2014... A Healthy New Year!

Exciting News... Green Smoothies Mom has some new ventures coming up in 2014!

 

 Stay tuned and make sure you sign up for all the new support I'm offering towards a Healthy Lifestyle which includes:

  New classes, a News-Letter, Meet-Up Groups for Shopping and Movies, and an Amazing New Support Group!

  I have been hearing your requests and want to help you all continue with High Energy and Great Health!...

 

Wishing you all, Peace, Love and Great Health in the New Year!
<3 ~Regina GSM

 

Quinoa & Black Bean Chili

*Quinoa & Black Bean Chili*

 

                                                         Perfect for a Meatless Monday or Anytime!

I whipped-up this quick pot of deliciousness last night and made a whole lot of extra quinoa so that I can make a few fast dinners this week.
Quinoa is extremely versatile so dinners don't seem redundant! Make sure to always use organic and non-GMO ingredients whenever possible...

1 Tbs. grape-seed or coconut oil

1-2  Lg. Onion-chopped
1-2  red or orange bell peppers-chopped or (1 bag frozen pepper mix)
1 jalapeno pepper- chopped (optional)
3  garlic cloves-chopped
2 cans-Black Beans (rinsed and drained)
1-1/2 C. frozen corn (organic or non-GMO)
2 Lg. (28 oz.) cans diced tomatoes

1 can-  small Pitted black olives drained  (chopped slightly if med. or lg.)

2 Tbs. cumin

2 tsp. oregano 

2 Tbs. onion powder (optional)

3 tbs. chili powder

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper to taste (optional)

1/4 C. Cilantro-chopped

3-4 Cups cooked quinoa 

In a medium size pot simmer 2 cups of quinoa in 4 cups boiling water as per directions.
While quinoa is cooking 15-20 minutes, in a large seperate pot saute onions, garlic, and peppers until soft then add remaining ingredients except for quinoa. Bring the pot to a boil and simmer for about 10 min.

Stir in the cooked quinoa, mix and serve!

*This recipe is absolutely delicious!
Enjoy! 
<3  ~Regina GSM

*GSM Tip, double the quinoa recipe so you have extra quinoa for dinner on a different night.
 Remember, to cook once- eat twice saves you time and energy!


                                                      

Smoothies for Health Class @ Montvale Library

 

Great News !

I will be hosting a FREE Green Smoothies Class at the Montvale Library

Tuesday, November 19, 7:00-8:30 pm

FREE EVENT: Smoothies for Health Talk & Demonstration

Health coach/wellness advocate Regina Hanrahan (aka Green Smoothies Mom) will talk about and prepare samples of nutritious and delicious health drinks. Free samples and recipes will be provided.

Registration to this free event is limited to 12, so register early!

 If they say the class is full ask to be put on the waiting list.

Register for this free event in person, by phone (201-391-5090) or by email to montvalelibraryprograms@gmail.com

 

Perfect Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

 I created this delicious vegan Pumpkin Smoothie last October with the help of my 13 year old son (my official taste tester). It was such a hit with my kids, but I forgot to archive my recipe so I attempted it once again this year and my son said it tastes exactly the same!

This smoothie is like drinking pumpkin pie flavored ice cream, it can be served as  breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up or even dessert. Best of all it is healthy!

A 1/2 cup of  pumpkin only has 50-calories, < 1-g fat, and 4-g fiber. Pumpkin is an excellent food source of Vitamin A, an antioxidant providing about 19,000 IU, about 300% of the Recommended Daily Value, and is rich in iron and beta-carotene a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. 

Always try to use organic fresh or canned pumpkin and ingredients.

 Perfect Pumpkin Pie Smoothie 

1 C. *vanilla almond milk (or any vanilla flavored non-dairy milk) 

1/2 C. pumpkin puree

1-2 tsp. pure maple syrup (grade B)

2 tsp. chia seed (allow seeds to soak in the milk for 5-10 min. before blending or pre-grind seeds)

1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice OR you can add 1/2t. Cinnamon, 1/4 t. ginger,1/4 t. nutmeg,1/4 t. allspice

1 frozen banana (sliced)

1 C. ice

Blend ingredients  until creamy and serve.

 This delicious and highly nutritious  Smoothie take less than 5 minutes to prepare and is great way to get veggies into your kids. The chia helps give the smoothie a nice custard like texture while providing extra calcium, fiber, and protein. 

* vanilla almond milk options- I use the sweetened type, but you can also use unsweetened and add extra maple syrup or vanilla coconut palm sugar, or you can use any unflavored non-dairy milk and add vanilla extract.

Enjoy! 

<3 ~GSM

Cheers... To Great Health!

 Celebrating our 1st Year in our journey towards Amazing Health!

Hey Everyone...Can you believe it's already been a year since I first began sharing my healthy recipes and lifestyle tips with you all on Facebook?
I sure hope you are enjoying the journey to Amazing Health!

If you feel that this page is helpful to you and possibly to others, please share this page by sending those whom you think might be interested an invitation to Like Green Smoothies Mom!
By sharing this page, it helps me spread my message of better-health awareness...
Thank you Everyone!  xoxo
♥ ~ Regina~ (Green Smoothies Mom)

Healthy-Lunch Workshop

Learn how to get creative in preparing fun, appetizing, and nutritious lunches that you and your kids will love. Gluten, Dairy, Meat, and Nut-Free options will be provided as well!

 The Back-to-School Healthy-Lunch Workshop will be held on
Thursday September 12^th

 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
 $25 (recommended donation)

Contact Regina for more information or to reserve a spot in this class.

greensmoothiesmom@gmail.com

201-245-8175

In the Heat of Summer… Taco Recipe

In the Heat of Summer…  Taco Recipe

    

Too hot to cook?

Summer tomatoes are here and make delicious salads and dishes.

Taco’s make a delicious dinner that is quick and easy to prepare, without overheating your kitchen. Simply chop up some garden-ripe tomatoes, fresh cilantro, zucchini, and red or green onion.  Place them in a bowl, then toss with a little fresh squeezed lime juice and a sprinkle of cumin and smoked chipotle pepper    I recently found Blue-Corn Taco Shells made by Garden of Eatin’ and 365 Brand (Wholefoods market) which are non-GMO and have a superior flavor and texture over the yellow corn version. Spread a layer of your favorite refried beans or refried black beans; add a layer of leftover quinoa if you like then scoop in your seasoned tomato-veggie mix and some shredded greens (optional). You can add a dollop of guacamole if you don’t have a ripe avocado.

Remember…Anything goes in summer tacos… just load ‘em up and enjoy the summer-fresh flavors!

 

<3 Green Smoothies Mom