Fall Reset Smoothies

Recipes make 2 moderate servings (increase or decrease liquid liquid in order to adjust quantity)

Grounded Roots

1 ½ cups water or coconut water

1 small-medium beet peeled and chopped

1 small carrot, peeled and chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 loose cup spinach or kale

1/3 cup parsley or mint

½-1 apple, cored

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 inch piece of ginger chopped

3 tbsp each mixed seeds & pumpkin seeds

Cultured Coconut &/or MS prebiotic

Cheery Almond Cherry

1 ½ cups unsweet almond milk or water

1 cup frozen cherries

½ cup frozen or fresh pomegranate seeds or blackberries

1 loose cup spinach or kale

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tbsp almond butter or 6 raw almonds

3 tbsp each mixed seeds & pumpkin seeds

Cultured Coconut &/or MS prebiotic

Creamy Blueberry Bliss

¾ cup canned coconut milk (full fat)

¾ cup water

1 pear, cored

2 cups frozen blueberries

1 cup spinach or kale

½ avocado

few sprigs of basil or mint leaves

3 Brazil nuts

3 tbsp each mixed seeds & pumpkin seeds

Cultured Coconut &/or MS prebiotic

Sunshine Boost – Flu Fighter

1 ½ cups coconut water or coconut milk & water (half & half)

½ cup fresh or frozen mango

½ cup fresh or frozen pomegranate or blackberry

½ red grapefruit peeled

1 cup or spinach or kale

½ " fresh turmeric root

½ " fresh ginger root

pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

3 tbsp each mixed seeds & pumpkin seeds

Cultured Coconut &/or MS prebiotic

Pumpkin Chai

½ cup canned coconut milk

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

1 tablespoon almond butter or 6 raw almonds

½ - 1 frozen banana

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

pinch each of nutmeg, cardamon, ginger & allspice

3 tbsp each mixed seeds & pumpkin seeds

Cultured Coconut &/or MS prebiotic

Smoothie Bowl Alternative: Want an alternative to a liquid breakfast?  Turn your smoothie into a smoothie bowl by topping it with organic coconut, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, berries, etc.  Or build a layered breakfast bowl with a base of chia pudding or overnight oats, layered with smoothie and topped with nuts and seeds.

Fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies are deeply nourishing, alkalizing, energizing and satisfying. They are easy to digest and a great way to start the day.  Here are some important considerations when making your smoothies:

Options for liquid base:

• Pure, filtered water is the most simple and affordable option.
• Coconut water is a great base for smoothies as it contains electrolyte minerals which nourish, hydrate and energize. It also adds sweetness. Be sure to purchase pure coconut water as some brands contain sugar and additives.  Consider diluting coconut water with filtered water.
• Easy homemade almond milk: For a creamier consistency make your own almond milk in a Vitamix or Ninja. Simply add 4 tbsp of almond butter to 4 cups of water, blend and refrigerate.  Or make a single serving by adding 1 tbsp of almond butter to 1.5 cups water and blend before adding your smoothie ingredients.
• Premade plant-based milk: Canned organic coconut milk (dilute with water if desired), Califia almond milk, Elmhurst nut milks are the purest options - check labels for sugars and additives with other brands.

Optional Additions to your smoothie:  Any of these foods and whole food supplements can be used regularly in your smoothie during the reset for additional nutrition.  They may be continued beyond our 10-day experience

• Green Superfood powders: VegeGreens, Perfect Greens, AquaGreens, or Moringa make an amazing addition to smoothies as they contain a wide range of antioxidants, chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and fiber which cleanse, nourish, energize, and alkalize our cells and body. Add a Green Powder to your smoothie or enjoy it in the afternoon in water as a refreshing “pick up” in water.

• Super Seed Mix: For a 10-day smoothie supply, you will need: 1/2 cup each of flax, hemp, chia, sesame as well as 2 cups of pumpkin seeds. Combine and mix flax, hemp, chia and sesame in a jar.  Keep a jar of pumpkin seeds separate. It is recommended to add 3 tbsp of mixed seeds and 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds to each smoothie daily.  The addition of seeds to smoothies increases fiber, protein, and essential fats. This will provide approximately 15 grams of protein to your smoothie daily.

• Cultured Coconut Probiotic: Add 1 tbsp of Cultured Coconut to your smoothie for additional gut support. Those who are new to this product are advised to start with 1 tsp daily, gradually increasing to 1 tbsp (3 tsp) over 7-14 days.

• MS Prebiotic: Add 1 scoop of MS prebiotic to your smoothie also for additional gut support.  Those who are new to this product are advised to start with 1/3 of a scoop daily, gradually increasing to 1 full scoop over 7-14 days.