09/17/15 recipe -Taste USA

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Piña Pleaser Juice

How to make Piña Pleaser Juice Recipe - Simple and refreshing, this enzyme-rich juice supports gut health by enhancing digestive activities. Fresh pineapple is frothy and sweet and compatible with succulent orange. Both are fans of cooling coconut water, and all team up perfectly with immune-boosting and digestionenhancing aloe.

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

Ingredients:
2 cups (330 g) fresh pineapple
2 medium navel oranges, skin cut away, with pith intact
1/2 cup (118 ml) coconut water
1/8 cup (28 g) inner leaf aloe
vera gel or juice

Method:
Pass the pineapple and oranges through a juicer.

Transfer to a large glass and stir in the coconut water and aloe gel or juice. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Blackberry Breeze Smoothie

How to make Blackberry Breeze Smoothie Recipe - When blackberries are in season, there is almost no other fruit that tastes more luscious. Sweetened with low-glycemic yacon and hydrating coconut water, their natural tang is enhanced and balanced in this smoothie. Stomach-soothing mint adds vibrancy and freshness to this cool and delicious blend, and coconut oil boosts energy and revs your metabolism for optimum caloric burn.

Yields: Approximately one 20-ounce (570 ml) smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 cup (75 g) fresh blackberries
6 to 8 mint leaves
1/8 cup (28 g) inner leaf aloe vera gel or juice
1 tablespoon (14 g) coconut oil
2 tablespoons (13 g) yacon syrup
pinch sea salt
2 cups (475 ml) coconut water
6 to 8 ice cubes

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

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

Blackberry Breeze Smoothie

Aloe Envy Smoothie

How to make Aloe Envy Smoothie Recipe - This creamy coconut delight is filling and nutritionally balanced. Avocado adds richness and texture while delivering an abundance of fiber and healthy fats. Coconut milk contains lauric acid, an antibacterial and antifungal compound that promotes immunity. Dates sweeten the smoothie and deliver blood-strengthening iron, and kale is rich in vitamin K, a vital nutrient for bone development and strength. pretty impressive nutrient lineup, don’t you think?

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

Ingredients:
3 large kale leaves, de-ribbed and chopped
1/2 medium avocado
2 cups (475 ml) light coconut milk
2 tablespoons (13 g) coconut flakes
4 pitted medjool dates
1/8 cup (28 g) inner leaf aloe gel or juice

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

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

Aloe Envy Smoothie

Coco Vera Fresca

How to make Coco Vera Fresca Recipe - With a little time, you can make this incredibly satisfying and nourishing fresca that’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, minerals, and digestiveaiding properties. perfect as a post-workout or hot yoga refresher, coconut water rehydrates the body and supports electrolyte balance, and chia seeds provide protein to aid in muscle recovery. Working from the inside out, aloe gel and juice nourish skin that may have become dehydrated and dry from excessive perspiration.

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

Ingredients:
4 ounces (120 ml) coconut water, plus 8 ounces (235 ml)
2 teaspoons (5 g) chia seeds
1/8 cup (28 g) inner leaf aloe vera gel or juice

Method:
In a glass jar, combine 4 ounces (120 ml) coconut water with the chia seeds. Let rest for ten minutes. Stir and rest ten minutes more.

Add the remaining coconut water and aloe gel or juice. Stir to combine and then refrigerate until chilled, about 40 minutes. Enjoy!

Coco Vera Fresca

Skin Soother Juice

How to make Skin Soother Juice Recipe - Our complexion can always benefit from greater clarity and glow. Nourish your dermis from the inside by sipping on this sweet, tangy, and refreshing skin tonic. Aloe vera reduces redness and inflammation and supports elimination of toxins. Green grapes can help reduce constipation. As a result, you eliminate more frequently, encouraging a cleaner body and more vibrant skin. Lemon has detoxifying qualities and radishes are abundant in water and aid in the hydration of your skin. They also contain disinfectant properties that reduce skin blemishes and breakouts.

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

Ingredients:
1 medium lemon, peeled, with pith intact
3 medium red radishes
1 cup (150 g) green grapes
1 medium semisweet apple (such as gala), halved
1 medium cucumber, ends trimmed
1/8 cup (28 g) inner leaf aloe vera gel or juice

Method:
Pass the lemon, radishes, grapes, apple, and cucumber through a juicer in the order specified.

