The Healthy Snack Attack

Summer in New York City is hot, and so whenever I’m out and about all day I make sure to stop midway for a cool snack to rebalance my body temperature. Since I’ve been out a lot lately, which means a lot of snacks, I always make sure to find one that is healthy! In addition, since I am gluten-free I always have to check that there is no wheat or gluten in what ever I am eating. This summer I have been on a quest to find the best smoothie or smoothie bowl and I have found more than one that lives up to my expectations!

Here is my top four:

1.

Juice Press

On the way around town last week I walked passed Juice Press, and having been in there only once before I decided to go in a try something new! I have now been there three times would recommend just about everything in the store. The Juice Press is all organic with so many gluten-free and vegan options it’s hard to choose just one, including smoothies, cold juice press and raw foods.

I had the “Heaven on Earth” smoothie and, true to it’s name, was in heaven from one sip. This smoothie is a combination of almond milk, bananas, dates, almond butter, and cacao, amongst other raw ingredients all blended into a yummy bundle of goodness.

The second time I hit the store I got the “Vital Force Acai Parfait” (pictured blow), which was different but equally as good. The third time I got the “Superfood Acçai Nut Mix” which I will deem as my favorite of the three. The “Superfood Açai Nut Mix” was like an intense, rich, açai-chocolate pudding with a buckwheat and almond crust. It was a midday dessert treat!

2.

Organic Avenue

The second I walked into Organic Avenue I loves the atmosphere. The workers were so friendly and helpful, even making the Symphony Smoothie Bowl fresh for me right on the spot!

3.

Juice Generation

I have only been to Juice Generation once, but I would certainly go back. Since I had never been their before I didn’t know what to expect but there was a long line and so I assumed that was a good thing and meant it was worth the wait. It was a hard decision but I ended up getting the Aloha Açai Bowl that was topped with pineapple, bee pollen, and hemp granola.

4.

Jamba Juice

 

I remember when I was younger I used to always think smoothies from Jamba Juice were the biggest treat, especially because they were so thick and filling! I hadn’t been there for a couple of years but saw a sign that they had new energy bowls and so decided to give it a go. I got the Açai Priomo Bowl that came topped with fruit and was a very cold and refreshing treat in the heat.

Last but not least is a place that is not on this list because I haven’t had the chance to try it yet! I’ve heard such good things about Liquiteria that it’s only a matter of time until I go give it a try!

Have you tried any of these places? What’s your favorite summertime snack?

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~Monique ~