and banana to help round it out and sweeten it up.

The result is a refreshing smoothie that tastes like an orange in Popsicle form. Yum!

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Premium Base Mixes
Classic Cream Smoothies
Hot Cocoa
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Chai Tea Lattes
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How to Trick Your Kids into Eating Spinach

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I have never been much of a veggie eater. I generally have a raging sweet tooth and I’m pretty sure I passed my sweet tooth along to my children.

The problem with this is that vegetables are good for us and we should probably eat more of them even though they are not our favorite. It has been a recent goal of mine. I need to be a better role model for my kids so that they learn to have healthy and balanced eating habits as they get older.

The good news is my children all like fruit, which is why I decided that we are officially smoothie drinkers. Smoothies are a great way for us to get in the fruits and vegetables that we need and some days it’s the only thing I can actually get my little one to consume because she loves drinking anything through a straw.

Apparently straws are a fancy novelty when you’re a toddler – who knew? But, I digress…Here is one of our current favorite smoothie recipes – perfect for hiding veggies!

ORANGE BERRY SPINACH SMOOTHIE:

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of Caffe D’Vita Vanilla Bean Classic Cream smoothie mix
2 cups spinach and/or kale
1 cup assorted berries (fresh or frozen blackberries and frozen raspberries)
1 banana
1 fresh squeezed orange (or frozen orange juice)
1 Tbsp. flaxseed meal
1.5 cups greek yogurt

Directions:
Throw it all in a blender and pulse until your smoothie is the desired consistency. In order for this to be a smoothie and not just juice, make sure at least one of the fruit elements in your smoothie is frozen (i.e. a frozen banana, or I use frozen berries). You can also throw in a few crushed ice cubes as well. Add larger amounts of fruits or veggies to your smoothie depending on the size you’d like your smoothie to be. I actually split this recipe with my daughter and while the smoothie looks a little small when it’s split, it’s super filling and keeps me going ’til lunch!

Hope you enjoy your tasty and nutritious smoothie!

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Premium Cappuccino Mix
Fruit Cream Smoothies
Premium Base Mixes
Classic Cream Smoothies
Hot Cocoa
Espresso
Chai Tea Lattes
Iced Cappuccinos
Single Serve Envelopes

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Spring Fever “Smoothie/Mocktails” from Caffe D’Vita

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The transition from winter to spring is one of the most anticipated times of year. The snow is melting, the sun is shining, the ground is coming to life with green and it is once again enjoyable to be outside longer than 10 minutes at a time. As you finish up your spring cleaning or income taxes and plan your gardens and summer vacations, take some time to sit down on the patio with a refreshing fruit drink that wakens your taste buds from the winter blues.

The Smoothie/Mocktail is the ultimate drink without the alcohol. A Spring Fever Smoothie/Mocktail is perfect anytime of the day and is even better with fresh fruit juices. Read more