The Perfect Drink for Your Summer: Tropical Fruit Sangria!
Bella Breakdown No summer party is complete without a delightful (and preferably alcoholic) refreshment! If you’ve got a crowd, making cocktails one by one can turn from fun and festive to messy and difficult real quick. Instead, why not trying serving a pitcher make-ahead sangria for your next outdoor bash? All you need to whip up a batch is: 1 Mango 1 Pineapple 1 Cantaloupe 1 1/2 c. herbs 1/4 c. ginger 3 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 c. orange liqueur 1 bottle of white wine Start by preparing your fruit, go for the ripest fruit you can find, don’t...
Healthy and Delicious Apple Smoothie
Bella Breakdown Want something seasonal and tasty for breakfast? We have just the perfect thing. Grab your blender and a sack of fresh picked apples for the best smoothie you’ve had all year! All you need is: • Apple • Banana • ½ c. Orange Juice • 1 tsp. Honey (optional) • splash, Vanilla Extract • ground, Flax Seeds • 1 c. Ice Cubes Start by cutting up an apple, granny smith is delicious, but you can use any kind you want. It’s definitely more delicious when you pick them yourself! Begin to layer your smoothie in the blender...
Fresh Fruit Firecracker Popsicles
Bella Breakdown Popsicles are just perfect on those hot summer days and these firecracker popsicles are packed with fresh fruit and super easy to make. This recipe is great because you can use any combinations of fruit you want. We went with strawberries, blueberries and yogurt for a red, white and blue patriotic pop. To make these all you’ll need is: 1/2 pound strawberries 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 pound blueberries 1 1/4 c. low-fat greek yogurt Start by coring half a pound of strawberries, slice and put in your food processor and add a tablespoon of sugar. Puree until...
Quick Spicy Kale Chips
Bella Breakdown This honestly couldn’t be easier or more delicious. Indulge your craving for salty and crunchy chips with this health and delicious alternative, after a batch of these you’ll be hooked! Just stem two bunches of kale by running your hand along length stems, and tear into two inch pieces. Divide the kale evenly among two rimmed baking sheets, it will look like a lot but don’t worry, it shrinks a lot in the over. Next stir together two tablespoons of oil and five teaspoon of Sriracha chili sauce and pour it over the kale. Season it with...
