Mango Banana Coconut Bowl

Makes 2/3 servings

 Kids love smoothie bowls just as much as adults and they make a favorite breakfast, snack or lunch especially when the base is thick, creamy and packed with antioxidants to keep us healthy! There are so many reasons to eat mango – the fibers are good for the gut and keep you regular and full.  Mango is sweet but doesn’t elevate blood sugar significantly due to its fiber content.  Mangoes are rich in vitamins A, C and E which strengthen the immune system, help with kidney function, cleanse the body and the beta carotene is good for eye health!

 Ingredients:

 SMOOTHIE:

4 cups frozen mango (slightly defrosted)

1 can whole coconut milk

½ tsp. vanilla

1 banana

TOPPINGS:

Sliced strawberries

Toasted coconut chips (I used Dang)

1 tbs. chia seeds

1 fig sliced

Grated lemon rind

Preparation:

-       Add all smoothie ingredients to high-powered blender and blend until creamy and smooth. 

-       Pour half of your smoothie into a bowl and top with slices strawberries, coconut chips (I love the wonderful crunch against the smooth base), chia, fig and grated lemon rind.

-       You can freeze any remainder and the next morning just re-blend the frozen smoothie, pour into smoothie bowl and add your favorite toppings!

Blueberry Cauliflower Smoothie

Serves 1

This is my version of The Clean Plate’s blueberry and cauliflower smoothie.  Yes, cauliflower in a smoothie sounds strange but it actually adds so much creaminess and is a great alternative for banana if you're trying to have less sugar and fewer carbs.  You can also combine 1/2 banana with frozen cauliflower.  Packed with antioxidants and protein, this smoothie is a great breakfast, post work out drink or anytime snack! 

Ingredients:

• ½ cup frozen wild blueberries

• ½ cup frozen cauliflower

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond butter

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1-2 Medjool pitted dates

• Juice of ½ lemon or lime

Preparation:

• Combine everything in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

• Serve and enjoy!

Soothing Chamomile Ginger Turmeric Tea

Serves 1-2

There’s nothing more comforting on a cold rainy day than a cup of chamomile tea. This is a fun twist with the addition of ginger and turmeric, both offering even more healing and anti-inflammatory benefits than chamomile alone. This amazing combo is beneficial for insomnia, anxiety, stress, overall digestion, swelling reduction, joint, muscle and nerve pain, liver and circulatory support as well as decreasing inflammation that is attributed to arthritis and so many other autoimmune disorders such as lupus, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag chamomile tea

• 3-4 slices freshly peeled ginger

• 3-4 slices freshly peeled turmeric

• Half freshly squeezed lemon

• 1-2 teaspoons raw honey (optional)

• Boiling water

Preparation:

• Place chamomile tea bag, ginger and turmeric in a saucepan, bowl or large mug. Cover with boiling water. Let steep for at least 3-5 minutes (or as long as desired).

• Add squeezed lemon juice.

• Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into serving mug.

• Add honey if desired.

• Serve and enjoy!

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Makes 2 servings

This insanely delicious gluten and dairy-free smoothie tastes just like a slice of pumpkin pie!  It’s an easy to make, thick creamy milkshake packed with healthy ingredients that both you and your kids will love! It makes the perfect fall breakfast, post-workout recovery or afternoon snack.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Almond or Coconut Milk
• 2 ripe frozen Bananas
• 3/4 cup of pure Pumpkin Puree
• ¼ tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
• ¼ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Raw Honey

Preparation:

• Add all ingredients to high-powered blender and blend until creamy and smooth.  Enjoy!

Banana Mango Superfood Smoothie

Makes 1-2 servings

Get some green into your diet by starting your day on the right foot with this creamy, sweet, bright and refreshing superfood-packed green smoothie.  The banana and mango create a rich, creamy base, while the spinach, almond milk, ginger and peanut butter balance them out.  This smoothie is packed with fiber, healthy fats and protein and will lay a great foundation for your day by keeping you satisfied for hours!

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup frozen mango
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 small piece of fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 1 scoop of plant based protein powder (I used Sunwarrior Warrior Blend Organic Plant-Based Protein Vanilla)
• 8 ounces of almond milk

Preparation:

• Add all smoothie ingredients to high-powered blender and blend until creamy and smooth. 
• Enjoy! 

Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

Makes 1-2 servings

This smoothie is packed with fiber, healthy fats and protein and will lay a great foundation for your day by keeping you satisfied for hours!  This smoothie is also perfect to add in a little bit of green with avocado or spinach.  The avocado will make the smoothie even creamier and neither the avocado or the spinach will change the taste at all. 

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats 
• ½ cup organic plain yogurt (I used organic Wallaby)
• ¾ cup unsweetened organic almond milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons honey or 2-3 Medjool dates
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
• 3-4 ice cubes
• ½ avocado (optional)
• ½ cup spinach (optional)
• chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation:

• Add all smoothie ingredients to high-powered blender and blend until creamy and smooth. 
• Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top. (Optional)
• Enjoy! 