Transfer to a serving glass and stir in the aloe gel or juice. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Purple Pollinator Smoothie

How to make Purple Pollinator Smoothie Recipe - One sip of this smoothie and you will forever fall in love with medjool dates! Not only are they rich in natural sweetness, they have bounds of nourishing properties. They contain an abundance of fiber, high levels of essential minerals such as potassium, magnesium, copper, and manganese. Combined with creamy banana, antioxidant-rich blueberries, peppery ginger, calcium-filled almond milk, and our beloved bee pollen, this smoothie is one that you will love, and it will love you back!

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

Ingredients:
1/2 cup (75 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
1 piece (1/4 inch, or 6 mm) fresh ginger, peeled
2 cups (475 ml) unsweetened almond milk
2 pitted medjool dates
1 medium banana
5 to 6 ice cubes
1/2 teaspoon local bee pollen

Method:
In a high-speed blender, combine the blueberries, ginger, almond milk, dates, banana, and ice.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Pour into a serving glass and sprinkle with bee pollen. Enjoy immediately and savor.

Tropical Sting Smoothie

How to make Tropical Sting Smoothie Recipe - The flavors of this smoothie will teleport you to the tropics. Made with sweet, tangy, and succulent ingredients, it deserves a tiny umbrella and wedge of pineapple. Also, it is a cinch to make and may just become a staple of yours to sip on any time. The main attraction of this delicious blend is fresh-brewed yerba mate. This South American tea has a robust flavor, boasts twenty-four vitamins and minerals, fifteen amino acids, is abundant in antioxidants, and stimulates energy without leaving you feeling jittery. Blended together with sweet and refreshing pineapple juice, creamy banana, coconut, and bee pollen, this smoothie is fit for the islands. Aloha!

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

Ingredients:
1 cup (235 ml) brewed yerba mate iced tea
1 cup (235 ml) fresh pineapple juice, not from concentrate
1 medium banana
1/4 cup (20 g) shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 teaspoon local bee pollen
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 savor!

FIT For a Queen Smoothie

How to make FIT For a Queen Smoothie Recipe - to feel like a queen you must sip and nosh like a queen! The superfood ingredient lineup in this sweet and healthful sipper is fit for royalty. You will feel radiant, refreshed, and energized, and your taste buds will be delighted after sipping this royal blend. Kiwi is abundant in antiaging and antioxidant-rich vitamin C (a queen must always look her best). Bee pollen is antibacterial and antiviral, keeping foreign toxins far out of sight and stopping them from getting in the way of your glow! Blended with succulent sweet strawberries, beautifying chia seeds, and creamy almond milk, this smoothie nourishes the body to help you maintain your seat at the throne.

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

Ingredients:
1 cup (30 g) spinach leaves
1/2 cup (75 g) fresh or frozen strawberries
1 small kiwi, skin cut away
1 cup (235 ml) unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon (7 g) yacon syrup
1 tablespoon (8 g) chia seeds
5 to 6 ice cubes
1/2 teaspoon local bee pollen

Method:
In a high-speed blender, combine the spinach, strawberries, kiwi, almond milk, yacon syrup, chia seeds, and ice.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth.

Pour into a serving glass and sprinkle with bee pollen. Enjoy immediately and savor.

FIT For a Queen Smoothie

Allergy Obliterator Smoothie

How to make Allergy Obliterator Smoothie Recipe - Say good-bye to seasonal allergies! By incorporating natural bee pollen and medicinal pau d’arco tea into your daily diet, you can help to reduce allergy symptoms such as puffy and watery eyes, a runny nose, and fatigue. pau d’arco is a tree native to the rainforests of Central and South America. The bark contains high levels of quercetin, an antioxidant that supports allergy suppression. You can often find the loose bark in the bulk tea isle of your natural food store. It is also available in tea bags and online in either variation. This smoothie provides a serving of allergy reducing bee pollen as well as additional immune-boosting and energyenhancing ingredients such as blueberries, grapes, and pau d’arco tea. This smoothie is a perfect quick meal to start your day and helps fight allergies all day long.

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

Ingredients:
10 ounces (285 ml) boiling water
1 tablespoon (6 g) pau d’arco tea (loose bark shavings)
1/2 cup (75 g) red seedless grapes
1 piece (1/2 inch, or 1 cm) fresh ginger, peeled
1/2 cup (75 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
1 teaspoon yacon syrup
1/2 teaspoon local bee pollen
8 ice cubes

Method:
Pour boiling water over pau d’arco bark in a french press. Let steep for 15 minutes, strain brewed tea into a mug, and let cool in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

When the tea is cool, add to a blender along with the rest of the ingredients.

