c2o Orange Fresca

How to make c2o Orange Fresca Recipe - I have shopped so much for coconut water that instead of writing out the words on every grocery list, I just abbreviate coconut water to C20. This refreshing tonic combines cooling C20 and fresh orange juice, resulting in a sweet and tangy beverage perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. Whole chia seeds expand in water, creating a gel-like consistency that is exceptionally good for digestion and the removal of toxins from your body. Shredded, unsweetened coconut increases your body’s ability to ward off infections and the zest of an orange is abundantly rich in vitamin C, an effective immune booster and skin-toning nutrient.

Yield: approximately one 16-ounce (475 ml) fresca

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons (5 g) chia seeds
1/4 cup (60 ml) water
1 tablespoon (5 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
3/4 cup (175 ml) fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon (20 g) maple syrup
1/2 cup (20 ml) coconut water
10 ice cubes

Method:
In a small glass, combine the chia seeds and water and let rest at room temperature for ten minutes. Stir and let rest another ten minutes.

Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the shredded coconut, orange zest, orange juice, maple syrup, coconut water, and ice.

Blend on high for 20 seconds.

Transfer to a large jar and stir in the chia seeds and their soaking water. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Dream Bar Smoothie

How to make Dream Bar Smoothie Recipe - remember dream bars? The sweet, gooey, and coconut-rich treats often included in holiday cookie tins? As a child, the tins gifted to our family would include only one or two dream bars among the tasty bunch, and my three brothers and I would fight over who would get a bite of the tantalizing treat. today, I no longer have to elbow my way through sibling rivalry to relish in dream bar decadence. I just blend up ingredients reminiscent of the dessert, and because the ingredients are super nutritious, I don’t feel the least bit guilty! This smoothie is sweetened with sugary dates, which happen to be high in fiber. The fiber staves off hunger and keeps your bowels happy. Coconut butter helps burn calories from its high percentage of medium-chain fatty acids, and coconut water not only sweetens naturally, it also hydrates. Pecans contribute to this smoothie’s classic dream bar taste and are rich in plant sterols, known for their cholesterol-lowering ability.

Yield: approximately one 12-ounce (355 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon (16 g) coconut butter
4 pitted medjool dates
1 tablespoon (7 g) pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120 ml) light coconut milk
3/4 cup (177 ml) coconut water
1 teaspoon unsweetened shredded coconut

Method:
In a blender, combine the coconut butter, dates, pecans, vanilla, coconut milk, and coconut water.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth.

Transfer to a serving glass and sprinkle with shredded coconut. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Dream Bar Smoothie

Hottie Smoothie

How to make Hottie Smoothie Recipe - This creamy delight has some serious kick! Not only does jalapeño impart a unique flavor burst to accompanying sweet ingredients, it stimulates circulation and reduces blood pressure. Fresh, tangy orange juice marries beautifully with smooth and rich coconut milk. The juice boosts your immune system with its abundance of vitamin C. Kale’s sulfur compounds clear toxins and carcinogens from your body, and fresh lime juice helps to improve digestive function and increases metabolism. All of these ingredients, when combined, showcase the magnificent interplay of sweet, tang, and spice.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1 large handful spinach
2 large kale leaves, de-ribbed and chopped
1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 small jalapeño, half of seeds removed
1 cup (235 ml) fresh orange juice
1/4 cup (60 ml) coconut milk
1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut water

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Hottie Smoothie

Sweet and Spicy Smoothie

How to make Sweet and Spicy Smoothie Recipe - During travels to Thailand, I loved snacking on fresh mango served with sweet and spicy red chili sauce. Upon my return, I wanted to capture the same flavors but in a nourishing and refreshing shake. This smoothie combines metabolism-revving Thai chili with succulent mango and sweet banana. All are blended with cooling coconut water and creamy coconut milk, which provide natural sugars and heart-healthy fats. Basil adds a savory and complex hint to this unexpectedly delicious smoothie.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 cup (90 g) frozen mango chunks
1/4 medium avocado
1/4 thai red bird chili or 1/2 medium red jalapeño, seeds removed (to taste)
3 basil leaves, preferably thai basil
1/2 medium banana
1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut milk
3/4 cup (175 ml) coconut water
1 teaspoon shredded unsweetened coconut

Method:
In a blender, combine the mango, avocado, chili, Thai basil, banana, coconut milk, and coconut water.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth.

