Banana Berry Mango Smoothie

Lately I have been really into smoothies. As in I make one just about every single day. I started out buying the Yoplait frozen smoothies that you just add milk into but I wanted to include different fruit and decided to have a go at my own original smoothie. Since mango is grown here on Okinawa I always have access to big, fresh mango. Unfortunately berries are hard to come by so I am just buying frozen organic berries instead.

It's a healthy, filling, quick and easy breakfast. I don't know why I neglected the smoothie for so long. What ingredients are you in your favorite smoothie??

Banana Berry Mango Smoothie
Printable Version
Ingredients
1 frozen banana (or fresh)
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
1/4 cup frozen strawberries
1/4 cup fresh mango
1/2 cup yogurt
1 cup milk

Directions
Place all ingredients into a blender or cup of a hand blender. 

Blend until everything is smooth and to your desired consistency. Enjoy!

Yogurt Waffles

My husband declared these waffles the best waffles I've ever made. Coming from a guy who doesn't especially enjoy breakfast and hardly ever would choose waffles, this is a big deal. And I must agree with him, these waffles are really darn good. They are light and springy but very filling at the same time. I used greek yogurt and topped them with blackberries and raspberries. A lovely way to start the day!

Yogurt Waffles
Modified from Anne Strawberry (who adapted from a Whisk and a Spoon)
Printable Version


Ingredients
2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground flax meal
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt (I used Greek yogurt)
3/4 cup milk
2 large eggs, separated
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla (I used my homemade vanilla extract, as pictured in vodka bottle)


Directions
Heat waffle iron. In a small bowl combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

 In a large bowl combine the yogurt, milk, egg yolks, oil, and vanilla. 
Use a wire whisk or electric hand mixer to beat the egg whites to soft peaks. 

With a spatula gently fold the dry ingredients into the yogurt mixture until just combined. Batter should be a little lumpy. Fold in the egged whites until just incorporated.

Grease waffle iron. Cook the batter in batches until crisp and golden. Do not stack until ready to serve. Serve as desired. 
**Anne gave me the great ida to freeze the extras and toast later for a quick scrumptious breakfast! Thanks Anne! :)