Berry Coconut Smoothie

Fresh blueberries and strawberries were the inspiration for today's smoothie.

My super blender has a single serving option and I chose the smaller container to make this.  I filled it about 2/3 up to the max fill line with blueberries.  Then I added strawberries, 1 large spoonful of coconut oil, and 1/2 cup of applesauce.   Blended until smooth, this was yummy!

This became thicker the longer it sat so adding water might help keep it easier to drink.   No worries though if you like it thick because it makes a delicious pudding-style breakfast.

Son #3 helped himself - there is not much left!

1/2 batch of this berry smoothie offers about 140 calories and almost 1/2 your daily requirement for vitamin C.

- Kim Fielding

Green Salad with Strawberries

Fresh strawberries, arugula, scallions, and slivered almonds. 

Serves:  4
Prep time:  10 minutes

4 cups arugula lettuce
3 scallions, sliced
1 cup strawberries, washed and sliced into quarters
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup vinaigrette dressing

Toss all together and serve as a side dish for any meal.

Calories per serving:  less than 100.

P.S.  Basic vinaigrette:  2 parts oil, 1 part vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.  Put all in a jar and shake to emulsify.  Add herbs or seasoning to taste.  That's it!

- Kim Fielding