Transfer to a serving glass and sprinkle with shredded coconut. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Sweet and Spicy Smoothie

Copacabana Smoothie

How to make Copacabana Smoothie Recipe - Think piña colada with a hit of healthy greens. Fresh cucumber adds a cool factor while delivering a heavy dose of zinc, a skin beautifying mineral. Spinach provides you with an abundance of vitamins such as eye-supporting A, immune system–boosting C, and energizing B. Avocado is full of fiber and easily digestible fat. Pineapple contains bromelein, a fruit enzyme that aids in the digestion of protein. It also provides tropical flavor that is known for its harmonious interplay with the sweet and nutty flavor of coconut.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 cup (80 g) frozen pineapple bits
1/4 cucumber, chopped
1 large handful spinach
2 tablespoons (15 g) vanilla plant protein powder (such as pea or hemp)
1/4 medium avocado
1 cup (235 ml) coconut water
1 tablespoon (5 g) unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded coconut

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Union Smoothie

How to make Union Smoothie Recipe - Smoothies are generally called smoothies for a reason. rich and creamy or silky smooth are the name of the game, but I just love to shake things up a bit when it comes to the classic smoothie paradigm. For this one, I’ve suggested tossing in some whole sacha inchi seeds to create an unexpected union of creaminess and crunch. As you delight in this decadent blend, your body will adore the brain-tingling effect omega fatty acids impart. Sweet and tangy cherries boost your antioxidant reserves and harmoniously blend with blood sugar–moderating lucuma. They both slide in to complement the flavor of nutty sacha inchi.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons (16 g) sacha inchi protein powder
1 cup (155 g) fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) hemp milk
1 tablespoon (15 g) lucuma powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons (40 g) maple syrup
10 chocolate covered sacha
inchi seeds, whole

Method:
In a blender, combine the sacha inchi protein powder, cherries, hemp milk, lucuma powder,vanilla extract, and maple syrup.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until completely smooth.

Pour into a serving glass and stir in the chocolate covered sacha inchi seeds. Enjoy!

Malted Maca Inchi Shake

How to make Malted Maca Inchi Shake Recipe - Many people have a hard time getting going in the morning without a dose of caffeine to bump them out of a sleepy stupor. Others can’t touch the stuff without a major case of the jitters. Whether you’re trying to cut back on coffee or looking for an alternative early morning power-up, I highly recommend this smooth and creamy confection. Aside from the powerful nutritional kick of sacha inchi seeds, this smoothie also includes a serving of maca, which increases energy levels while supporting your entire endocrine system! That means instead of burning out your adrenals, you could actually support them without missing the extra energy from caffeinated drinks.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 cup (84 g) sacha inchi seeds
2 cups (475 ml) water
1 medium frozen banana
2 teaspoons (10 g) maca powder
1 tablespoon (15 g) lucuma powder
3 pitted medjool dates
1 tablespoon (7 g) green powder (such as spirulina or chlorella)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
10 ice cubes

Method:
In a blender, combine the sacha inchi seeds and water. Blend until smooth, about one minute.

line a large bowl or pitcher with a nut milk bag or set in a strainer lined with cheesecloth. Pour through the blended sacha inchi seeds.

Press the sacha inchi milk through the strainer and return to the blender.

add the frozen banana, maca powder, lucuma powder, dates, green powder, vanilla extract, sea salt, and ice.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until completely smooth.Serve cold, and enjoy!

