You’ll love this refreshing and nutritious Ginger Peach Mango Lassi with a secret ingredient, plus more happy things and healthy living tips I’m loving this week!
HAPPY THING NO. 1 | GINGER PEACH MANGO LASSI
What do you make when you’ve got overripe fresh peaches, Greek yogurt, frozen mango, and, drumroll please….frozen lentils??? This scrumptious, protein packed, Ginger Peach Lassi. Yum! Here’s how to make your own…
Ginger Peach Mango Lassi
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond milk, or other non-dairy or dairy milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1/2 cup frozen lentils
- 1 peach, extra ripe, pit removed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high power until creamy
Notes
- Try this Ginger Peach Mango Lassi with my easy 1-minute almond milk.
- Frozen lentils are a nutritious addition to smoothies. See this tutorial for how to freeze them.
Nutrition
HAPPY THING NO. 2 | A WELL STOCKED {ORGANIZED!} REFRIGERATOR
Happiness is a well-stocked refrigerator! I loaded up on groceries last week after our family trip to St. Lucia, and even took some time to organize my fridge too. Want your kids to eat more fruit? Here’s a tip…place it front and center where everyone can see it. Trust me. it works!
HAPPY THING NO. 3 | HIKING TO THE TOP OF MT WOODSON + POTATO CHIP
This past April I told SiSi and her friend I would take them to the popular hiking spot, Potato Chip Rock, to snap an Instagram pic. I had done the hike before, and was sure I knew what I was doing. I told them it would be ~ 6 miles. It was. And the views would be fabulous. They were. And that Potato Chip Rock was at the top of Iron Mountain. It wasn’t. Oops! Somehow I got my trails mixed up, and went to the top of the wrong mountain. Double oops! So I promised them we would try again. Which we did. And we took Big Tex and his friends too. {Photos above} If you love to hike, and are in San Diego, Mt Woodson {~8 miles round trip} is a must do. And, so is Iron Mountain. You should do them both. 🙂
HAPPY THING NO. 4 | MEXICAN SORGHUM VEGGIE POWER BOWL
Not only is a well-stocked fridge one of my happy things, so is using up the leftovers in my fridge, so food doesn’t go to waste. This “Clean Out The Fridge” Mexican Sorghum Salad I made for lunch the other day was absolutely delicious!
MEXICAN SORGHUM SALAD: Cooked Whole Grain Sorghum {see this recipe for EASY Slow Cooker Sorghum} + Chopped Bell Peppers + Chopped Sweet Onion + Cilantro + Vinaigrette {Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Golden Balsamic Vinegar, Honey, Ground Cumin, Chili Powder, Salt & Pepper}
HAPPY THING NO. 5 | PROTEIN POWERED BREAKFAST BAGEL
I’m sure I could eat the Protein Powered Breakfast Bagel daily! Want to make one yourself?
PROTEIN POWERED BREAKFAST BAGEL: 1 toasted bagel + 1/2 avocado spread on top + 1/2 cup cottage cheese + 2 extra thick and juicy heirloom tomato slices + 1 tablespoon hemp seeds. Eat. Repeat the next day!!!
And, before I go…
MORE HAPPY THINGS & HEALTHY LIVING TIPS
- Heading to the Farmer’s Market? You’ll love these 15 Plant-Powered Farmers Market Inspired Recipes from Sharon Palmer, RD-The Plant Powered Dietitian!
- You probably know by now {from these recipes} that I’m a HUGE fan of Pulses. If you’re a fan too {or want to learn more about adding more pulses to your diet}, you’ll love this post from Lindsay at The Lean Green Bean Blog–> What are Pulses? And, 5 Ways to Eat Them
- Want to burn more calories during the day? Don’t just stand, MOVE!–>How Many Calories We Burn When We Sit, Stand, or Walk.
- Craving a super healthy, carb-y snack? → Smoke Chili Popcorn + 4 Health Benefits You May Not Know About Popcorn
- Moms & Dads! Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, you really don’t, which is why I love these tips on feeding tweens and teens from Sally at Real Mom Nutrition!
Let’s chat!
- What’s making you happy this week?
- Have you been on any hikes lately? Where to?
- What was your last “Clean Out the Fridge” meal???
So many happy, wonderful things, and that pic on Potato Chip Rock is so cool! Being Indian, I’ve had more than my fair share of lassis and I’m honestly blown away by this beauty. Such a creative and delicious looking recipe 🙂
Thanks Sonali!! My good friend and neighbor who lives across the street is indian, and she makes the most delicious lassis that my kids always swoon over 🙂 Cheers!
Thanks for including us in your round up! I need to go find that trail since I’m close by! Looks amazing!
You’re most welcome Meri! Love popcorn & it’s such a healthy AND delicious snack 🙂 Yes-you should definitely do the Mt. Woodson hike. I think you will love it!
Had to see what the secret ingredient was! Now I gotta try lentils in my smoothies. Pinning!
Frozen lentils in smoothies are the BEST Serena 🙂 Cheers!!
Thanks so much for including me in your Happy Things roundup! As always, your photos are stunning. Great picture on Potato Chip Rock (and what a name!).
You’re most welcome Sally-great post! And, thanks so much for your sweet comment ~ it’s always fun hiking with my kids 🙂