Holy HOT!!!!
I’ve lived in Toronto for almost 13 years and I’ve always loved the hot and humid summers but, honestly, isn’t this taking it a little too far???!!! Perhaps because of all the extra blood volume in pregnancy this is feeling more intense than usual….but I’m not convinced; my hubby looks like a beached seal right now and he’s not pregnant!. I guess an air conditioner would help…but I hate them….but it would feel so good……..
At least I have my new favorite smoothie that gives me some relief from the heat. This concoction was inspired by a smoothie I once had at Fresh. It tastes like a specialty milk shake and is kind to the digestive system at the same time. Sometimes eating meals in this type of heat can be a drag, the best thing about smoothies in this weather is that they can be nutrient-dense and satisfying without feeling like you’ve got a ton of bricks in your gut. Oh, and they only take minutes to prepare.
Try this one for size, especially if you’re a coffee lover:
Ban-Almond Mocha
- 1 frozen banana (I recommend peeling and pre-cutting your bananas before freezing them)
- 1 tbsp almond butter- the fat and protein from the almonds helps to keep blood sugar balanced)
- 1 cup organic or swiss water decaf coffee- prepare the night before and refrigerate so that it goes into the blender cold, the stronger the better!
- Enough unsweetened almond milk to just cover the bananas
- 1/2-1 tbsp maple syrup- you may want your smoothie sweeter but better to start with less then add more later
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cocao powder (ideally raw)
Optional additions: 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds, 1 scoop protein powder.
Add to the blender and enjoy for breakfast, dessert, or a snack!
Give it a try and let me know what you think.