Matcha Sacha Milk Shake

How to make Matcha Sacha Milk Shake Recipe - You are cordially invited to drink this blend daily to enhance your longevity and give aging the old one-two! Sacha inchi seeds are chock-full of macronutrients, which keep you satisfied for hours, but the antioxidant power of matcha keeps you feeling and looking radiant for the long haul. Its free radical–repelling ability supports youthfulness, a reduction in disease, and contributes to the glow of vibrant health! And even though it does contain caffeine, an amino acid in the tea known as L-theanine has a calming effect and counteracts any jitteriness.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) milk shake

Ingredients:
1/2 cup (84 g) sacha inchi seeds
2 cups (475 ml) water
1 tablespoon (8 g) sacha inchi protein powder
1/4 medium avocado
2 teaspoons (4 g) matcha powder
5 pitted medjool dates
1 tablespoon (9 g) sunflower seeds

Method:
In a blender, combine the sacha inchi seeds and water. Blend until smooth, about one minute.

line a large bowl or pitcher with a nut milk bag or set in a strainer lined with cheesecloth. Pour through the blended sacha inchi seeds.

Press the sacha inchi milk through the strainer and return to the blender.

Add the protein powder, avocado, matcha powder, dates, and sunflower seeds.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until completely smooth. Serve cold and enjoy!

Matcha Sacha Milk Shake

Mighty Mint Smoothie

How to make Mighty Mint Smoothie Recipe - This smoothie includes some of my absolute favorite nutritious foods on the planet. Protein-packed sacha inchi powder ensures that not only do you get sustained energy and muscle support, but that you get a healthy dose of brain-building omega fatty acids to boot! And, as if it couldn’t get better than that, I’ve thrown in one of my all-time adored digestive tonic herbs, our humble and familiar friend, peppermint. Not only is peppermint excellent for stimulating digestion and soothing upset stomachs, it increases circulation, ensuring those smoothie nutrients travel through your bloodstream with efficiency. This is one smoothie to turn to when you need all of your daily nutrition in one straight shot!

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons (16 g) sacha inchi protein powder
2 cups (475 ml) unsweetened hemp or almond milk
1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach leaves
1 medium kale leaf
6 pitted medjool dates
1/2 medium avocado
10 fresh mint leaves
2 drops peppermint essential oil or 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
pinch of sea salt

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Serve in a tall glass with a sprig of mint.

Mighty Mint Smoothie

Warrior Smoothie

How to make Warrior Smoothie Recipe - Smooth, luscious, and chocolaty may be what you associate with dessert, but I’m talking about a superpowered breakfast with this recipe! You’ll be powered by protein with this warrior’s morning delight. Cacao provides more than sixty antioxidants and imparts a richness that will bring the whole family to the table for the most important meal of the day. turn your whole family into weekday warriors with this supremely sumptuous smoothie!

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons (24 g) sacha inchi protein powder
1 medium banana
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons (12 g) raw cacao powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Serve with a dusting of cacao powder. Enjoy!

Pure Braun Smoothie

How to make Pure Braun Smoothie Recipe - Get your greens and omega-3s in this tasty and nutrient-dense smoothie. Spinach and romaine lettuce provide antioxidants, an abundance of bone-strengthening calcium, and plenty of vitamin C, which is excellent for immunity and tissue repair. Plant-based protein helps to build muscle mass and keeps you feeling fuller longer as does the fiber-rich flax meal. Flax oil provides you with your daily required intake of heart- and brainnourishing omega-3 fatty acids. The bite of the greens gently slips into the background, masked by sweet banana, coconut water, and vanillaflavored protein powder, leaving a pleasant taste dancing on your palette.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 medium banana
2 tablespoons (15 g) vanilla plant protein powder (such as pea or hemp)
1 handful spinach
3 large romaine leaves
1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut milk
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) coconut water
2 teaspoons (5 g) flax meal
1 teaspoon flax oil

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Zucchini Bread Smoothie

How to make Zucchini Bread Smoothie Recipe - This delectable smoothie tastes just like zucchini bread but can be enjoyed without guilt. Full of fiber, protein, and healthy fat, it will sustain you for hours, making it an excellent breakfast option. Zucchini is rich in magnesium, and one serving contains 40 percent of the rDA of manganese, which supports the metabolization of proteins and carbohydrates. Gluten-free oats provide fiber and density, and the warming spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove act as anti-inflammatories. The addition of almond butter not only boosts the delicious zucchini bread flavor, its monounsaturated fats also support heart health and reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1 small zucchini, ends trimmed, chopped
1/2 medium banana
2 pitted medjool dates
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup (20 g) gluten-free oats
1 tablespoon (15 g) almond butter
2 teaspoons (5 g) ground flax
pinch of ground cloves
pinch of sea salt
1 cup (235 ml) unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup (120 ml) water

