SPRING RESET SMOOTHIE RECIPES

Fresh vegetable and fruit smoothies are deeply cleansing, alkalizing and nourishing. 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 simplest, most 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), Califia almond milk, Elmhurst nut milks are the purest options - check labels for sugars and additives with other brands.

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

Super Seed Mix:  For a 10 day smoothie supply, you will need: 1/2 cup each flax, hemp, chia and 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 recipe daily.  The addition of seeds to smoothies increases fiber, protein, and essential fats. This will provide approximately 15 grams of protein in your smoothie.

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 a week.

Apple, Ginger & Blueberry Bliss

1 ½ cups liquid base of choice

1 small apple, cored (or ½ large)

1 cup frozen blueberries

handful of leafy greens

¼ cup fresh parsley

½ “ piece of ginger root, peeled

½ tsp cinnamon

3 tbsp each mixed seeds & pumpkin seeds

1 tbsp Cultured Coconut probiotic

Creamy Avocado Goddess

1 ½-2 cups water or coconut water

1 ripe avocado

1 ripe pear, seeded

handful of leafy greens

1-2 inch piece english cucumber

juice of 1 lime

¼ cup sprouts (optional)

3 tbsp each mixed seeds & pumpkin seeds

1 tbsp Cultured Coconut probiotic

Enlightened

1 cup organic coconut milk

2 cups watermelon

1 cup frozen raspberries or pomegranate

6-10 mint or basil leaves

3 tbsp each mixed seeds & pumpkin seeds

1 tbsp Cultured Coconut probiotic

Tropical Mint

1 ½ cup coconut water or water

1 cup pineapple

1 rib celery

handful leafy greens

10 fresh mint leaves

6 Brazil nuts or 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds

3 tbsp mixed seed

1 tbsp Cultured Coconut probiotic

Nourishing Roots

1.5 cups water or coconut water

1 small-medium beet peeled and chopped

1 medium carrot

½ apple

1/4 lemon peeled

handful leafy greens

1/2 cup parsley

3 tbsp each mixed seeds & pumpkin seeds

1 tbsp Cultured Coconut probiotic

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