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♥Aug 3rd, 2012

Smoothie-inspiration!

Hei! I need some smoothie inspiration, cus i want to make smoothies ive never tried before. So. Do you have any? :)

♥ Aug 1st, 2012

Cherry Almond SmoothieServes 4
Almond milk, creamy almond butter and sweet cherries provide both carbohydrates and protein, everything you need to start your morning right.
Ingredients
2 cups unsweetened almondmilk
1 (10-ounce) package frozen cherries
1/4 cup creamy raw almond butter
Method
Put all ingredients into a blender and purée until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
NutritionPer serving: 140 calories (80 from fat), 9g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 11g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 5g protein

♥ Aug 1st, 2012

Simple Mango Acaí-Soy Smoothie, aka “the Dark ‘n’ Frosty”vegan, serves 1
3/4 cup acaí juice 3/4 cup soy milk, plain flavor 1 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 cup ice 3/4 cup fresh mango cubes – or sub with one banana
optional: frozen blackberries, strawberries or raspberries – if you add-in more frozen fruit you may need to adjust liquid to compensate. More liquid = thinner smoothie. More frozen fruit = thicker smoothie. You can also use a frozen banana to thicken the smoothie a bit.

♥ Jul 31st, 2012

Recipe: Plant Power Breakfast Smoothie
Blend and enjoy!

4 kale leaves
1 cup organic frozen blueberries
2 Tbs of chia seeds
1 Tbs organic peanut butter
1/2 avocado
1 cup coconut milk
1 Tbs raw honey
2–3 ice cubes
Squeeze of lemon, optional

♥ Jul 31st, 2012

Good Morning Smoothie (adapted from This Chick Cooks)
3/4 cup blueberries
3/4 cup plain and blueberry yogurt mixed
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1 sliced banana, frozen
4 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serves 1.Simple and berry delicious!

♥ Jul 31st, 2012

Purple Morning Smoothie

1 cup strawberries

1 cup grapes

1 cup frozen blueberries

¼ cup frozen cranberries

1 ½ cups filtered water

1 cup ice

Place all ingredients in a blender and grind until the desired slushy consistency is reached.

♥ Jul 31st, 2012

Kiwi smoothie
3 kiwis
300g grapes, green
1 lemon
1 dl yoghurt
2 el honey

♥ Jul 29th, 2012

MANGO “GREEN MONSTER”
INGREDIENTSServes 1
½ fresh mango
75g fresh baby spinach
½ cup unsweetened soy milk
1 scoop vanilla flavored whey protein
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to food processor and process until smooth.
Transfer to serving glass and garnish with a few mint leaves and mango slices.

♥ Jul 29th, 2012

Grain Free Granola

Yield: Yelds about 8 cups

INGREDIENTS
Dry
1½ cup quinoa flakes
1 cup buckwheat groats
½ cup kasha
½ cup amaranth
½ cup quinoa
Wet
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup unpasteurized liquid honey
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
Add-ins
1-2 tbsp unpasteurized honey
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup hemp seeds
½ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup unsweetened coconut shavings
¼ cup goji berries
½ cup toasted almonds, chopped
½ cup dried apricots, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 325F
Heat a large pot over high heat.
When pot is really nice and hot, add amaranth, 2 tbsp at a time, cover with lid and quickly move pot from side to side and back and forth until amaranth starts to pop, which should happen fairly quickly.
When all seeds have popped, transfer to large mixing bowl and repeat with the process with the rest of the amaranth. Don’t do more than 2 tbsp at a time, else your seeds will only end up burning and will never pop. The bottom of your pot should not be completely covered and the seeds should all be in one layer.
When all your amaranth is popped, repeat the same process with quinoa, again, popping no more than 2 tablespoons at a time.
Add quinoa flakes, buckwheat groats and kasha to your popped amaranth and quinoa.
In a separate bowl, mix all the wet ingredients together and wisk until well combined.
Pour that into dry ingredients and blend with a wooden spoon or spatula until well incorporated.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread your cereal evenly.
Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, tossing the cereal around from time to time.
Remove from oven, drizzle honey and sprinkle cinnamon all over the cereal and mix it in real good.
Add fruits, seeds and nuts and mix until well incorporated.
Allow cereal to cool and dry completely in the pan, preferably overnight, before to store in an airtight container.