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Zucchini Bread Smoothie

Flax ‘N’ Berry Smoothie

How to make Flax ‘N’ Berry Smoothie Recipe - Simple and bursting with heart-protecting, brain-boosting, and digestion-supporting goodness, this smoothie is both delicious and nutritious! Strawberries have huge antioxidant power and an abundance of immunity-aiding and muscle-loving vitamin C. Flax oil delivers omega-3 fatty acids, and a kiss of maple syrup adds subtle sweetness.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 medium banana
1 cup (225 g) frozen strawberries
1 tablespoon (7 g) ground flax
1 teaspoon flax oil
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 teaspoon maple syrup

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Turmeric Mango Lassi

How to make Turmeric Mango Lassi Recipe - turmeric and fresh ginger are incredible digestive aids and have potent anti-inflammatory properties. Adding them to your diet can support bowel regularity, soothe indigestion, and reduce arthritic pain and muscle aches. They are also powerful immune boosters. Sweet mango contains tartaric and malic acids, which promote body alkalinity. We want a more alkaline ph in the body to ward off infections and disease. Creamy and decadent coconut yogurt and milk marry perfectly with tropical mango, sugary banana, and dates. Ground flax meal adds silkiness and density, resulting in a refreshing and luscious Indian-inspired health shake.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) lassi

Ingredients:
1 container (6 ounce or 170 g) coconut yogurt (plain or vanilla)
1/2 medium banana
2 pitted medjool dates
1/2 cup (90 g) frozen mango chunks
1 piece (1/2 inch, or 1 cm) fresh ginger, peeled
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons (5 g) ground flax meal
1 cup (235 ml) coconut milk

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Matcha Maker Smoothie

How to make Matcha Maker Smoothie Recipe - Matcha, a finely milled green tea powder, is used in Japanese tea ceremonies. Drinking matcha delivers far more nutrients to your system than sipping common green tea. When you drink matcha, you are drinking the ground whole leaf as opposed to just the brewed tea achieved by steeping the leaves. Matcha is extremely high in antioxidant content, and, as discovered by tufts University researchers, is significantly higher in antioxidants than pomegranates or blueberries. It has a naturally robust and nutty flavor, which marries harmoniously with coconut. Though it does contain caffeine, the amount in this smoothie is only one-fourth of that of a 12-ounce (355 ml) cup of coffee. In addition, the caffeine in matcha has an alkalinizing effect on the body rather than an acidic response like that of coffee and colas. The slightly “green” taste of the matcha is delicately balanced with sweet fresh dates, creamy coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Flax adds a delicate nutty flavor and delivers essential fatty acids to ensure your teatime is packed with brain-nourishing nutrients.

Yield: approximately one 16-ounce (475 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon (5 g) coconut flakes
2 teaspoons (5 g) flax meal
1 teaspoon matcha tea powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 pitted medjool dates
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 cup (235 ml) coconut milk
1 cup (235 ml) water

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Matcha Maker Smoothie

Vanilla Velvet Smoothie

How to make Vanilla Velvet Smoothie Recipe - Sometimes it’s fun to have a creamy vanilla treat just like the ice cream we enjoyed as kids. This simple concoction is cool, smooth, sweet, and surprisingly nutritious. Coconut water is a natural electrolyte, making this an ideal shake to enjoy after a workout. The bioavailable protein in the hemp powder is delivered in its most effective form to promote post-workout tissue repair. A touch of sea salt helps to restore salts lost through perspiration, and hemp seeds deliver fat and fiber that will whisk your hunger pains away.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1 cup (235 ml) coconut milk
1 cup (235 ml) coconut water
3 tablespoons (23 g) vanilla hemp protein powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch sea salt
10 ice cubes
1 teaspoon hemp seeds

Method:
In a blender, combine the coconut milk and water, hemp protein, vanilla extract, sea salt, and ice.

Blend on high for 20 seconds.

Transfer to a serving glass, sprinkle with hemp seeds, and enjoy!