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

Allergy Obliterator Smoothie

Peter Rabbit Smoothie

How to make Peter Rabbit Smoothie Recipe - Full of vibrant color and pizzazz, this smoothie is a party in a glass! A combination of creamy banana, spicy ginger, rich cinnamon, and energy-enhancing bee pollen are sure to help you tackle the day or prepare you for a night on the town. If your night got a little too wild, you can also make this beverage first thing in the morning as an enjoyable hangover aid. Ginger is a natural tummy soother, cinnamon helps to regulate blood sugar levels, banana and coconut water both provide electrolyte replenishment, and carrots are a rich source of rejuvenating vitamins and minerals! talk about a juice that nurtures, not to mention tastes delicious!

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

Ingredients:
1 cup (235 ml) coconut water
1 cup (235 ml) fresh-pressed carrot juice
1 medium banana
1 piece (1/2 inch, or 1 cm) fresh ginger, peeled
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon local bee pollen
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.

Sweet Maria Smoothie

How to make Sweet Maria Smoothie Recipe - Cilantro either you love it or you hate it, and if you hate it, I hope to make a fan out of you with this refreshing smoothie recipe. The flavor of cilantro is understated and adds just enough zip to the combination of creamy banana and sweet orange. In addition, cilantro is one of the richest plant sources of vitamin K, your bone nutrient. It also marries harmoniously with fresh lime juice, which adds a little extra pep. Coconut water is cooling to the body and balances your electrolyte levels, and yacon brings all the flavors together as it goes to work on building up your healthy gut army.

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

Ingredients:
1 small banana
1 cup (235 ml) fresh-pressed orange juice
1 cup (235 ml) coconut water
1 lime, juiced
1 small handful fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons (13 g) yacon syrup

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy!

Racy Root Smoothie

How to make Racy Root Smoothie Recipe - I call this smoothie racy root because the base is sweet potato, not an ingredient you normally see in a smoothie but one I just love! Also, its racy reputation comes from the addition of heart-benefiting red hot chili pepper. Why did I use sweet potato? It’s deliciously sweet when juicedraw, and it is a powerful anti-inflammatory food. When mixed with immune-boosting Ruby Red grapefruit and sweet coconut water and yacon, the flavor is unique and simply exquisite!

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

Ingredients:
1/2 small red chili pepper (seeds optional)
1 medium ruby red grapefruit, peeled, with pith intact
1 medium sweet potato, scrubbed
1 cup (235 ml) coconut water
2 tablespoons (13 g) yacon syrup

Method:
Pass the chili pepper, grapefruit, and sweet potato through a juicer in the order specified.

Transfer to a blender and add the coconut water and yacon syrup.

Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Racy Root Smoothie

Dirty Chai

How to make Dirty Chai Recipe - I enjoy all kinds of chai, but this particular blend is my favorite, not only because it tastes heavenly, but it offers a slow and steady energy boost and is incredibly soothing to digestion. Cloves, cinnamon, fennel, cardamom, and coriander all have gut-nourishing properties that aid digestion. Yerba mate tea contains about 80 mg of caffeine per 1 tablespoon (6 g), but the loads of antioxidants in the tea help slow caffeine absorption, making the stimulant uptake much more of a smooth progression. Yacon is sweet on the tongue, while promoting friendly bacteria to flourish in your gut.

Yield: Approximately one 12-ounce (355 ml) chai

Ingredients:
2 cardamom pods
1 whole clove
6 black peppercorns
8 fennel seeds
3 whole coriander seeds
1 tablespoon (6 g) yerba mate loose leaf tea
1 cup (235 ml) hot water (almost boiling)
1 piece (1/4 inch, or 6 mm) fresh ginger, peeled, and mashed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk
1 to 2 tablespoons (7 to 13 g) yacon syrup (to taste)

Method:
In a spice or coffee grinder, combine the cardamom, clove, peppercorns, fennel, and coriander. Pulse until you achieve a fine spice blend. Set aside.

In a french press, add the yerba mate leaves, ground spices, and ginger and cover with hot water. Let steep for 15 minutes.

Heat the almond milk and cinnamon on your stove over medium heat until almost boiling. Pour in the tea and heat for one minute.

Pour into your favorite mug, sweeten to taste with yacon syrup, and settle in to tea time!

