Smoothies & Juices
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Keeping frozen fruits on-hand makes preparing refreshing smoothies super-simple.
When a banana is very ripe, instead of throwing it away, I take off the skin, cut the fruit into 3-4 pieces and freeze flat in a zip-top bag. I do the same with berries when they start to soften. Just wash and freeze in a zip-top bag. Be sure to remove all the air from the bag to ensure food safety.
When I’m making a smoothie, I just toss the frozen fruit into the mix—delicious!
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Healthy Sugar Alternative
If you want to add a little more sweetness to your smoothies, try one of these options.
Add a bit more banana OR 1 pitted date OR 1 teaspoon good quality honey (raw honey, manuka honey) OR sprinkle in some cinnamon powder.
Bring on the Kale Smoothie
Kale is a superfood for a good reason, it is bursting with essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber (vitamins K, A and C) and is praised for its benefits for heart health, inflammation and more. This combination of kale, blueberries and mint, will make you fall in love with kale.
Mix in a blender:
- 3/4 cup coconut milk (ideally use a fresh coconut: use 3/4 cup of water and 1/2 cup of coconut flesh mixed well in a blender)
- 1 cup fresh kale leaves (stems removed and chopped)
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 10-12 mint leaves, washed and dried
Optional: 1 scoop protein powder
Banana-Berry Smoothie
Naturally sweet and dairy-free smoothie with oats and flax seed to carry you through until lunch. Flax seeds contain anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids along with antioxidants, that help improve digestion, cardiovascular health, cholesterol and hormone balance, while fighting sugar cravings.
Mix in a blender:
- 3/4 cup non-sweetened nut milk or oat milk
- 3/4 cup of frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 cup of rolled oats (GF)
- 1/2 of a banana*
- 1 teaspoon flax seeds
Super Green Smoothie
Give yourself a morning or afternoon boost with a shake packed with antioxidants, omega 3 and protein. Chlorella is protein-packed type of algae that is also rich in B12, iron, and vitamin C.
Mix in a blender:
- 3/4 cup of nut milk (dairy free and sugar free) or 3/4 cup of coconut water
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 big handful of raw young spinach leaves
- 10-12 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 banana*
- 1/2 cup of blueberries
- 1 teaspoon of chlorella
- 1 teaspoon protein powder (optional)
Add a little more or less liquid (water, nut milk or coconut water) to achieve your preferred consistency.