| Smoothies are no longer crunchy granola hippie food. | | | | Cranberry Lemon zest |
| They are in sidewalk cafes and are being sold at the | | | | 1 cup cranberry juice (to taste) |
| grocery store in 6 packs. But smoothies are easy to | | | | 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt |
| make at home and can be even more nutritious when | | | | 1 tsp super green energy powder |
| you make them yourself. One of the best reasons to | | | | 1 tsp lemon juice |
| start drinking smoothies is if you are prone to skipping | | | | 2-3 cubes of ice (helps mix ingredients and keeps it |
| breakfast. | | | | cold) |
| Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet | | | | Put ingredients into jar with tight lid and shake |
| millions of people walk out the door with a thermos of | | | | vigorously or whisk together |
| coffee and a full to-do list. Your body needs fuel to | | | | This one is a real zinger and great when it's hot! |
| work properly. Your brain needs energy to think | | | | Smoothie recipes using your blender |
| properly. Smoothies are a great way to get super | | | | These are easy to make before work and you |
| nutrition in a tasty treat. They are quick to make and | | | | canmake plenty to share with your family too! |
| easy to share. What more could you want form a | | | | Apple banana fun |
| great breakfast? | | | | 1 cup apple juice |
| I keep a list of smoothie ingredients on hand so I can | | | | 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt |
| make the best tasting, most nutrient rich shake I can. I | | | | 1 tsp super green energy powder |
| keep these ingredients on hand all the time so I can | | | | 1 tsp wheat germ |
| substitute different fruits or juices to change the flavor | | | | 1 large cored apple (with or without peel) |
| depending on my mood. | | | | 1 ripe banana |
| Here is my list: juice (I mix it up), plain whole yogurt, flax | | | | 2-3 cubes of ice |
| seeds, a super green powder, coconut milk powder, | | | | Put ingredients into blender and serve cold |
| protein powder (vanilla), flax seed oil, and wheat germ. | | | | This one turns out very chunky and good! The wheat |
| You can start out with juice, yogurt, green food and | | | | germ gives I a slight texture and wonderful nutty taste. |
| the Coconut milk powder and work in the flax seeds, | | | | Coconut banana cream |
| protein powder and other ingredients. I recommend a | | | | 1 half cup fresh filtered waterhalf cup coconut milk |
| powdered super green mix because it mixes easily | | | | powder |
| and digests very quickly. (In fact I often mix it with a | | | | 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt |
| cup of juice and take a green shot for a mid afternoon | | | | 1 tsp super green energy powder |
| pick me up!) Plus it is less expensive than other vitamin | | | | 2 tsp flax seeds |
| regimes because you get all the nutrients you need in | | | | 1 ripe bananahalf a cup of half and half (optional, but |
| one shot. I particularly like adding vanilla protein powder | | | | good) |
| and Coconut milk powder because they add more | | | | 2-3 cubes of ice |
| protein and omega 3 fatty acids, plus the coconut milk | | | | Put ingredients into blender and serve cold |
| powder tastes really creamy and good! Ok, now that | | | | Ok, are you ready for a yummy, creamy, coconutty |
| you have your basic ingredients lets get down to it! | | | | and that's really good for you? Try this recipe! |
| Smoothies are good for you for many reasons, but | | | | For this one I use fruit I keep the freezer, try it - its |
| two in particular. One: smoothies combine readily | | | | easy. Next time bananas, blueberries or strawberries |
| available nutrients in a liquid form. This means you get | | | | (or any other fruit) starts to go bad, just peel chop and |
| the nutrients you want in a highly digestible form, right | | | | freeze it in a bag. I then use these chunks for |
| away. Second: they are great healthy food on the go. | | | | smoothies all year long! It replaces the ice and gives |
| Let's face it, we need better food for a fast pace | | | | your smoothies great flavor and texture. |
| society. Before you go drop another 5 dollar bill on a | | | | Frozen Slushie delight |
| starbucks -try creating your own smoothies and feel | | | | 1 cup 2% milk |
| the super green food difference! | | | | 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt |
| Smoothie recipes without using a blender | | | | 1 tsp super green energy powder |
| Creamy orange | | | | 2 tsp flax seeds |
| 1 cup orange juice (to taste) | | | | 1 cup frozen fruits |
| 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt | | | | 1 ripe banana |
| 1 tb super green energy powder | | | | 2 tsp coconut milk powder |
| 1 tb coconut milk powder | | | | 1 tsp flax seed oil |
| 2-3 cubes of ice (helps mix ingredients and keeps it | | | | 1 splash of vanilla extract |
| cold) | | | | Put ingredients into blender and serve cold |
| Put ingredients into jar with tight lid and shake | | | | Healthy bloody mary |
| vigorously or whisk together | | | | 2 cups tomato/ vegetable juice |
| Grape dream | | | | 1 tsp super green energy powder |
| 2 cups grape juice (to taste) | | | | 1 quarter cup celery leaves |
| 1 cup vanilla protein powder | | | | 2 -3 fresh basil leaves |
| 1 tsp super green energy powder | | | | 2-3 cubes of ice |
| 1 tsp coconut milk powder | | | | Put ingredients into blender and serve cold, serve with |
| 2-3 cubes of ice (helps mix ingredients and keeps it | | | | fresh celery sticks |
| cold) | | | | Now that you have all these delicious options for |
| Put ingredients into jar with tight lid and shake | | | | adding a super green drink to your morning - what are |
| vigorously or whisk together | | | | you waiting for? |
| This one is sweet and creamy | | | | |