Blueberry Basil Smoothie
(serves 2)
Ingredients
1 cup wild blueberries, frozen
1 cup organic peaches, frozen
1 cup coconut water (no additives or sugars)
Handful of fresh basil, washed and dried
Pinch of sea salt
Medium squeeze of local, unfiltered honey to taste
Shredded coconut for garnish
Directions
Put all ingredients (except garnish) in a high-powered blender and blend on high.
To achieve the desired consistency, add more coconut water a splash at a time, and stir to incorporate.
Taste the mixture and add honey a drop at a time if you prefer more sweetness.
Sprinkle with shredded coconut and serve.
NOTES: Use wild blueberries for maximum antioxidants, and avoid conventional peaches since pesticide exposure is usually high. Make sure the ingredients on the coconut water only read “Coconut Water.”
PB-Cacao-Espresso Smoothie
(serves 2)
Ingredients
1 organic banana, peeled and frozen
2 spoonfuls of organic, unsweetened peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup cacao powder
1/2 cup oat milk (no additives)
1/2 cup organic coffee or cold brew, room temperature
Pinch of sea salt
Dried goji berries for garnish
Directions
Put all ingredients (except garnish) in a high-powered blender and blend on high, stirring as necessary until smooth.
Pour into a glass jar, and garnish with goji berries for an extra boost of vitamin C.
NOTES: Use unsweetened peanut butter with only “peanuts” in the ingredient list. I like Valencia from Trader Joe’s because it has a lower mold count than other brands. Do not use cocoa powder, as this is more processed and less nutrient-dense.
Green Goddess Smoothie
(serves 2)
Ingredients
1 cup organic spinach, pre-washed and uncooked
1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
2 dates, pitted
1 spoonful of pumpkin seed butter
1 teaspoon spirulina
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 frozen banana
1 cup grass-fed cow's milk (full fat) or your favorite alternative
Pumpkin seeds for garnish
Directions
Put all ingredients (except garnish) in a high-powered blender and blend on high until smooth.
Pour into jars, and top with pumpkin seeds for additional nutritional benefits.
NOTE: The avocado can be frozen to give it a more “frosty” feel. Be sure to peel and pit it before freezing.
Mango Mint Refresher (contains alcohol)
(serves 2)
Ingredients
10 ounces of organic mango, frozen
1/2 cup of pineapple juice
Juice of 1 lime
7-8 fresh mint leaves
1 cup organic pinot grigio
Heavy squeeze of local, unfiltered honey to taste
Directions
Put all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend on high until smooth.
Spoon into wine glasses, and serve chilled with a sprig of mint for garnish. Cheers!
NOTE: To make this NA, swap the wine for coconut water or additional pineapple juice.
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