Anyone who follows me on instagram would probably know that I am a huge sucker
of cafes. I like to try out cafes, the petite ones, the cozy ones, the classy
ones. What I love the most about cafes is fresh food. Unlike Costa, Starbucks
or any other big cafes, these not-so-famous cafés will serve you fresh
food. Whenever I enter into very famous cafes I miss that personalized
touch, that homely feel; above all food rolled in cling film which is later
re-heated and served is a big no-no for me.
Living
with me for 7 years I guess Mr. Husband has also fallen in love with little
cafes. Together sometimes we will go and have a laid back lazy kind of a lunch.
On rainy days we would explore another café in some narrow street and try their
coffees, hot chocolate or something sweet like crepes, pancakes or waffles. Oh
not to forget-soup of the day is another favorite thing about cafes.
If you
are wondering why am I ranting about cafes then this why? Probably like a year
back we had fizzy smoothie on a sunny day when we went to Lake District. A
fizzy smoothie-yes! A perfect thirst quencher, I must say. Recently when I was
sent to try out Sparkling Ice sparkling water I knew I had to make a fizzy
smoothie.
First created in the Pacific Northwest in the early
1990’s, Sparkling Ice® makes a portfolio of Refreshingly Bold TM sparkling
waters, teas and lemonades. Bursting with real fruit flavour and just the right
amount of fizz, Sparkling Ice delivers 19 irresistible fruit combinations,
without all the calories. I used Peach Nectarine to make this smoothie. What’s
the difference between peach and nectarine? It doesn’t matter, because they
took the best of both and made sweet, juicy bliss.
I feel that there is a perfect balance or fruity taste,
sweetness and zing. What’s more, with Sparkling Ice alone containing only 12
calories and packed full with victims and antioxidants - it also fits the bill
for those who are trying to watch their well being. To add in more nutrients
I present before you a healthy
Green Apple Fizz Smoothie.
Green Apple Fizzy Smoothie is a perfect on-the-go smoothie, I confess.
Just put everything in the blender and you are good to go. If you are more on sweeter
taste then add honey. Feel free to add in any flaxseeds, almonds, oats, chia
seeds to boost the health benefits.
Makes: 1
tall glass
Ingredients:
1 green
apple
1 cup of
Peach Nectarine
Pinch of
black salt
Lemon
wedge/slice to garnish
Method:
Chop
apple into small pieces. Take 2 tablespoons of apple cubes and keep aside.
In a
blender, blend salt, apple, sparkling peach nectarine and blend.
Serve in
any tall glass. Garnish with chopped apple and lemon wedge.
Notes:
Make
sure that sparkling water is chilled before use.
Disclaimer: I was not paid or told to write positive review. The post is based on my experience and is unbiased. Thanking Sparking Ice and Wcommunications for sending Sparkling Water for review.
just so perfect for the summer days
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