Dirty Chai

Loving My Greens Juice

How to make Loving My Greens Juice Recipe - If you just simply can’t stand the taste of green juice, please give this one a chance. You just might be surprised at how not green it tastes. The zesty lemon and ginger add some nice zing, and the green taste is cut by the sweetness of yacon and tanginess of green apple. Ginger is anti-inflammatory and good for your gut, kale and lemon are excellent detoxifiers, celery promotes healthy heart function, cucumber tones and brightens your skin, and yacon sweetens without spiking your blood sugar. Doesn’t sound so bad right? Bottoms up!

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

Ingredients:
1 piece (1/2 inch, or 1 cm) fresh ginger
1 medium lemon, peeled, with pith intact
4 kale leaves
4 celery stalks
2 green apples, halved
1 medium cucumber, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons (13 g) yacon syrup

Method:
Pass the ginger, lemon, kale, celery, apples, and cucumber through a juicer.

Transfer to a serving glass and stir in the yacon. Enjoy!

Calm and Collected Cider

How to make Calm and Collected Cider Recipe - every system of our body is negatively affected by stress, which increases our susceptibility to illness. That’s why it’s time we give ourselves permission to take a breather. You won’t be able to help but want to take some time out, put your feet up, and sip this calming elixir to release tension. The active ingredient in kava, kavalactone, has soothing properties, promotes nerve and muscle relaxation, and contributes to a sense of emotional well-being. Ginger and cinnamon when mixed with fresh apple juice create a flavor reminiscent of spiced cider and further restore your sense of calm. Not only will this warm and cozy drink make you feel good, its sweet and peppery taste will also dance on your taste buds as it nestles you right into deep relaxation.

Yield: Approximately one 12-ounce (355 ml) cider

Ingredients:
1 cup (235 ml) fresh-pressed apple juice, heated
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
pinch ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon (7 g) yacon syrup
8 drops liquid kava extract
(optional for extra calm)

Method:
In your favorite mug, add all the ingredients. Stir to combine and bring on the calm.

Lemon Rosemary Froth

How to make Lemon Rosemary Froth Recipe - This unexpected blend of ingredients will knock your socks off! It came by way of a lemon rosemary sauce experiment. While I was adding a little of this and a little of that to achieve a savory and citrusy blend to top zucchini pasta, I realized how incredible the medley of flavors could taste if served as a drink. With just a couple tweaks, it was ready for sharing. Lemon juice and zest are detoxifying and support liver health. Ginger will soothe an upset tummy and aid in digestion. Rosemary has nutrients that increase blood flow to the brain, enhancing concentration and contributing to better memory. So next time you have to feel “on,” blend up this baby before you head out the door. It can be served hot or cold. If hot, just warm coconut milk over the stove, add all ingredients except ice, and then whip with a milk frother. Mmm mmm!

Yield: Approximately one 18-ounce (520 ml) froth

Ingredients:
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 piece (1/4 inch, or 6 mm) fresh ginger, mashed
4 rosemary needles
2 teaspoons (10 g) maca powder
2 tablespoons (32 g) coconut butter
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) light coconut milk
2 tablespoons (13 g) yacon syrup
10 ice cubes

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend until frothy. Enjoy immediately and say, “Yum!”

Lemon Rosemary Froth

Lover Smoothie

How to make Lover Smoothie Recipe - This drink gets the “lover” name for two reasons. One, its combination of flavors are “lovely,” and two, it exhibits aphrodisiac properties as maca delivers nutrients that support hormone regulation and increase sexual desire. You’ll love the abundance of sweet and antioxidant-rich strawberries and potassium-balancing banana. Blended with coconut milk, sweet, cooling coconut water, and savory basil, you are sure to fall in love with this delectable blend!

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

Ingredients:
1 cup (145 g) fresh or (255 g) frozen strawberries
1 small banana
1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut water
1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut milk
2 teaspoons (10 g) maca powder
6 large basil leaves

Method:
In a blender, combine the strawberries, banana, coconut water, coconut milk, maca powder, and basil.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Be wrapped in bliss!

Mexi Milk Steamer

How to make Mexi Milk Steamer Recipe - Welcome a day in decadence! The rich flavors of cacao, spice, and malt in this hot and creamy creation will lift your libido and mellow your mood while providing a gentle boost of energy. enjoy this frothy sipper as an excellent alternative to your morning coffee. It provides energy while delivering loads of antioxidants and other nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin A, and prebiotics, which are dietary fibers absorbed from food that support the growth of healthy bacteria. every sip will deeply nourish you, bring harmony to your body, and set you up for sustained well-being throughout the day.

