Sunshine Smoothe

On occasion, I use a recipe for my daily green smoothies, but usually, it ends up being whatever fruit and greens I have, thrown into a blender.  Most of them USUALLY turn out alright, but some of them are definite "do-er again-ers!"  If my family really loves one of the smoothies I make, I write down the ingredients on a little sticky note and stick it to the inside of one of my kitchen cupboards so I can re-create it!

Sunshine Smoothie
Serves 4

3 c. water
a blender full of spinach, kale, or other greens of choice
3 oranges
half a fresh pineapple (a couple cups of frozen chunks would be fine, too)
1 banana
one slice lemon
1 c. ice

Pulse water and greens in a high powered blender, and then add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

Crunchy Coconut Toast

This toast made frequent appearances on our breakfast table when I was a kid.  The original topping was made by melting butter and stirring in loads of brown sugar and coconut.  This makeover version is just as tasty, but a bit healthier.  Your kids will go crazy over it!  What am I saying...YOU will go crazy over it!

Crunchy Coconut Toast

Ingredients:

1/4 cup melted coconut oil

1/4 cup real maple syrup

3/4-1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

5-8 slices of whole grain bread

Directions:

Under a broiler, lightly toast bread slices.  Meanwhile, mix together coconut oil, maple syrup, and coconut.  Remove toast from oven, turn over, and spread mixture on the untoasted side of bread.  Return to oven and broil for a couple minutes or until lightly browned on top.