Spiced Choco Pod Smoothie

How to make Spiced Choco Pod Smoothie Recipe - If you like Mexican hot cacao, you’ll love this cooler version! Banana provides a thick and creamy base for this smoothie and an abundance of potassium, an essential mineral for maintaining healthy blood pressure. Chocolate hemp protein powder not only boosts the flavor of this anytime shake, it provides protein necessary for healthy tissue repair. The warming spices of cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne combine with the chocolate flavor magnificently and stimulate metabolic function. (Can you say: burn calories while you sip?) And last but not least, a touch of hemp oil reduces inflammation in the body and promotes heart health. That deserves a cha-cha-cha if you ask me!

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 medium banana
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) unsweetened hemp milk
3 tablespoons (23 g) chocolate hemp protein powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
small pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon hemp oil

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds. Enjoy and savor!

Hempty Dance Smoothie

How to make Hempty Dance Smoothie Recipe - Another kid-friendly smoothie, this one is sweetened with whole apple and fresh apple juice. Apple polyphenols help prevent spikes in blood sugar and quercetin, a flavonoid abundant in apples, is excellent for warding off seasonal allergies. Avocado adds a creamy texture to this nutrient powerhouse and offers more potassium, ounce for ounce, than banana. Kale is rich in calcium and contains more of this essential mineral per calorie than dairy milk! And parsley contains a unique antioxidant, luteolin, that finds and destroys free radicals in the body. The flavor is so sweet and refreshing, you just might bust out in a little dance!

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 medium semisweet apple (such as gala or Fuji)
1/4 medium avocado
1 cup (235 ml) fresh-pressed apple juice
1/2 cup (120 ml) water
2 large kale leaves, de-ribbed
1 large handful spinach
1 small handful parsley
5 to 6 ice cubes
1 teaspoon hemp seeds
apple slivers, for garnish

Method:
In a blender, combine the apple, avocado, apple juice, water, kale, spinach, parsley, and ice.

Blend on high for 20 seconds.

Transfer to a serving glass, stir in the hemp seeds, garnish with apple slivers, and enjoy!

Hempty Dance Smoothie

Blue Genes Smoothie

How to make Blue Genes Smoothie Recipe - Get ready for a hearty breakfast smoothie that will stave off hunger until lunchtime. Super antioxidant-rich blueberries are also incredibly high in fiber, helping you to feel pleasantly full for hours. hemp protein delivers almost 15 grams of complete small chain amino acids and 5 grams of fiber. Medjool dates sweeten lightly and offer up body-calming and tissue-repairing magnesium and blood-supporting iron. hemp seeds provide heart-healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fats in addition to protein, fiber, and a complementary nutty taste. Drink up daily and your genes will thank you!

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 cup (75 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup (120 ml) water
3 tablespoons (23 g) plain or vanilla hemp protein powder
3 pitted medjool dates
1/2 teaspoon hemp seeds

Method:
In a blender, combine the blueberries, almond milk, water, hemp protein powder, and dates.

Blend on high for 20 seconds.

Transfer to a serving glass, sprinkle with hemp seeds, and enjoy!

Blue Genes Smoothie

Creamy Carrot Stick Smoothie

How to make Creamy Carrot Stick Smoothie Recipe - This smoothie is nutrient dense yet still has a magnificently sweet flavor that both adults and kids will enjoy. The carrot juice, in addition to offering energy-boosting natural sugars, is full of beautifying vitamin A. This essential vitamin brings a healthy glow to your skin, strengthens hair and nails, and brightens your eyes. Spinach, among dozens of other health benefits, offers vitamin K, a necessary nutrient for the growth and strength of your bones. Dates boost the smoothie’s sweetness and have adequate amounts of the B complex group of nutrients to regulate mood and your nervous system. hemp seeds and hemp milk ensure you are nourished and satisfied for hours because of their high protein, fat, and fiber content.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) freshpressed carrot juice
1 tablespoon (8 g) hemp seeds
1 cup (235 ml) unsweetened hemp milk
2 large handfuls spinach
3 pitted medjool dates
5 to 6 ice cubes

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Spicy Pink Princess Smoothie

