Wellness
Smoothies You’ll Be Sippin’ on All Summer Long
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Packed with protein and nutrients, the smoothie is a classic and healthy snack you just can’t beat. This summer, break out the blender and stay cool with these easy and *delicious* recipes!
Wild Blueberry and Spirulina Smoothie
By far my favorite way to start the day, the key to this smoothie is the combination of homemade cashew milk, tasty wild blueberries, and Hawaiian Spirulina. Fruits, especially wild blueberries, are an antioxidant powerhouse—and are easy to find in the frozen section of your favorite health food store when they aren’t in season. Plus, wild blueberries and Hawaiian Spirulina are known to help remove heavy metals from your body. With an amazing amount of antioxidants and protein, Spirulina has been a great addition for my wellness routine.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
- 1 cup of homemade cashew milk
- 1 cup of coconut water
- 1 tsp of Hawaiian Spirulina
- Dash of Ceylon cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Pour cashew milk and coconut water into the blender, followed by banana and blueberries.
- Add Spirulina and cinnamon (and any optional ingredients listed below).
- Blend the ingredients until desired consistency, adding additional cashew milk if needed.
- Pour into your favorite mason jar, grab your glass straw and enjoy!
If you are looking to incorporate a little something extra to your Wild Blueberry and Spirulina Smoothie, here are a few of my favorite ingredients that make great additions to this recipe:
- 1/2 scoop of vegan protein powder
- 1/2 tsp of maca powder
- 1 tbsp of hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp of almond or nut butter or your choice
Strawberry Mango Bliss Smoothie
Nothing welcomes warm weather like mango—and it’s in season, so buying fresh mango is easy. Not only does this tropical fruit help to alkalize the entire body, but it also aids in digestion and is rich in antioxidants. Blend it with strawberries, and you’ll be sipping on paradise.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1 cup homemade cashew milk (or store-bought if you’re in a rush)
- Dash of Ceylon cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Pour cashew milk into the blender, followed by banana, mango, and strawberries.
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top (and any optional ingredients listed below).
- Blend until desired consistency, adding more cashew milk or water if needed.
- Pour and enjoy!
I like adding in one (or both) of these ingredients to my smoothie for a complimentary boost of not-so-sweet flavor:
- Handful of shredded coconut
- 1/2 tsp of raw cacao
Scrumptious Smoothie Bowl
If you’re bored of the same old oats every morning, grab a spoon and try this refreshing treat. Perfect for summer, this bowl has the same nutritional value as smoothies… plus, you’re chewing instead of drinking. Digestion starts long before food hits our stomach—it begins when we are chewing our food. Smoothie bowls have so many healing properties and antioxidants benefits and will leave you full and healthy for all that fun in the sun.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries of your choice
- 1-2 cups of preferred nut milk (I like to use almond)
- 1 tbsp of Hemp protein
- ½ teaspoon Açaí powder
- Dash of Ceylon cinnamon
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
Choose one or all!
- Almond butter or cashew butter
- Organic granola
- Hemp seeds
- Shredded coconut
- Bee pollen
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add nut milk, banana, and mixed berries to the blender.
- Sprinkle hemp protein, acai powder and cinnamon on top of mixture.
- Blend until desired consistency, adding more nut milk if needed.
- Scoop out into your favorite bowl and add your preferred toppings. Enjoy!
