MONTHLY FLYER
Detox Smoothies
Fresh vegetable and fruit smoothies are deeply cleansing, alkalizing and nourishing. They are easy to digest and a great way to start the day.
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.
Options for liquid base:
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Pure, filtered water is the simplest, most affordable option.
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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 in your smoothie.
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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.
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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, Ergogenics Adventure Greens, Younited Greens, 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: 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 separately. 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, minerals and essential fats. This will provide approximately 15 grams of protein in your smoothie.
Plant Protein Powder: For additional protein add ½-1 scoop of plant-based protein such as Progressive Fermented Protein, VegiDay Protein, Ergogenics, Niyama, Iron Vegan or Garden of Life.
SMOOTHIE RECIPES
Makes 2 servings (add more liquid to increase quantity). Reduce recipe by half if serving 1.
Blend the following ingredients in a high powdered blender.
Hydration Blast (Ultimate Headache Relief)
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½ cups of coconut water
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1 cup water
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1 cup of romaine lettuce
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1 stalk celery
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½ cup cucumber
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1 cup of pineapple
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1/2 inch ginger root
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Few sprigs of fresh mint
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3 tbsp mixed seeds & 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Blueberry Bliss
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½ cups coconut water
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1 cup water
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2 stalks celery
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½ ripe apple
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1 cup frozen blueberries
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handful of leafy greens
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¼ cup fresh parsley
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½ inch piece of ginger root
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dash cinnamon
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3 tbsp mixed seeds & 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Creamy Avocado Goddess
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½ cup coconut water
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1 cup water
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1 ripe avocado
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1 ripe pear, seeded
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handful of leafy greens
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2 inch piece cucumber
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juice of 1 lime
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3 tbsp each mixed seeds & pumpkin seeds
Nourishing Roots
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½ cup coconut water
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1 small beet peeled and chopped
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1 medium carrot
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½ apple
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1/4 lemon peeled
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handful leafy greens
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1/2 cup parsley
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3 tbsp each mixed seeds & pumpkin seeds
Apple Dandelion Refresher
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½ cup coconut water
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1 cup filtered water
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½ green apple, chopped
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handful dandelion greens
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½ cup mango
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1 celery stalk
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1 tbsp sunflower seeds
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Juice of ½ lemon or lime
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3 tbsp of seed mix + 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Tropical Treat
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1 1/2 cups coconut milk
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1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
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½ cup fresh papaya or mango
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1/2 avocado
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1 tbsp sweetened shredded unsweetened coconut
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handful of spinach or kale (optional)
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3 tbsp mixed seeds & 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Enlightened
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1 cup organic coconut milk
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2 cups watermelon
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1/2 cup frozen raspberries or pomegranate
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6-10 mint or basil leaves
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3 tbsp each mixed seeds & pumpkin seeds
