Recently, I got the opportunity to sample several of Live Nomva’s probiotic smoothie packs. These little packs are pure health pureed into a drinkable form. I find them perfect for on-the-go and also an easy way to squeeze (literally!) some healthy fruits and veggies into my day.
At the time I tried these out, they had not yet release their ISLANDTIME flavor. Nonetheless, I really liked the flavors I did try! They’re basically like applesauce in texture but better! The packs are made with awesome ingredients ranging from banana to kale to apples to quinoa.
To begin with, the TROPICARROT flavor was probably my favorite. It is made of pineapple, carrot, mango, and pear. Unfortunately, I do not have a picture of how I used that pack because I literally guzzled that baby down in a minute because it was that good! For all of the other flavors (that I could exercise a bit more restraint with) I managed to take some pictures:
The STRAWNANA flavor went excellently in a coconut chia pudding, granola, and strawberries parfait that I put together.
I also used their EVERBERRY flavor as a layer in yet another chia pudding parfait. I mixed in some Puffins cereal, strawberries, and kiwi this time. Super yum!
Admittedly, you could make your own smoothie and use that in a parfait but it’s hard to make just a small amount of smoothie. So, these packs are the perfect size!! I love adding the Nomva smoothie packs to parfaits and other concoctions but they are so delicious on their own. Plus, they are free from dairy, tree nuts, preservatives, or anything funky. Pure organic fruit and vegetables + vegan friendly probiotics!
Let’s talk about the probiotics for a sec. As a mostly plant-based eater, I do not consume yogurt regularly. That used to be my main source of probiotics. Sometimes I drink kombucha or eat sauerkraut but these Live Nomva smoothies are totally easy and safe to consume daily because they are made with wholesome, organic produce. Now, I can get behind that.
Twice, I tried the KALE YEAH flavor on an occasion when I felt like I needed a pick-me-up but my stomach was feeling a bit off. All of the nutritious ingredients and probiotics definitely helped me feel reenergized!
Check out the Live Nomva website to see more about their smoothie pack flavors and find out where you can buy them locally. I believe you can even get a $1 off coupon to try out their product when you visit their website.
Have you guys tried the Nomva smoothie packs? If so, what did you think? As always, I’d love to hear your opinions.
Xoxo,
Melanie
DISCLAIMER: The Live Nomva smoothie packs were sent to me as a giveaway prize package. I am not under any obligation to promote or endorse this product. I truly enjoyed them so I just want to share my review.
I know what it feels like to get major cravings all of a sudden and desire immediate satisfaction.
I try not to keep unhealthy snacks or desserts around my house because I do not want the temptation.
Sure, I could make myself a healthy dessert but the thought of going through a lengthy process to whip up something is not always appealing. Plus, what would I do with the leftovers? Or, more likely, the problem will be that there are no leftovers.
Sometimes I have no self-restraint 🙈
Thus, I have created a treat to satisfy the quick snack cravings in a way that won’t leave you feeling yucky from an overindulgent dessert.
I cover all the sweet treat bases:
Warm
Crispy
Fruity
Peanut-buttery
Crunchy (Wait, is that the same as crispy? Nope!)
The most delicious crisp texture comes from broken down Ginnybakes cookies. They are very firm, gluten-free cookies. I personally like microwaving them for a few seconds to soften them up, if I’m going to eat them on their own, but their hockey-puck like texture is perfect for adding crunch to this dessert snack!
Also, in the recipe, I used half of a large Gala apple but feel free to use an entire apple if you don’t want to leave half of an apple lying around. Alternatively, double the recipe and share the snack-sized crisp with a friend! 😉
I’m aaaall ready to dive headfirst into this easy to assemble snack! Let’s go!
5 Minute Peanut Butter Apple Crisp for One
Recipe Type: Snacks
Author: Melanie
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Serves: 1 serving
A quick and easy apple crisp that is healthy enough for a snack and filling enough to satisfy a sweet tooth for dessert.
Ingredients
½ tsp of Nutiva butter flavored coconut oil or plain coconut oil
½ a large Gala apple or apple of choice, chopped
1/8 tsp cinnamon
2 Ginnybakes Coconut Oatmeal Bliss Cookies*
2 tsp of peanut butter (I used Wild Friends Pumpkin Spice peanut butter)
Instructions
In a small, nonstick pan, warm up the coconut oil over medium heat.
Add chopped apples and sprinkle with cinnamon. Stir the apples around in the pan until warm. Pour apples into a serving bowl.
Place the nonstick pan back on the stove, turning the temperature down to the lowest heat. On a cutting board, chop up the 2 cookies until there is a mixture of fine and medium-sized crumbs.
Add cookie crumbs to the pan and turn off the flame. Let sit for 1 minute, swirling the crumbs every few seconds. The crumbs should already be crunchy so they just need to warm up.
While the crumbs warm from the heat of the pan, add the 2 teaspoons of peanut butter to the cinnamon apples and stir until coated.
Remove the pan from the stove and pour cookie crumbs over the apple-peanut butter mixture. Pat yourself on the back and eat!
Notes
*You can use another crunchy cookie of your choosing. The classic Nature Valley granola bars are the kind of firm, crispness that you’re looking for. Alternatively, you can sub 2 tbsp of pre-made granola for the cookie crumbs.
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