Our next finalist is Mary Johnson from i Need a Playdate. I recently met Mary online and was excited to find that she is also from the Cleveland, Ohio area. She is a true professional and a whole lot of fun. Check out her recipe and then head over to her blog i Need a Playdate to check out more.
Now here is Mary………..
working out first thing in the morning, right when I wake up. It is the only time of day I will do it and
let’s be honest if I don’t do it when I wake up, I never will.
out! In fact, it’s not that I am not
hungry I just can’t eat for a good hour after.
Not saying I won’t get hungry, I just can’t eat breakfast. I tired quickly of egg white omelet “muffins”
and I am not a fan of oatmeal in the summer so I broke out my blender and have
had a smoothie nearly every morning for the last two months.
I bought way too much basil at market one day.
I love basil and buying fresh basil at our farmer’s market is not only
cheap but you get way more than one could possibly use. Still, I needed the basil for a dish I was
making, I love the taste, and I have Google so throwing caution to the wind I
picked up the basil and went home.
anti-inflammatory, an antibacterial; it’s good for the heart, indigestion,
bloating, and as an appetite suppressant. From there I went to look for a recipe. I was not sure what I wanted to make with it
besides potato salad but I knew I wanted to do something more exciting than
pesto
smoothies and just knew that this is where I was going to use my excess basil. I am also on a green tea kick and have been
brewing it for ice tea in nice big batches to have on hand. Basil, green tea… I am totally on to something but I could not
find one recipe that I really liked so I by trial, error, and green tea I
started blending.
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6-8 Basil leaves
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1/2 cup Spinach
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1/2 cup frozen chopped banana
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1 cup frozen blueberries
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2 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
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1 cup green tea
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2 tablespoons honey
Simple, easy, and fresh!
I freeze my fruit. I found that everybody
who makes smoothies does this trick. The
fruit lasts longer but I like my smoothies really cold and I don’t like adding
ice so this was a big bonus for me.
Plus, I discovered I like frozen bananas. When my bananas were ripping
faster than we could eat them, I peeled and cut them before throwing them
into the freezer.
Cheers and happy blending!
iNeed a Playdate is not just a name but something Mary
Johnson needs more than her kids. She is
a Northeast Ohio mom who runs an office by day, a blog by night, and a family
24/7. Join her on her journey to be a
mediocre mom while exploring the city she loves, sharing cooking success,
creative writing endeavors, brand reviews and a sweepstakes from time to time.
Big thank you to Christina for having me today and to you for stopping by to check out my recipe! Please, leave a comment to vote for my recipe in this competition.
Now it’s your turn………..leave your comments below and cast your vote for Mary’s Basil and Blueberry Green Tea Smoothie. Are you a fruit smoothie person? Do you like to add vegetables to yours? Do eat your smoothies as a breakfast, lunch, snack or dessert? Have you ever used basil in a smoothie?
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This looks fantastic! I have lots of fresh basil growing in my garden, so I am definitely going to give it a try!
I was really excited to see this recipe. It is a bit different from what I usually make and it sounds delicious!
What a unique smoothie idea Mary! Thanks for sharing! I will be trying this one out!
Sure does sound delicious to me Kristen. Who knew Mary was this creative in the kitchen? I have a new admiration for her.
I love a green smoothie and Mary has really outdone herself with this recipe. Blueberries and basil?! Yum!
Mary has created a really fantastic and unique recipe. Thanks for placing your vote for her. I hope you come back to visit us again.
Thank you for the recipe. I will try this at home. I will surely like it.
Stop back and let us know what you think of Mary's recipe. Thanks so much for placing your vote for Mary.
Mmmm a blueberry, green tea smoothie sounds amazing! I would love to try this!
It is certainly amazing Cathy. Thanks so much for placing your vote for Mary. I hope you come back to visit us often.
What a great smoothie idea. I'm totally going to try this because, like Mary, I've gotten into a kind of rut with my smoothies. This would change it up a lot! I pinned it on my Drinks and Smoothies Board! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/157626055682913341/
This smoothie will certainly break you out of your rut! I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for the pin too.
This looks so healthy! Maybe this is the way I will actually like green tea.
Not a fan of green tea, huh? I would love to hear what you think of this smoothie. There are so many wonderful flavors.
Do you have a substitute for green tea? I don't do caffeine.. I have all other ingredients, though. Thoughts on something comparable to try?
If I am out of green tea I just make it with water. You really can't taste the difference 🙂
We'll be trying this one for sure! My daughter will love this…she drinks smoothies pretty much every day for breakfast! Pinning!
I bet your daughter enjoys this recipe. It's something a little different and yet delicious.