Pineapples are currently in season and because of that I like to use them as much as possible. I have used pineapples on pizzas, salads and drinks and because of the tropical flavor I like to use them as much as I can when they’re in season. Pineapples really remind me of summer.

I think the combination of pineapples and lemons is sensational–don’t you think? I mean what is more indicative of summer other than lemons and pineapple, that is the reason why I came up with this recipe.

This summer, I was able to take a trip to Spain where I got to visit with family and friends. While there, I spent some time in the kitchen and developed a few recipes. While I was there, I came up with something very similar to this recipe, but have since spent some time perfecting it. The result was this Grilled Pineapple Lemonade, and I really hope you enjoy it! 

This Grilled Pineapple Lemonade has an amazing, refreshing, tropical flavor. My original recipe called for regular pineapple juice, but using grilled pineapple instead elevates the taste of this drink. It truly makes a big difference.

Another thing I love about this recipe is how flexible it is. You can make two different versions, a kid-friendly version or a spiked one. Any coconut rum would work great in this drink. So, if you’re feeling up to it, add it. I have tried both versions and they are both equally refreshing and delicious.

Some notes to mention about this recipe:

1. While grilling the pineapple gives this recipe a unique flavor you can also hack the recipe and use bottled pineapple juice instead. If you are in a hurry this would be the perfect solution, so don’t be afraid to use bottled pineapple juice. 
2. I don’t like my drinks on the sweet side, but you can adjust the amount of sweetness to your taste and add some maple syrup if you like. In my opinion, this recipe is already perfectly sweet.   

For the lemonade, I used Florida’s Natural Brand Lemonade. Florida’s Natural Lemonades are a family favorite of ours: delicious and refreshing on their own, or used in marinades, salad dressings or drinks like this Grilled Pineapples Lemonade. They come in five tasty flavors to play around with in whatever recipe you make, including traditional Lemonade, Lemonade with Strawberry, Lemonade with Raspberry and Peach, Lemonade with Blackberry, and Zero Sugar Lemonade.

I hope you get to try this Grilled Pineapple Lemonade–with a refreshing, tropical, unique flavor, it is nothing short of amazing.

Enjoy! 

Grilled pineapple lemonade

miryam's original recipe

Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 oz fresh pineapple, cored and sliced
• 2-4 cups Florida’s Natural® Brand Lemonade
• 2 tbsp maple syrup, optional
• 1/2 cup Coconut Rum, optional

Directions:

Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill pineapple slices about 5 minutes on each side or till desired. Set aside until cool.

In a blender, blend the lemonade and pineapple until you get a smooth consistency.

Add coconut rum and maple syrup if using and whisk until well combined.

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If you are like me and love mimosas, you are going to be blown away by this unique Orange Thyme Mimosa recipe. I’m sure this will become one of your favorite drinks to serve on special occasions. Refreshing, unique and very easy to make. 

I like to make mimosas whenever I’m celebrating a special occasion. Easter is just around the corner, and with everything going on in the world right now, my family and I will be celebrating a little differently this year, but I still want it to feel like the special occasion it is.

This recipe is a unique twist on a classic. The honey thyme syrup adds a unique and distinctive flavor that pairs perfectly with orange juice.

To make the syrup, I personally use raw honey. It’s what I always use at home, but any type of honey will do. I would only caution against using a flavored honey and stick to a classic honey like clover.

For the orange juice in this recipe, I opt for Florida’s Natural® Brand Orange Juice which is made from one simple ingredient — Florida oranges. And only Florida oranges. No water, sugar or preservatives are added. Florida’s Natural orange juice comes from pure Florida oranges and is rich in Vitamin C.

This recipe is superb and sure to be a new favorite. We prefer it to regular mimosas because the subtle thyme flavor really makes the drink.

If you’re like me and want to prepare ahead of time, you can make the thyme syrup in advance and store it in the fridge for up to two weeks. Regardless of batch size, be sure to chill all ingredients before serving. This recipe does not call for ice, so everything should be refrigerated ahead of time.

If you haven’t thought of a special drink to serve your guests this Easter, look no further. This orange thyme mimosa is the perfect recipe to share with family and friends.

Enjoy.

Orange thyme mimosas

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 4

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Florida's Natural orange juice
• 2 cups Champaign

Honey Thyme Syrup:

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup raw honey
• 6 3-inch sprigs fresh thyme

Directions:

To make the honey thyme simple syrup, add water, honey, and thyme to a heavy bottomed sauce pot. Bring to a simmer until honey has dissolved. Remove from heat and let thyme steep for 30 minutes. Strain out thyme. Transfer syrup to airtight container and keep in the fridge.

To assemble the mimosas, pour 2 oz of thyme syrup into each of four cocktail glasses. Add ½ cup each champagne and orange juice to each glass. Serve.

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With smoothie bowls you can make endless variations. For this one I just kept it simple. Pretty much just bananas, raspberries and some healthy toppings.

Many other times I add some other ingredients such as spirulina and turmeric, which I love to incorporate as much as possible. I love spirulina because it helps rid the body off harmful toxins. The taste is quite funky, so if using, a teaspoon goes a long way.

Anyways, I know spring is here and in NJ, which is what I live, it actually snowed today. I am really looking forward to some warmer days. Not summer quite yet because I despite the humidity, however, a bit of warmer days would be great.