How to make Spicy Pink Princess Smoothie Recipe - Savory and sweet, this refreshing summertime smoothie is blushing from its charming flavor and nutrient profile. Its balance of carbohydrates from naturally sweet watermelon and fat- and protein-dense chia keeps you feeling energized and sated for hours. Ginger reduces inflammation and bloating in the body, while cilantro supports bone health and adds savor to the flavorful blend. Jalapeño imparts zip and zest as well as heart health support, and the hint of lime has antibacterial properties, warding off disease and infections.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1 cup (150 g) seedless watermelon, rough chopped
2 sprigs cilantro
1 piece (1/2 inch, or 1 cm) fresh ginger, peeled
1 tablespoon (8 g) chia seeds
1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 small jalapeño, seeds removed
4 pitted medjool dates
1 cup (235 ml) coconut water
pinch sea salt

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Melon chia Fresca

How to make Melon chia Fresca Recipe - A fresca is a popular drink among people of Mexican and South American cultures. The beverage usually consists of either a blend of fresh fruit juices and diced fruit or juice combined with chia seeds. The tasty concoctions do not only impart a juicy and sweet succulent flavor, they also promote well-being with their nourishing and vitalizing nutrients. In this melon variation, I’ve selected watermelon for its intoxicating sugary flavor, which plays oh so well with fresh mint and tangy lime.

Yield: approximately two 12-ounce (355 ml) frescas

Ingredients:
1/4 cup (60 ml) water
2 teaspoons (5 g) chia seeds
1 1/2 cups (225 g) seedless watermelon, rough chopped
1 cup (235 ml) coconut water
1/2 lime, juiced
1 small handful fresh mint
8 ice cubes

Method:
In a small glass jar, combine the water and chia seeds and let rest for ten minutes. Stir and allow to rest ten minutes more.

Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the watermelon, coconut water, lime juice, mint, and ice. Blend on high for 20 seconds.

Transfer to a large jar. Stir in the chia seeds with their soaking water. Divide between two glasses. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Melon chia Fresca

Black Tie Smoothie

How to make Black Tie Smoothie Recipe - This is the black tie affair of blended smoothies, deeply detoxifying and delicious. Antioxidant-rich blueberries support resistance to toxic free radicals and mingle gregariously with omega-3-rich chia seeds, intoxicating cacao, aromatic vanilla, and immune-boosting coconut milk. Dates add natural sweetness and fiber, kale offers bone-building vitamin K and calcium, and avocado gives you an abundance of potassium. The result of these ingredients carrying on together is a velvety, chocolaty, berry party.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 cup (75 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
4 kale leaves, de-ribbed and chopped
1/4 medium avocado, peeled and pitted
1 tablespoon (8 g) chia seeds
3 pitted medjool dates
1 tablespoon (6 g) raw cacao powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) coconut milk
1 teaspoon cacao nibs

Method:
In a blender, combine the blueberries, kale, avocado, chia seeds, dates, cacao powder, vanilla, and coconut milk.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth.

Pour into a serving glass, sprinkle with cacao nibs, and enjoy.

Yin Yang Smoothie

How to make Yin Yang Smoothie Recipe - The natural sugars in the mixed berries fuse with the high fiber, protein, and fat content of chia seeds. This union of nutrients promises a healthy match made in heaven, a yin yang of breakfast delights. The berries are full of antioxidants that beautify your body, promote heart health, and ward off infections and disease. They are also rich in dietary fiber, which keeps your intestines and colon healthy and functioning optimally. Coconut water is loaded with potassium, an essential mineral for maintaining hydration of your tissues and organs, and the addition of greens delivers vitamins and minerals that make your skin glow, whiten your teeth, and detoxify your cells.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
3 kale leaves, de-ribbed and chopped
1 large handful spinach
1/2 cup (75 g) frozen mixed berries
2 cups (475 ml) coconut water
1 tablespoon (8 g) chia seeds

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Minty Strawberries and Cream Smoothie

