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As a natural foods chef, I’m dedicated to helping others live healthier lifestyles. Here are some of my favorite recipes using good for you ingredients and my Skinnygirl by BELLA blender. Tune in on Sunday, November 9th at noon to see me and my Skinnygirl by BELLA blender in action.

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Can you believe winter is almost here? As the weather gets colder this soup will warm up even the coldest of nights.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

1 cup chicken or vegetable stock

1 cup broccoli florets

½ avocado, peeled and pitted

1 small clove garlic

2 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

½ teaspoon celery seeds (optional)

(optional extra cup of broccoli for thicker soup)

Instructions:

• In a saucepan, bring the stock to a simmer.

• Add the broccoli and steam covered for 5 to 7 minutes or until the broccoli is tender.

• Add the broccoli, stock, avocado and garlic to the large tumbler and blend until smooth.

• Serve immediately garnished with Parmesan cheese.

Blackberry Spinach Smoothie

Blackberries add a deliciously distinctive berry flavor to green smoothies

2 teaspoons flaxseed

1 cup fresh blackberries

½ cup fresh spinach, firmly packed

½ cup coconut water

3 ice cubes

Instructions:

• Place the flaxseed in the small tumbler.

• Fasten the grinding blade to the cup and grind the seeds until powder.

• Add the blackberries, spinach, coconut water, ice, and  flaxseed powder to the large tumbler.

•  Fasten the blending (cross) blade attachment to the tumbler  and blend until smooth.

Moroccan Almond Smoothie

Almond smoothies are very popular in Morocco. A tiny bit of orange flower water  gives this almond shake its classic taste.

Prep time: 5 minutes

½ cup blanched almonds

1 ½ cup skim milk

1 teaspoon sweetener

¼ teaspoon orange flower water

3 ice cubes

Instructions:

• Add the almonds to the small tumbler.

• Fasten the grinding blade to the tumbler and grind until powder.

• Add the almond powder and the remaining ingredients to the large tumbler and blend until smooth.

Low Fat “Mock-a-Mole”

This is the prefect low fat dip to serve during any family or friend gathering.

1 avocado, peeled, pitted and mashed

1 cup cooked green peas

¼ cup chopped fresh tomato

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish

1 tablespoon chopped red onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon garlic salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

¾ teaspoon Tobasco sauce

Instructions:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a large blending cup.

• Add cross blending attachment and blend.

• Garnish with cilantro.

• Serve with tortilla chips, whole grain crackers, and raw vegetables.

Banana Date Smoothie

With bananas and plump medjool dates, this is one of the most delicious smoothie recipies.

1 ripe banana, cut up

½ cup yogurt

2 Medjool Dates, pitted

1 tablespoon wheat germ

5 ice cubes

Instructions:

• Add all the ingredients to the tall tumbler.

• Fasten the blending (cross) blade attachment to the tumbler and blend until smooth.

Enjoy!

~ Bethenny