Yield: Approximately one 12-ounce (355 ml) steamer

Ingredients:
3/4 cup (175 ml) unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut water
1 tablespoon (6 g) raw cacao powder
1 teaspoon maca powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon (7 g) yacon or (20 g) maple syrup

Method:
Warm the almond milk and coconut water on the stove over medium-high heat. Do not bring to a boil.

Using a milk frother, whip until slightly foamy and then pour into your favorite mug.

Stir in the cacao and maca powders, vanilla, cinnamon, cayenne, and yacon or maple syrup. Enjoy!

Anti-Flame Yam Milk

How to make Anti-Flame Yam Milk Recipe - Oh my goodness, I love this milky blend so much! Not only does it taste amazing, it is antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory, libido-boosting, energizing, and digestion enhancing as well! How’s that for a nourishment lineup? turmeric and yam are the responsible parties for driving down inflammation. Maca tends to get your libido rocking, dates sweeten and energize, and all of the warm spices support digestive health and increase circulation and metabolism. The flavor of this creamy delight is an incredible blend of warming spice, sweetness, and a touch of nuttiness. Drink in the morning or midday for a gentle and sustained energy boost.

Yield: Approximately one 16-ounce (475 ml) milk

Ingredients:
1 piece (1/2 inch, or 1 cm) fresh ginger
1 medium yam
3 pitted medjool dates
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons (10 g) maca powder
1 cup (235 ml) unsweetened almond milk
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch ground cloves
pinch ground nutmeg
pinch ground cardamom

Method:
Pass the ginger and yam through a juicer.

Transfer the juice to a blender and add the dates, turmeric, maca, almond milk, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy the creamy goodness!

Anti-Flame Yam Milk

Fall Holiday Smoothie

How to make Fall Holiday Smoothie Recipe - Get your sweats on and get cozy because this smoothie is going to take you straight to holiday season. It’s such a delicious way to use antioxidant- and fiber-rich pumpkin purée. Now you can enjoy the warm spice and creamy sweet flavors of pumpkin pie without all the junk that you don’t need. Coconut butter adds a layer of complexity that imparts a touch of nuttiness, while revving your metabolism with its abundance of medium-chain fatty acids, and the rich spices of clove and cinnamon naturally increase circulation, warming you from the inside out!

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

Ingredients:
3/4 cup (184 g) pumpkin purée
1/4 medium avocado
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons (32 g) coconut butter
2 teaspoons (10 g) maca powder
2 tablespoons (13 g) yacon or (40 g) maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
pinch sea salt
pinch allspice

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth. Sip and savor!

Watermelon Salsa Smoothie

How to make Watermelon Salsa Smoothie Recipe - I am a total herb lover and put them in just about everything from sweet desserts to refreshing beverages, crisp salads, and many of my smoothie creations. This recipe has two magnificent herbs, mint and cilantro, that are particularly fond of mingling with sweet watermelon and tangy lime. The cooling properties of both the melon and the mint make this a nourishing summertime tonic, and lime juice helps to carry away toxins that may have accumulated from one too many barbecues. Add in sugary dates as well as creamy coconut milk and you’ve got a fiesta of flavor!

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

Ingredients:
1 cup (150 g) fresh seedless watermelon flesh, chopped
3 pitted medjool dates
1 cup (235 ml) coconut milk
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon (15 ml) AFA
8 mint leaves
1 tablespoon (1 g) cilantro leaves

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

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

Sweet Basil Smoothie

How to make Sweet Basil Smoothie Recipe - Have you ever been exposed to the incredible flavor combination of strawberries and basil? This lesser known union is to die for delicious and antioxidant-rich. Strawberries contain anthocyanins, powerful heart-healthy phytonutrients that helps drive your LDL, or bad, cholesterol down. Basil calms the nervous system and supports liver detoxification, and AFA aids in the transport of released toxins out of the body. This tasty herb-and-berry blend when met with refreshing coconut water and creamy avocado may leave you feeling like you’ve just died and gone to heaven.

