Spring rolls

Build my own spring rolls is definitely my new favorite dinner! It's relatively simple as long as you don't mind a lot of chopping, prepping, and a couple of re-dos :) The rice paper can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store and Adam and I watched a U-tube video on how to roll them. As for the peanut sauce we went with a Whole Foods recipe. Here is where the magic bullet is really handy. Just blend the following...

• 2 1/2 tablespoons tamari
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 3 teaspoons German mustard
• 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes

Looks like a pretty canvas to me!

Gone bananas

Ready for a guilty pleasure without the guilt? Try my banana/almond milk smoothie. This is one of those things I wish everyone knew about because those that don't are truly missing out. I make this daily and it really tastes like banana fro-yo. So here is all you have to do:

1. Buy a bunch of bananas and wait until they get ripe, preferably a few freckles.
2. Peel them and cut them into fourths.
3. Freeze them.
4. Combine one banana with 3/4 cup plain almond milk or a milk of your choice.
5. Blend! The magic bullet is okay but the consistency is much better when using a real blender.

Sometimes I will add a smidge of honey or a bit of cinnamon, as shown, but it is really good with just two ingredients-- I promise! Usually this serves as a dessert for me but it also makes a great breakfast or snack paired with some type of nut.