♥ Jul 29th, 2012

Acai Smoothie
Per Serving: 93 calories; 1 gram protein; 19 grams carbohydrate; 2 grams fat; 2 grams fiber; 4 servings
Ingredients: 3.5 oz. acai puree 1 cup blueberries 1 cup red seedless grapes 1 cup frozen dark cherries, pitted 1 cup water
Directions:
1. Attach the HealthMaster Pitcher to Base and rotate clockwise to lock in place. 2. Add all ingredients into the Pitcher. Secure and lock the Lid and Cap in place. Press ON button. Press RUN button. Increase the speed to 8 until blended and serve. Note: Use the Tamper as needed to assist in the blending process.

♥ Jul 29th, 2012

Cherry Jalapeno Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
150g frozen cherries
½ large jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and chopped finely
20g walnuts
1 cup coconut water
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
1 tbsp chia seeds, ground
1 scoop vanilla flavored whey protein powder
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Grind the chia seeds in using a coffee grinder or small food processor.
Cut the jalapeno pepper in half, remove the seeds and chop very finely. Save about a teaspoon to garnish.
Add all ingredients to your mini food processor or blender and process until smooth, about one minute.
Transfer drinking glass(es), garnish with a pinch of unsweetened grated coconut and reserved jalapeno peppers.
Sit back and prepare to be amazed!

♥ Jul 29th, 2012

GINGERBREAD SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS (serves 1)
½ cup cooked white beans
½ frozen banana
35g fresh ginger, chopped (no need to peel, just remove dry parts)
¼ cup 0% fat Greek yogurt
½ to ¾ cup unsweetened soy milk
½ scoop (2 tbsp) vanilla flavored whey protein powder
1 tbsp flaxseed meal
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp blackstrap molasses
1-2 tbsp flaked cereal (I used Heritage Flakes by Nature’s Path)
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients, except flaked cereal, to your food processor and process until smooth. Add cereal, pulse 2-3 times and transfer to serving glass.
Garnish with a handful of crushed cereal, if desired.

♥ Jul 29th, 2012

Blueberry Pancake Batter Smoothie

INGREDIENTS
½ cup cononut water
1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup 1% fat cottage cheese
¼ cup fat free Greek yogurt
1 tbsp coconut flour
2 tbsp date paste
1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
½ tsp baking soda *See note
¼ cup fresh blueberries
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients except blueberries to your mini food processor or blender and process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Add blueberries and pulse once or twice, just to break them up a little bit.
Transfer to drinking glass, or bowl, garnish with a few more fresh blueberries if desired and enjoy.
Notes

*(I happen to love the taste of baking soda in my pancake batter. Feel free to use less or to omit if you don’t care for it)

♥ Jul 29th, 2012

Papaya and coconut smoothie
Makes 5-6 servings 1 14oz can coconut milk 1 large fresh papaya, chopped and with no seeds 2-3 tablespoons honey Juice of 1 lime 1/4 cup flax seed meal 1 cup Greek yogurt 2 cups ice Blend all the ingredients in a blender for 30 seconds to 1 minute and serve.

♥ Jul 29th, 2012

Coconut Lime Tropical Smoothie
A blender 2/3 full of ice to start with..then… 3/4 can of coconut milk (or the whole thing depending on how much liquid you need) 1 can crushed pineapple, juice included Juice of 1 lime (no zest, though—makes it too zesty) 2 bananas about 1/2 c. sweetened, shredded coconut 1 T. sugar (or you could use honey) to taste. Add more if it’s not sweet enough. 1/4 c. wheat germ Handful of chia seeds Blend and serve. As it is with all smoothie recipes—-if it’s too thick, add milk or liquid as you go. You could also add some yogurt - I’d suggest something mild like vanilla.