Use this recipe as a smoothie template that can be customized to your tastes and whatever you have on hand. As long as you have fresh fruit, frozen greens, and frozen fruit, you can mix and match to find what works best for your palate. Using a banana yields the creamiest smoothie, but fresh apples or stone fruit work too. A breakfast smoothie should be quick and easy, but taking the time to add such flavorings as lemon and vanilla will elevate it into a true treat.

No time to make a smoothie in the morning before you leave the house? Make a batch of these muffins ahead of time and freeze them.

Enjoy this sweet and seasonal vegan treat

Enjoy this Southern treat in healthier, bite-sized form.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away! This healthy treat provides plenty of B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and fiber. One apple also has a day's worth of manganese, which is an essential trace mineral involved in blood sugar regulation and bone formation—and it's a powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant!

Independence Live Recipe

This sweet and spicy salsa is packed with vitamins, calcium, and omega-3 healthy fats.

If it’s grilling season, you can also grill the pineapple instead of broiling it. The aim is to lightly caramelize the pineapple’s sugars and eliminate some of its excess moisture.

An indulgent treat when you're in need of a sweet fix 

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Independence Live Recipe

An anytime treat bursting with autumn flavors