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

Ingredients:
8 fresh or frozen strawberries
1 tablespoon (15 ml) AFA
1/4 medium avocado
8 basil leaves
1 handful spinach
2 cups (475 ml) coconut water

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

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

Sweet Basil Smoothie

Apples and Algae Juice

How to make Apples and Algae Juice Recipe - Like peas and carrots, the fusion of apples and algae is truly harmonious. Not only do the flavors meld magnificently on their own, but when combined with cooling mint leaves, they impart a taste that is divinely refreshing. Apples are full of digestion-supporting enzymes, and when your gut is healthy, you absorb nutrients more efficiently, eliminate toxins better, and are less susceptible to disease. Celery serves as a natural diuretic to help carry waste and toxins out of the body, and it contains potassium and sodium, which support healthy tissues. I’d say drinking this tonic each day is a sure way to keep the doctor away!

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

Ingredients:
1 large handful fresh mint leaves
4 medium celery stalks
3 medium semisweet apples (such as Fuji or gala), halved
1 tablespoon (15 ml) AFA

Method:
Pass the mint leaves, celery, and apples through a juicer.

Transfer to a serving glass, stir in the afa, and enjoy!

Loch Ness Juice

How to make Loch Ness Juice Recipe - Sugary red grapes and tangy-sweet Ruby Red grapefruit help mask the distinct Loch Ness swamp-like taste of AFA. In addition, the grapes have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, which help to keep illness and infections at bay. Grapefruit has a staggeringly high percentage of vitamin C, which keeps colds away, tones and beautifies the skin, and detoxifies the liver, and cucumber adds a refreshing and cooling element to the juice and contains bone-strengthening vitamin K. This joyous blend of flavors mellow AFA, making this an excellent tonic for regular algae consumption.

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

Ingredients:
2 large handfuls red seedless grapes
1 medium ruby red grapefruit, peeled, with pith intact, and quartered
5 large romaine leaves
1 medium cucumber, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon (15 ml) AFA

Method:
Pass the grapes, grapefruit, romaine, and cucumber through a juicer in the order specified.

Transfer to a serving glass, stir in the afa, and enjoy!

Green Mile Smoothie

How to make Green Mile Smoothie Recipe - If you are looking for a single smoothie that delivers all the nutrients you need, look no further than this mighty delicious green juice. Vitaminand mineral-rich kale and spinach are combined with fibrous banana, enzyme-loaded pineapple, vitamin B12-bearing AFA, and hydrationbalancing coconut water. This vibrant mix of sweet and tart fruits takes the “green” taste out of this recommended daily blend.

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

Ingredients:
2 handfuls spinach
4 medium kale leaves, de-ribbed
1 small banana
1/2 semisweet apple (such as Fuji or gala)
1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh pineapple juice
1 cup (235 ml) coconut water
1 tablespoon (15 ml) AFA
4 to 5 ice cubes

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds. Enjoy!

Green Mile Smoothie

Mango Grasshopper Smoothie

How to make Mango Grasshopper Smoothie Recipe - You can’t go wrong with the tropical flavors of mango and pineapple if you want to mask the intense flavor of wheatgrass. Not to mention both pineapple and mango contain digestive enzymes that help to break down proteins for more efficient assimilation and absorption. Apple is rich in fiber and keeps your digestive system in tip-top shape. So if you’re feeling like your digestion needs a little oomph, this smoothie has your name written all over it!

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

Ingredients:
1/2 cup (90 g) fresh or frozen mango
1/2 teaspoon wheatgrass powder
1 large handful spinach leaves
2 large kale leaves, de-ribbed
1 medium semisweet apple (such as Fuji or gala), cored, and quartered
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) fresh pineapple juice
5 to 6 ice cubes

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

Blend on high for 20 seconds. Enjoy immediately and say, “ah!”

Mango Grasshopper Smoothie

New Zealand Zinger Juice

How to make New Zealand Zinger Juice Recipe - With a built-in balance of tangy and sweet flavor, kiwi is an especially delicious fruit and should get more attention for its health benefits. It contains actinidin, a protein-dissolving enzyme that aids in digestion. It also contains high levels of potassium that support the balance of your electrolytes as well as an abundance of vitamin C, which boosts the immune system and slows the aging of skin. The combination of sugarytart kiwi with tangy lemon juice and peppery ginger calms the intense flavor of wheatgrass in this exquisite juice blend.

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

Ingredients:
1 piece (1/2 inch, or 1 cm) fresh ginger
1 medium lemon, peeled, with pith intact
3 kiwis, skin cut away
1 medium cucumber, ends trimmed
2 cubes frozen wheatgrass juice

Method:
Pass the ginger, lemon, kiwi, and cucumber through a juicer in the order specified.

Transfer to a serving glass, dissolve the wheatgrass cubes in the juice, stir, and sip away!

