Raw Cacao and Banana Almond Milkshake

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Serves 1

You will need:

1/2 avocado

1/2 banana

1-2 tbsp dried unsweetened cranberries (optional)

1/4 cup frozen blueberries (optional)

1-2 tbsp raw honey or erythritol

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp raw cacao powder

up to 1 cup almond milk, to your desired consistency

1 tbsp cold-pressed coconut oil (optional)

1/2 tbsp Maca Root Powder

Blend with some ice cubes until a good smoothie consistency, enjoy!  Gently stir-in some chia seeds for extra texture and omega-3.

Avocado, spinach and banana smoothie

 

Makes one large serving 16oz, double recipe for 2-4 people

You will need:

1/2 Hass avocado

1/2 banana (optional)

up to 1 cup almond milk or coconut milk

1 tbsp chia seeds

1 tbsp goji berries (optional)

small handful raw spinach, chopped

Stevia leaves, raw honey, or coconut palm sugar, or any combo of the three

your favorite mineral/protein powder (with no artificial ingredients or sweeteners)

ice

chilled glasses/mugs

1.  Scoop out avocado and peel the banana and put into blender.  Add chia seeds, spinach and goji berries.

2.  Pour enough almond or coconut milk into the blender to come to the top of the banana and avocado.  Add mineral powder, and blend for one minute.

3.  Add small amounts of your favorite natural sweetener at a time until it reaches the taste you like.

4.  Add some ice, blend until it is a smoothie.  Pour into a chilled glass.

Almond Milk/Aloe/Strawberry Shake

Almond Milk/Aloe/Strawberry Shake

(makes 2-3 3 servings)

1 1/2 c almond milk, unsweetened

6-8 organic strawberries, chopped

3-4 cups crushed ice

1 tbsp coconut palm sugar (optional)

Stevia to taste

1 tsp pure vanilla

1 “leaf” of raw aloe (Use a knife to cut down both edges, then split down the middle, to expose the gel.  Then scrape out with a serrated edge.)

Blend all ingredients until smooth.