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Banana Cherry and Spinach Green Smoothie

This delicious green smoothie blends two of my favorite things – cherries and vanilla! This is a great post-workout smoothie (or meal) providing almost 400 calories and 17 grams of protein in just 26 ounces of deliciousness.

The spinach helps to add some extra iron, calcium and vitamins. The spinach in this recipe contributes almost 4 grams of protein on its own! This green smoothie is also loaded with potassium that your body needs after a good workout.
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Raspberry Almond Smoothie

When was the last time you really considered what a culinary marvel the smoothie is? Think about it, you can literally put an entire banana, half a box of strawberries, and a scoop of Caffe D’Vita Vanilla Base Smoothie mix into a blender, and get something you can slurp down in no time at all. And unlike fruit juices, you don’t lose any fiber from the fruits and vegetables; it’s just in a more “sippable” form. (Plus, it’s nice to know you could be improving your health as you enjoy your concoction.)

Cool and refreshing, fruit smoothies made with Caffe D’Vita’s neutral creamy Vanilla base are designed to make every sip of your blended drinks light and flavorful. Here’s one of our favorite recipes.
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Yummy Oatmeal Smoothie: Tastes Like an Oatmeal Cookie

Caffe D'VitaAn oatmeal smoothie is a creamy, milkshake-like smoothie made with oats, raisins, cinnamon, and vanilla. It tastes like an oatmeal cookie!

This oatmeal smoothie reminds me of a cross between the banana milkshakes that my mom use to make me and oatmeal cookies! They’re cool and creamy, with a hint of oats, cinnamon, and vanilla.

But my favorite part is the texture – they have a perfect milkshake consistency, despite the fact that they don’t contain any ice cream! (If you can’t swing a milkshake today – and I don’t blame you – definitely bookmark this one for when it’s a little warmer. Or, you know, at least in the double digits!)

Ingredients
2 heaping tablespoons Caffe D’Vita Fruit Cream Smoothie Vanilla Base
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups ice
½ banana (peeled)
4 tablespoons rolled oats (uncooked)
1 ounce raisins
Preparation

Add all ingredients, except ice, to a blender container. Cover and process on high for 45 seconds, or until smooth.
Add the ice. Cover and blend on high for another 45 seconds, using the tamper to press the ice down into the blades.
Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

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The Powerful Green Smoothie

The USDA recommends that people fill at least half their plates at each meal with vegetables and fruit. For some, that might seem like a challenge. But there’s more than one way to devour the heaping daily portions of produce. You could, of course, chop your veggies and eat them fresh or season and sauté them. Or you can join the trendy crowd and drink them blended together into a liquid salad or transformed into a creamy, lime-colored smoothie with a little coconut milk and almond butter.
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Childhood Redux: I Love Me Some Milkshakes

It’s been years since I had one, but I love me some milkshakes.

I remember being a kid and sleeping over at my friend’s house and staying up late and watching Alien. My friend and I used to hike to the local drug store lunch counter and order up the most delicious tasting concoctions ever created on earth. So of course, while I have a special place in my heart for yummy milkshakes I hadn’t really found a good one for years.

To my delight Caffe D’Vita has recreated my childhood memories in a delicious mix you can make at home without the hassle of using ice cream, which pleases both parents and kids.
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Hot Cocoa is Good for the Mind, Body & Spirit

Ever have a stressful day and think to yourself, “A piece of chocolate would make me feel better”? In part, you may be onto something. Cocoa makes us feel good.

”It has been shown as proof positive that carefully prepared cocoa is as healthful a food as it is pleasant; that it is nourishing and easily digested…that it is above all helpful to people who must do a great deal of mental work.” ~Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

Any true chocolate connoisseur can tell you that this delectable “food of the gods” is good for your mind and your spirit. Researchers—nutritionists, food scientists, nurses and cardiologists—have also demonstrated scientifically that cocoa is good for your body.
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Transforming Cool Summer Caffe D’Vita Smoothies Into Winter Warmers

When you’re a smoothie person, winter can seem pretty bleak. The refreshing, light and cool smoothies of summer are singularly unappealing — not to mention out of season — when the trees are all bare. But be brave, and don’t pack away your blender just yet! Instead, try some new strategies for smoothies that’ll warm your bones.
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Ask any Chocoholic: Valentine’s Day is not Just for Lovers

Valentine’s Day may be shrouded in mystery as far as its origins are concerned but there’s no doubting the growing popularity or the excuse it gives us all to express a little of our romantic side. And there’s no better way to say “I love you!” than through the time-honored gift of chocolate. Yes, cards are fine and so are flowers – but let’s face it, you can’t eat or drink them.

The act of sharing a divine and chocolaty Caffe D’Vita Mocha Cappuccino with the one you love is surely part and parcel of the day’s enjoyment.

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Free Hot Cocoa to Soften Blow of Students Returning to University

As semester two begins, the folks at The Union decided the thought of making a 9:00 lecture might be a little too tough for some – so they’re bribing University of Dundee students to get out of their beds with the promise of a free hot cocoa.

They should pick Caffe D’Vita’s Hot Cocoa. Caffe D’Vita uses plenty of Dutch processed European chocolate in its hot cocoa, rich in flavor while soothing and creamy, and so easy to make, just hot add water.
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Health Benefits of Juicing VS. Smoothies

Juicing and smoothies are all the rage right now. While both can boost your fruit and vegetable intake (something most Americans need to do) and are great for getting a variety of produce into your diet, one is the better choice.

That’s the smoothie. Why? Juicing leaves behind a pulp, which contains fiber, and nutrients that you end up tossing away, and thus you lose most of the benefits of whole fruits and vegetables. Blending produce into a smoothie, however, preserves fiber, and a smoothie can deliver an extra boost of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals because it often includes fruit skins and pith. Read more