Smoothies

I typed up some of our favorite smoothies for mom and thought I'd share them here too just in case others would like them.

Green Smoothie

1 1/2 cups almond milk

1/2 cup of coconut water (I never add this.)

2 leaves lacinato (dark greens) kale, spinach, or Swiss Chard, coarsely chopped

1/4 avocado

1/2 cup  mango chunks

Blend until Smooth.

Mango and Coconut Milk Shake

1 cup mango chunks

1/2 cup pinapple chunks

1 1/2 cups coconut milk

1-2 teaspoons brown rice syrup or stevia, to taste

Blend until smooth.

Blueberry, Carob, and Almond Milk Shake

1 cup blueberries

2 teaspoons raw carob powder, cacao powder, or cocoa*

1 1/2 cups almond milk

1 to 2 teaspoons brown rice syrup or stevia, to taste

1/2 cup ice (I've never use this.)

Blend until smooth.

*Cacao powder is the same thing as cocoa powder, but the raw form is usually called cacao.  It is preferable because it's packed with nutrients, including magnesium, and is high in antioxidants.

 

Energy Shake with Almond Butter and Cardamom

1/4 cup almond butter

1 tsp. ground cardamom (good without this too if you don't have it.)

1 1/2 cups purified water

1 cup frozen peaches

1-2 teaspoons brown rice syrup or stevia, to taste

Blend until smooth