Carrot Top Juice

How to make Carrot Top Juice Recipe - If the flavor of the wheatgrass juice has turned your nose up in the past, give it another chance. This sweet and tangy concoction is sure to have you drinking wheatgrass like a pro. Sugary carrot juice tames wheatgrass’s, well, grassy taste, while beautifying your body from a boost of vitamin A. Tangy Ruby Red grapefruit and lemon add zest to the juice blend and mellow the notorious wheatgrass bite. They also deliver an abundance of vitamin C, boosting your immune system and giving your muscles and tissues a healthy dose of repair. Finally, fresh ginger adds a touch of spice, is good for your gut, and reduces inflammation.

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

Ingredients:
1 piece (1/2 inch, or 1 cm) fresh ginger
1 medium lemon, peeled, with pith intact
1 large ruby red grapefruit, peeled, with pith intact, and quartered
5 large carrots, ends trimmed
2 cubes frozen wheatgrass juice

Method:
Pass the ginger, lemon, grapefruit, and carrots through a juicer in the order specified.

Transfer to a serving glass, dissolve the wheatgrass cubes in the juice, stir, and enjoy.

Latin Lover Juice

How to make Latin Lover Juice Recipe - This juice is definitely for the green juice guru. It is low in sugar and imparts a savory flavor from a hint of lime and touch of spice. A pinch of sea salt draws the flavors together in a taste reminiscent of green gazpacho. You can’t beat the nutrient profile of this blend, and if you find you enjoy a fruitless juice, you may want to incorporate this tonic into your diet multiple times per week. Kale is rich in sulfur, a multitasking nutrient that clears toxins and carcinogens from the body, supports muscle repair, stimulates circulation, and promotes the growth of healthy gut bacteria. Jalapeño also increases circulation, lowers blood pressure, and increases metabolic burn. parsley contains powerful antioxidants that reduce oxidative stress of the cells, and lime is antibacterial, increasing your resistance to infections. This is a powerful tonic made to heal!

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

Ingredients:
1/2 medium jalapeño, seeds optional (depending on your heat preference)
3 large handfuls spinach
1 large handful parsley
2 medium limes, skin cut away, with pith intact
4 large kale leaves
1 medium bunch romaine leaves
1 medium cucumber, ends trimmed
2 cubes frozen wheatgrass juice
pinch sea salt

Method:
Pass the jalapeño, spinach, parsley, lime, kale, romaine, and cucumber through a juicer in the order specified.

Transfer to a serving glass, add the frozen wheatgrass cubes, and dissolve them in the juice. sprinkle in sea salt and enjoy!

Latin Lover Juice

Sweet Grass Juice

How to make Sweet Grass Juice Recipe - Succulent pear, cool cucumber, and fresh romaine sweeten and cut through the grassiness often associated with drinking pure wheatgrass juice. And pears don’t only taste divine, they are also one of the highest known fruit sources of antioxidant-rich flavonoids. These phytonutrients protect against disease and have antiaging qualities. Cucumbers contain an abundance of the mineral zinc, which is excellent for skin and tissue health. They are also a natural diuretic, aiding in the release of toxins from the body. Romaine is rich in folate, which supports energy and mood regulation. And spinach contains magnesium, calcium, and vitamin K, all essential nutrients for the health and strength of your bones. pretty sweet, eh?

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

Ingredients:
2 large handfuls spinach
4 large romaine leaves
1 cucumber, ends trimmed
2 medium pears, halved
1/2 teaspoon wheatgrass powder

Method:
Pass the spinach, romaine, cucumber, and pears through a juicer in the order specified.

Transfer to a serving glass and stir in the wheatgrass powder. Enjoy!

Sunburst Smoothie

How to make Sunburst Smoothie Recipe - enjoy this scrumptious green smoothie perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up. Surprisingly sweet sunflower sprouts add to the abundant sugar content of pear and banana. Both integrate seamlessly with the nutty flavor of chlorella and sunflower seeds. In addition, sunflower seeds and their sprouts are rich in zinc, which supports skin clarity and elasticity. An added bonus of including sunflower sprouts is that they are 25 percent protein! With their protein punch and that of chlorella, this smoothie is so macronutrient-dense you may consider enjoying it as a meal replacement.

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

Ingredients:
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1 large anjou pear, cored
1/4 medium banana
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 handful spinach
1 tablespoon (9 g) sunflower seeds
1 small handful sunflower sprouts
1 1/2 teaspoons chlorella powder
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.

