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Are you looking for a little something extra in your smoothie? You may not have thought about using cinnamon to add some spice to banana or peanut butter smoothies. These drinks are delicious, but the flavor can be lacking in an element that brings some heat. Cinnamon adds that burst of spice that brightens the whole drink.

This recipe, which requires a blender, makes one medium (about 12-ounces) or two small (about 6-ounce) smoothies.

Ingredients
1 cup vanilla soy or skim milk
1 large fresh or frozen ripe banana, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons peanut butter, preferably natural
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon honey, or turbinado sugar, optional
3 large ice cubes

his easy Instant Pot spaghetti with homemade spaghetti sauce is nothing short of life-saving. Combining everything in the pressure cooker makes this a convenient one-pot meal, and it is ready in less than 30 minutes. While you can make this recipe in a traditional pressure cooker, with an Instant Pot you won't need to use your stovetop.

All you have to do is saute the ground beef with the onions and garlic, add all of the remaining ingredients, set the cook time for five minutes at high pressure, and press start. A complete homemade spaghetti dinner just couldn't be easier, and you don't have to use commercially prepared sauces that have additives and preservatives you might wish to avoid.

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The cooking time is short, but make sure you plan on an additional 20 minutes (approximately) for pressure building and release. The recipe makes about four servings, and it is easily doubled for a larger family or leftovers. For a feast, serve with garlic bread and Ceasar or wedge salad.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic (minced)
8 ounces spaghetti (uncooked)
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Optional: 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated; plus more for serving)
Salt (to taste)

Acai bowls make a delicious, cool, and antioxidant-rich breakfast that is perfect for your busy schedule.

Acai bowls are like a smoothie in a bowl. It's kind of like having healthy ice cream for breakfast They are so refreshing and give you a nice boost of energy. Oatmeal and cream of wheat, move aside. Add this acai bowl to your list of breakfasts in a bowl.

The acai is pureed when it is frozen so it becomes like a sorbet. It is typically topped with granola, some kind of fruit, and honey. It's nice to mix it up with different kinds of fruits and types of granolas. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and bananas are super popular fruit toppings. You can also substitute fruits like papaya, kiwi, or mango to make this tropical acai bowl even more colorful. Adding seeds like sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds are tasty additions that add some nice texture and nutrition.

There are a few brands of acai puree, and you can usually find them in health food stores. Just be aware that some are unsweetened, and some are sweetened. If you are using unsweetened, adding the pineapple and honey will sweeten the bowl. Add a little more honey you like.

Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh pineapple, plus more for serving
2 pouches frozen acai puree
1/4 cup orange juice, or other juice
1 teaspoon candied ginger
1 tablespoon shredded coconut
1/2 cup granola
1 tablespoon honey

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
12 ounces cooked pasta of your choosing
1 cup shredded cheese (pepper jack, cheddar and a taco blend all work well)