Smoothie Soup with Nut Swirl

Serves 2
A party in a bowl, kids age three to 93 can’t resist this power-packed breakfast or healthy snack. It also makes a fantastically balanced dessert. Make sure to get the nuts, yogurt or coconut milk in there for good fats and to offset the carbohydrate.
Nutrition Tip: Smoothies are great for all body types IF [...]

Veggie Juice Smoothie

Serves 2
Who says you can’t make a smoothie out of veggies? This cheery spring smoothie is a detox in a glass – your liver will thank you for it. And if you can’t “swallow” the taste of veggie juice, this fruity concoction makes the medicine go down in the most delightful way. Great for kids [...]

Asian Pear and Watercress Smoothie

Serves 2
An exciting deviation from strawberries and bananas, this healthy green smoothie uses the sweet and crisp flavor of Asian pear with almond butter. Watercress is a detoxifier and adds a touch of spice, but not too much to overpower. This is a sweet smoothie with all the benefits of good fats, protein and greens.

Nutrition [...]

Cranberry Kombucha Smoothies with Festive Green Swirl

Serves 1-2
A perfectly festive holiday smoothie to keep you and your family healthy in the midst of candy canes, chocolate Santas, cheese popcorn and pumpkin pies. Frozen cranberries are blended with kombucha and warming spices to boost immunity and keep the “bad bugs” away. (This is a low-carb smoothie, less sweet than traditional smoothies.)

Nutrition Tip: [...]

Green Ginger-Peach-Lemongrass Smoothie

Serves 1-2
This Southeast Asian-inspired smoothie will get you out of the “same-old same-old” smoothie rut. Using sweet spices and roots adds flair and flavor, but also nutrition: Both ginger and lemongrass excel at boosting digestive fire and immunity.
Cooking Tip: Although pricey, I recommend a Vita-Mix high-speed blender for making smoothies. My motto is one [...]

Chocolate Scream (with variations!)

Makes 1 quart
For chocolate lovers only, this dairy-free, sugar-free delight has a much lower impact than commercial ice creams (even the dairy-free varieties). Using raw cocoa powder insures you can even take advantage of its famed anti-oxidant properties.

2 cups cashews or macadamia nuts, soaked in water to cover 30 minutes, drained
2 cups unsweetened oat milk
3/4 [...]

Galaxy Shake

Serves 1 adult or 2 kids
This high energy, high protein smoothie keeps ‘em going for the long haul. Great for breakfasts, afterschool snacks or a pre-game power boost. Rich carob, almond butter and a splash of mint will get them on their way!
1 cup whole milk, soy milk or nut milk
1/2 cup frozen berries
1 scoop [...]

Vanilla Scream (with variations!)

Makes 1 quart
This is my basic dairy-free ice cream recipe. It’s rich and satisfying… but better yet… YOU decide how much sweetener to use. Experimentation with maple or brown rice syrup is encouraged. I’ve found that a combination of cashews and oat milk make the richest and creamiest dairy-free ice creams without starches, gums or [...]

Strawberry Scream

Makes 1 quart
A variation on my basic Vanilla Ice Cream recipe, this fruity frozen cup brings a smile to anyone who loves sweet, fresh berries in the summertime. Of course, any kind of local, fresh and seasonal berry (or a combination) can be used.
2 cups cashews or macadamia nuts, soaked in water to cover 30 [...]

Hemp Milkshakes – Meg Harpool

Yield: 2 servings
This high-protein shake makes a perfectly healthy after school snack, a cool delight to beat the heat, or a light dessert to end a summer day. For an extra boost of good fats and protein, add a scoop of hemp powder. Try Living Harvest hemp milk, as it is lightly sweetened with brown [...]

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