How to make Minty Strawberries and Cream Smoothie Recipe - You may not know this, but mint and strawberries are super compatible. The mint enhances the sweetness of the berries and adds vibrancy and depth when blended into this nourishing shake. Mint provides more than just good taste; it aids in digestion and contains vitamin D3, which is essential for calcium absorption. Strawberries are rich in iron, which strengthens the blood and enhances absorption of nutrients into your cells. Chia seeds deliver a welcome balance of fat, fiber, and protein and also add silkiness and density to this smoothie as do creamy avocado and coconut milk.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
5 frozen strawberries
1/4 medium avocado, peeled and pitted
3 pitted medjool dates
1 small handful fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon (8 g) chia seeds
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) coconut milk
5 to 6 ice cubes

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Minty Strawberries and Cream Smoothie

Chocolate Ginger Orange Twist Smoothie

How to make Chocolate Ginger Orange Twist Smoothie Recipe - Imagine indulging in a chocolate bar infused with ginger and succulent orange. Is your mouth watering yet? Enjoy these three distinct and scrumptious flavors in a treat you can sip anytime. Ginger has antiinflammatory and immune-boosting properties; orange is rich in vitamin C; and avocado contains heart-healthy fat and fiber, which helps you feel full for hours. Raw cacao provides more than sixty-one antioxidants, so you don’t have to feel guilty about having chocolate for breakfast.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons (12 g) raw cacao powder
1 tablespoon (13 g) cacao butter
1/4 medium avocado, peeled and pitted
1 piece (1/2 inch, or 1 cm) fresh ginger, peeled
1/2 medium naval orange, peeled with pith removed
1 cup (235 ml) unsweetened almond milk
5 to 6 ice cubes

Method:
in a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. enjoy immediately and slowly sip.

Mexi-Choco Froth

How to make Mexi-Choco Froth Recipe - An icy and frothy drink is ultra-refreshing, and this one is especially delicious with its Mexican flare. Magnesium-rich cacao is paired with anti-inflammatory cayenne, cinnamon, and clove for a taste that is decadently smoky, sweet, and spicy.

Yield: approximately one 12-ounce (355 ml) froth

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon (6 g) raw cacao powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/16 teaspoon ground cloves
1/16 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/16 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/4 cups (285 ml) unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons (40 g) maple syrup
10 ice cubes
pinch sea salt

Method:
in a blender, combine all ingredients.

Blend on high until the ice is crushed and a slushy texture is achieved. enjoy immediately and savor every frothy sip.

Mexi-Choco Froth

Chocolate Dunked Monkey Smoothie

How to make Chocolate Dunked Monkey Smoothie Recipe - The child in you will crave this chocolaty banana treat, and your heart will thank you for the cardiovascular-friendly alkaloids in the cacao. This smoothie contains a serving of plant-based protein, which helps you feel fuller longer, making it an excellent meal replacement. Banana provides potassium, which supports the balance of hydration, and fresh dates not only boost the smoothie’s sweetness, they are also rich in fiber. Hidden beneath all of these yummy ingredients are two cups (60 g) of fresh spinach, giving you three servings of greens with cancer-fighting flavonoids.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1 medium banana
2 cups (60 g) spinach leaves
3 pitted medjool dates
2 tablespoons (12 g) raw cacao powder
2 tablespoons (15 g) chocolate
plant protein powder (such as pea or hemp)
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) unsweetened almond milk
5 to 6 ice cubes

Method:
in a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Hidden Greens Smoothie

How to make Hidden Greens Smoothie Recipe - Get an entire day’s worth of greens in one serving of this velvety dark chocolate smoothie. The cacao flavor is so pronounced that the abundance of broccoli, spinach, and kale nearly go undetected. The addition of maple syrup gently sweetens this creamy delight, and dates help to satisfy your hunger because of their high content of insoluble fiber. If you have children, start their day with this chocolate shake. They will never know just how healthy a treat they are getting!

