The Skinny Coconut Lime Queen...for dessert perhaps?

Last week I was thinking about how I could create a smoothie that was SOO YUMMY that you could totally have it for dessert and not feel guilty about the sugar OR calories.  I see those Yoplait Light commercials ALL. THE. TIME.  The lady is like,"Oh I am having key lime pie for dessert,"...LOL...although the yogurt brand may be lower in calories, the sugar content is still out the WaZOO!! Thus, with my Sis-in-law in mind, I have a healthy, non-dairy, Vegan if you want too, delicious treat for all of you:)

The "New" Ingredients include:

~One Lime:
Honestly, just like grapefruit...I do not buy these organic. I am sure that you can, BUT the skin really seals the citrus fruit inside.

~Black Walnuts OR Regular Walnuts:
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Black Walnuts!! They are definitely expensive AND Central Market DOES carry them, but you have to ask.  The reason that I suggest Black Walnuts is because they have a TON of health benefits AND more flavor too!!  Click Black Walnuts to learn more info:) My Sis-in-law, Kris soaks hers almonds/walnuts/etc in water for a couple of hours, so that they are easier to digest...If you DO decide to soak them, make sure to eat them within a few days OR keep them in the fridge, because MOLD will begin to appear...I've seen it!

~Organic Honey:
Honestly, I am not a Honey fan, BUT it is probably THE BEST sweetener a person could have!  There are major health benefits for honey. Click Honey VS. Sugar to read an interesting article I found regarding this sweet and sticky compound.



The Sweet Recipe:
-Half of a lime
-1-2 teaspoons of Organic Honey
-1/4 Cup of Coconut Milk
-1/4 Cup of Coconut Water (Get the Zico Brand-Lime)
-1-2 Tablespoons of Back Walnuts
-1/2 Cup of Spinach
-1-2 Stevia Packets
-1/2 Cup of Egg Whites(Obviously, you DO NOT Need to add the whites, if you are Vegan OR just hate eggs...just add more coconut milk)
-A Couple of Ice Cubes




Directions:
Add all of the ingredients into the blender EXCEPT for the lime, stevia, and ice.  Grind Really well and then squeeze the lime into the mix and add the packet of stevia too. Grind again and then add in the ice cubes. Grind for a third time and then serve:)

To me, this particular smoothie tastes like a key lime sorbet. IT. IS. YUM. Of course like I ALWAYS say, I Heart Feedback...feel free to drop me a note.  Also, If you are an avid reader of my blog, PLEASE sign up for Blog Frog and Join my community on there!  The link is on the right-hand side of my blog...SO DO IT!!! Thank you:)

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Have a Lovely Tuesday!

XOXO,

L