Where are you located? I must confess that even though I live in NJ it has never felt like home. I have been exploring the idea of moving my family somewhere that is not as populated, more quiet and where houses are not on top of each other. I would like to have my neighbors a bit more spread apart. Will see what I can find because I know my family wouldn’t mind a change of pace.

Onto the raspberry smoothie bowl. If you have a favorite variation, would you please share?. I have been looking for some other top hit flavors so if you have one please let me know. While my kids like every variation I make I am still looking for some other top hit contenders.

Anyways, I leave you with amazing, healthy and easy raspberry smoothie bowl that I hope you get to make, and remember, if you have an ultimate favorite smoothie bowl recipe, please share.

Until my next recipe.

Enjoy!

raspberry smoothie bowl

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb frozen organic raspberries
• 2 bananas
• 4 cups non dairy milk
• 2 tbs flaxseed meal

Toppings

• 1/2 cup granola
• Fresh fruit
• Unsweetened shredded coconut

 

Directions:

Place ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth. Divide soomthie mixture onto four bowls and spread topping ingredients over smoothie. Serve immediately.

 

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Smoothie bowls tend to be on bit thicker than regular smoothies, or at least that is how I make them, otherwise all my toppings sink to the bottom.

Smoothie bowls are a great way to start the day or even to have as a snack. The variations are endless and on this one I used things I had on hand. We are loving hemp hearts right now. Then I added some chia seeds, cacao nibs and fresh fruit that I always have on hand.

Truly the sky is the limit when it comes to making smoothie bowls. Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner I figure I can make something that is healthy, easy and quick.

As some of you know, I don’t have much time on my hands lately. In 4 months my life will be way better and have a switch for the best since I will be graduating from Physician Assistant school and be able to continue with my normal life. Being a mom, work and carry on with my life more or less.

Anyways, I have another healthy, quick, dessert that I made over the weekend that I want to post very soon. I always make double the batch whenever I am baking or cooking so that we can have it for several days. Not necessarily concurrent days but at least another time throughout the week so that it doesn’t seem to repetitive that whe are eating the same thing over and over.

Anyways, start making your own smoothie bowls. I know once you start you won’t be able to stop. So healthy, good and easy.

Enjoy!

High protein chocolate smoothie bowl

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 frozen bananas
• 2 cups non-dairy milk
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder

Toppings

• 1/4 cup hemp hearts
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cacao nibs
• 2 cups organic mixed berries

Directions:

Blend the bananas, cocoa powder and milk in your blender until smooth.

Divide mixture between for bowls and top with the toppings. You may use any of your choice.

Note: You can add some nuts or nut butter to the milk and bananas to increase protein content even further.

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I truly can’t wait to announce all that it is to come for the blog in a few months. So excited to open that chapter of my life.

Anyways, I actually made this carrot cake smoothie a while back and never got to post the recipe in the blog or making it again for that matter, however, this morning, when I got up I had about 2 lbs of carrots sitting in the fridge that I didn’t know what to do with so I decided to make the smoothie.

The taste is out of this world. I actually doubled the batch and stored some in the fridge without the flaxseed meal since otherwise it becomes gel like. When we are ready to consume it we will add the flaxseed meal.

That is what happens when you add flaxseed meal to smoothies, it becomes gel like. Unless you are about to drink it right away I suggest to add it later.

I think this carrot cake smoothie mixture can also be frozen as popsicles. I think this summer I will actually do a batch and try it for the first time.

Anyways, I wanted to start with the healthy recipes for the blog. I know many of you go on a healthy diet/lifestyle the beginning of the year so I want to give you a few ideas.

I really hope you get to try this carrot cake smoothie. It has become one of my favorite smoothies to date. A great way to start the day.

Enjoy!

Carrot cake smoothie

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh carrots, cut into chunks
• 6 cups milk of choice
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 8-10 pitted dates
• 1/4 cup roasted hazelnuts
• 1/2 cup flaxseed meal, optional

Directions:

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Serve.

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Have you tried to make your own smoothies instead of purchasing them at the store? Smoothies tend to be quite costly and ingredient quality lacks sometimes. I feel much better when I can make my own and control what goes in. This banana peanut butter smoothie is the prime example.

Today I was able try Burt’s Bees® new product, Burt’s Bees Protein Healthy Radiance – Vanilla and add it to my smoothie.

I love the fact that I can use protein powder that I can trust, especially given the fact that my kids are the ones that also consume smoothies I make.

Burt’s Bees protein blend was carefully formulated with five protein sources Pea, Rice, Flax Seed, Sunflower Seed, and Oats to achieve high digestibility and a complete essential amino acid profile.

Nature is incredibly resilient and we want that same strength and flexibility in our own lives. That’s why they tapped some of nature’s most powerful ingredients to support our nutrition needs.

My kids are both growing but are involved in sports. Anything that I can feed them with extra protein is well received, especially if it tastes like something sweet they would like like a milk shake.

If you haven’t started making your own smoothies it is something that takes no longer than 5 minutes so I hope you try it soon. If you want to start getting into healthy habits making smoothies is an easy way to start.

Enjoy!

Banana peanut butter smoothie

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 bananas
• 4-5 cups almond milk
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 2 scoops Burt’s Bees Protein Healthy Radiance - Vanilla
• 1/2 cup rolled oats, gluten free

Directions:

Place all the ingredients in your blender and pulse until you obtain a homogenous mixture.

Serve immediately.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Burt’s Bees. The opinions and text are all mine.

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