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
2 large kale leaves, de-ribbed and chopped
2 large handfuls spinach
3 broccoli florets
3 pitted medjool dates
2 tablespoons (12 g) raw cacao powder
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons (40 g) maple syrup
5 to 6 ice cubes

Method:
in a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Cb&J Smoothie

How to make Cb&J Smoothie Recipe - A reinvention of the legendary peanut butter and jelly combo, this rich smoothie will have you reminiscing about your childhood. Raspberries, rich in antioxidants and fiber, pair magnificently with raw cacao butter and powder. You will feel deeply sated for hours from the abundance of heart-healthy fat found in the cacao ingredients as well as in the flax, which also contains an abundance of fiber. What’s more? You will meet your daily magnesium requirement in just one serving of this scrumptious smoothie. Enjoy this nutrient-rich shake anytime and feel free to substitute strawberries, blackberries, or cherries for the raspberries if they are hard to come by.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1 cup (125 g) frozen or fresh raspberries
1 tablespoon (13 g) cacao butter
2 teaspoons (6 g) flax meal
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon (8 g) raw cacao powder
2 tablespoons (40 g) maple syrup
pinch sea salt
5 to 6 ice cubes

Method:
in a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Cb&J Smoothie

Orange Cream Smoothie

How to make Orange Cream Smoothie Recipe - Reminiscent of a frozen orange cream pop but made with nourishing ingredients, this smoothie blends the scrumptious and complementary flavors of vanilla and sweet orange. The juicy citrus fruit boosts your immune system, and the tang of this smoothie is balanced with fiber-rich and naturally sweet dates. Coconut milk and oil not only stave off hunger with their friendly fat content, they are also responsible for giving this smoothie its rich and creamy texture. The addition of vanilla plant protein powder delivers the distinct and delectable Creamsicle flavor while helping you feel deeply nourished.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
2 medium navel oranges, peeled
2 tablespoons (15 g) dried golden berries
3 pitted medjool dates
1 cup (235 ml) coconut milk
2 tablespoons (15 g) vanilla plant protein powder (such as pea or hemp)
1 tablespoon (14 g) coconut oil

Method:
in a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Golden Ticket Juice

How to make Golden Ticket Juice Recipe - This truly is a golden juice with its proliferation of nutrients and sweet and tangy taste. It is golden in color due to golden berry powder, yellow beets, and vibrant orange carrots. The beets oxygenate and detoxify your blood, carrots beautify your skin and protect your eyes with their abundance of vitamins A and E, and apples deliver gut-friendly bacteria and provide a sweet balance to the subtle tang of protein-rich golden berry powder.

Yield: approximately one 16-ounce (475 ml) juice

Ingredients:
1 medium golden beet, ends trimmed
4 large carrots, ends trimmed
1 1/2 sweet apples (such as Red delicious), quartered
1 medium lemon, peeled, with pith intact
1 teaspoon golden berry powder

Method:
pass the golden beet, carrots, apples, and lemon through a juicer.

Transfer to a serving glass and sprinkle with golden berry powder. enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Golden Ticket Juice

Caramel Cream Pop Smoothie

How to make Caramel Cream Pop Smoothie Recipe - Whenever you crave a sugary treat, reach for this low-glycemic, luscious smoothie. The inclusion of lucuma, a super fruit with a rich maple and caramel taste, delivers sweetness without spiking your blood sugar levels. This makes an excellent workout recovery drink with the inclusion of protein powder and potassium-rich banana. You will also benefit from an abundance of golden berry’s B vitamins as they reenergize you after activity.

Yield: approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 medium banana
1 teaspoon golden berry powder
2 tablespoons (15 g) vanilla plant protein powder (such as pea or hemp)
2 tablespoons (30 g) lucuma powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (235 ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
5 to 6 ice cubes

Method:
in a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend until smooth. enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Cape Berry Squeeze Juice

How to make Cape Berry Squeeze Juice Recipe - Winter months bring colds and flu, but kiwi delivers relief in the form of immune-boosting properties such as vitamin C. Kiwi contains more of this essential vitamin than a medium-sized orange. It also imparts a sweet and tangy flavor that pairs beautifully with hydrating coconut water and fresh cucumber. A touch of golden berry powder boosts the antioxidant content of this fresh juice and adds a tart finish.

Yield: approximately one 16-ounce (475 ml) juice

Ingredients:
2 medium cucumbers
3 kiwi, skin cut away
1/4 cup (60 ml) coconut water
1/2 teaspoon golden berry powder

Method:
pass the cucumber and kiwi through a juicer.

transfer to a large glass jar and stir in the coconut water and golden berry powder. enjoy immediately and sip slowly.