Apple Crisp Smoothie

Makes 1-2 servings

This smoothie literally made history in my house.  Despite my son loving many different kinds of fruit, for some reason he didn’t like any other smoothie combination until I made this one.  He is obsessed with apples, so I decided to come up with a smoothie that tasted like apple crisp and he LOVES it!  It’s truly delicious and packed with protein and fiber, making it a great breakfast or after school snack.  I also love this smoothie because I can try to sneak in a little bit of green with avocado or spinach.  The avocado will make the smoothie even creamier and neither the spinach nor the avocado will change the taste at all.  And if needed I can simply explain that the hint of green is from using granny smith apples!

Ingredients:

• 2 large honey crisp apples
• 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
• ½ cup organic plain yogurt
• ¾ cup almond milk
• 2 teaspoons honey
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
• 3-4 ice cubes

Preparation:

• Add all smoothie ingredients to high-powered blender and blend until creamy and smooth. 
• Enjoy! 

Creamy Chocolate Smoothie

Makes 1 generous serving

This creamy and dairy-free smoothie tastes just like a thick milkshake and is packed with healthy ingredients that both you and your kids will love! It makes the perfect breakfast, afterschool snack or guilt-free dessert.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces Almond Milk

• 1 ripe Banana

• 3-4 Dates

• ½ Avocado

• 2 tablespoons Raw Cacao Powder (I used Navitas Organics)

• 2 tablespoons Almond Butter

• Handful of Baby Spinach

• 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseeds

Preparation:

• Add all ingredients to high-powered blender and blend until creamy and smooth.

• Using a vegetable peeler, make some dark chocolate shavings as a topping.

• Enjoy!

Beetroot Zinger

Makes 1 serving

Beets are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet!  They are loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals and are rich in antioxidants (think bright purple color) and phytochemicals.  Their powerhouse nutrients can help to lower blood pressure, strengthen your immune system, fight cancer and inflammation, boost stamina, support detoxification and support brain and bone health.  And don’t toss the green leafy tops – they are among the healthiest part of the plant! This delicious recipe is a great source of long-lasting energy and the perfect way to start off your morning! 

Ingredients:

• 1 Cucumber
• 1 cup Spinach
• 1 piece fresh Ginger
• 1 Apple
• 4 Celery Stalks
• ½ cup Parsley
• 2 Beets with Greens
• 1 Lime

Preparation:

• Place all ingredients into juicer.
• Enjoy!

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

Makes 2 servings

This smoothie is perfect for those busy mornings when you need something on-the-go, and don’t have time to sit and eat something. Not only is it super healthy, but it’s delicious and takes less than 5 minutes to make.  I love to make this for my kids before school.  They love the rich and creamy texture and the addition of oatmeal makes it super filling so they feel satisfied for hours.

Ingredients:

• 1 Frozen Banana
• 2 cups Frozen Strawberries
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 3/4 cup Gluten-Free Old Fashioned Oats
• 1-2 Dates (optional – for added sweetness)
• 2 tablespoons Almond Butter (optional)
• 1-2 cups unsweetened Almond Milk

Preparation:

Add all smoothie ingredients to high-powered blender and blend until creamy and smooth.   Enjoy!

Whole-Food Protein Shake

Serves 1

This shake is a nutritional powerhouse and will keep you feeling full for hours!  Feel free to add more or less of whatever you want or enjoy it as is.  

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen Berries (Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries etc.)
• 1 handful Goji Berries
• ½ Organic Lemon with rind or 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
• 1 tablespoon Hemp Seeds
• 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseeds
• 2 Brazil Nuts
• 2 Walnuts
• 1 Handful Baby Spinach
• ½ Sweet Apple
• 1 Date
• 2 scoops Vegetable Based Protein Powder (optional)
• Unsweetened Almond Milk

Optional Add Ins:

• 1 tablespoon Almond Butter
• 1 teaspoon Maca Powder
• 3-4 Frozen Kale Stems
• ½ Avocado
• ½ Banana

Preparation:

• Throw all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
• Blend and Enjoy

Repair and Revive Juice

Makes 1 serving

This is the juice that made me a juice lover.  I ordered it at a juice bar while away on vacation and I couldn’t believe how delicious it was!  Sweet from the apple, slightly spicy from the ginger and slightly tangy from the lime – yum!  I wanted to recreate it at home and I’ve been making it ever since.  Try it and let me know what you think!

Ingredients:

• 1 Cucumber
• 1 cup Spinach
• 1 small piece fresh Ginger
• 1 Apple
• 4 Celery Stalks
• ½ Lime

Preparation:

• Place all ingredients into juicer.
• Enjoy!