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Beat the Winter Blues Berry Smoothie – Free Recipe

January 8, 2016 by Carolyn Bickford

berry-smoothie
In New England, we were fortunate to have a late start on winter. It was great and then the cold air and snow came. As usual my body said it was time to hibernate and pray my flu shot will work this year. I’m trying to be healthier, so I’ll still have my tea, but I’m also adding some smoothies for some energy boost, extra vitamin intake, and some immunity boosting items. I’d much rather drink a smoothie than take the horrible tasting horse pills they call vitamins.

Click here on The Pretty Bee for the recipe and directions.

Are you a smoothie addict who can’t get enough? Are you looking for more smoothie recipes? Check out these smoothie recipe cookbooks and don’t forget your smoothie friendly re-useable straws. If you don’t have a smoothie maker already then I suggest a Ninja blender, we love our and use it most days in the kitchen.

Here is an Immunity e-book we put together to show you how you can increase your immunity at home DIY style.  It covers managing stress and healthy eating, all of which play important roles in making sure you don’t get colds or flu. Don’t forget your morning Immunity defense gummy vitamins too. I take mine daily to pick up any dietary shortfall I might have. Having a strong immunity system allows you to recover from the flu quickly and easily. I just don’t have time to be sick, as a mother of teenagers who still can’t drive, It is all go, go ,go in our house.

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Quick and Easy Dubai Chocolate-Dipped Dates

I’m completely smitten with the idea of Dubai-style desserts — elegant, a touch exotic, and somehow always Instagram-ready. I haven’t made it to Dubai (yet), but these chocolate-dipped dates bring that luxe, golden glow right into my kitchen. They’re the kind of treat that looks like you spent hours making them, but really, you’re done in under twenty minutes.

They’re sweet, sticky, nutty, and just the right amount of fancy. Perfect for gifting, nibbling with coffee, or impressing that friend who thinks “homemade” means complicated.

Ingredients

  • 12 Medjool dates, pitted 
  • ¼ cup pistachios or almonds (to stuff inside) 
  • 100g dark chocolate (or milk chocolate if you prefer it sweet) 
  • 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate) 
  • Crushed pistachios, shredded coconut, or edible gold flakes for decoration 

Instructions

  1. Prep the Dates:
    Slice each date along one side to remove the pit, keeping the date mostly intact. Fill the cavity with a whole almond or a few chopped pistachios. Gently close the date back up.
  2. Melt the Chocolate:
    Place chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
  3. Dip and Decorate:
    Dip each stuffed date halfway into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Lay them on a parchment-lined tray. Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle with crushed pistachios, coconut, or a pinch of edible gold flakes for that Dubai sparkle.
  4. Chill and Serve:
    Pop the tray into the fridge for about 10–15 minutes, just until the chocolate firms up. Serve on a pretty platter or package them in small gift boxes.

Optional Flavor Twists

  • Rose Touch: Add a drop of rose water to the melted chocolate for a floral note. 
  • Saffron Luxe: Dust the top with crushed saffron threads before chilling. 
  • Coffee Kick: Dip in mocha-flavored chocolate for a bolder bite. 

Why You’ll Love These

They’re everything Dubai desserts stand for — rich, refined, and effortlessly elegant. A little old-world tradition wrapped in modern chocolate bliss. Keep a few in the fridge for when you need something sweet but can’t be bothered to turn on the oven.

 

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