Green Tea Zer Smoothie

How to make Green Tea Zer Smoothie Recipe - One of my favorite ways to enjoy antioxidant-rich yerba mate is blended into a smoothie. This tea of South American origin contains 90 percent more antioxidants than other green varieties, and though it does contain about 80 mg of caffeine per serving, its effects on the nervous system are slowed by its many other health properties. This smoothie is creamy and rich from the use of coconut milk. It is naturally sweetened with digestion enhancing yacon and plump dates, providing a flavor that is simply luscious.

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

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) brewed and chilled yerba mate tea
1 teaspoon chlorella powder
1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut milk
3 pitted medjool dates
1 tablespoon (7 g) yacon syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

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

Green Tea Zer Smoothie

Coconut With a Kick Smoothie

How to make Coconut With a Kick Smoothie Recipe - Because of their shared nutty flavor, coconut and chlorella play nicely together in this creamy delight. When combined with peppery ginger, spicy cayenne, and candy-like dates, the combination of flavors is unmatched. Ginger is an excellent inflammation tamer, and the use of shredded coconut and coconut milk deliver a healthy dose of high-quality saturated fat to help keep you sated for hours.

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

Ingredients:
1 handful spinach
2 large kale leaves, de-ribbed and chopped
1 tablespoon (5 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) light coconut milk
4 pitted medjool dates
2 teaspoons (5 g) chlorella powder
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

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

Mint Apple Kiss Juice

How to make Mint Apple Kiss Juice Recipe - enjoy this refreshing, tart juice blend and rid your body of diseasepromoting gunk. Green apples, chlorella, and mint all possess toxinbinding properties and help safely detox the body. Their three distinct flavors harmonize well and take center stage in this fresh juice blend. Your palette is first swept up in a rush of tang from the crisp apple, followed by a tinge of chlorella’s nuttiness, and finished with a kiss of cooling mint. The cucumbers not only supply a cool summer day factor, but they are also high in zinc, which is an effective agent in balancing your hormones.

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

Ingredients:
1 large handful mint leaves
4 celery stalks, ends trimmed
1 medium cucumber, ends trimmed
2 green apples, cored, and quartered
1 teaspoon chlorella powder

Method:
Pass the mint, celery, cucumber, and apples through a juicer in the order specified.

Transfer to a large serving glass or jar and stir in the chlorella powder. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Purple Sea Monster Smoothie

How to make Purple Sea Monster Smoothie Recipe - prepare to pucker up! When you sip this smoothie made with tang-tastic acai and blueberries, your taste buds are sure to be overjoyed. These two antioxidant-rich fruits add to the already incredible health profile of chlorella. This melange of superfoods boosts immunity and repels free radicals. Coconut oil stimulates metabolic function and aids in weight loss, and the medium-chain fatty acid is antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral, aiding in the prevention of infections and disease. Sweet and refreshing coconut water is rich with electrolytes and supports hydration as do bananas due to their high level of potassium.

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

Ingredients:
1/2 cup (75 g) blueberries
1 medium banana
2 teaspoons (9 g) coconut oil
2 teaspoons (5 g) chlorella powder
1 tablespoon (3 g) acai berry powder or 1/4 cup (55 g) frozen purée
2 cups (475 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.

Purple Sea Monster Smoothie

Cold Contender Smoothie

How to make Cold Contender Smoothie Recipe - Ward off seasonal sickness with the balanced flavors of spice and sweetness. Fibrous avocado and potassium-rich banana create this smoothie’s creamy base and help you feel full and deeply nourished for hours. Spirulina aids in the detoxification of your blood, and the warming spices of cinnamon, cayenne, and ginger boost the immune system and rev your metabolism. A megadose of vitamin C is released from puréed orange and serves to protect your body during cold season.

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

Ingredients:
1/4 medium avocado
1 small banana, peeled
1 large naval orange, peeled, and segmented
1 teaspoon spirulina crystals
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne
1 piece (1/2 inch, or 1 cm) fresh ginger, peeled
1 1/2 cups (355 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.

Cold Contender Smoothie

Berry Creamy Smoothie

How to make Berry Creamy Smoothie Recipe - Imagine a dessert of berries and cream and you have captured the essence of this dreamy smoothie. Sweetened only by the natural sugars of antioxidant-rich berries and hydrating coconut water, this recipe is a guilt-free treat. It’s smooth and satisfying and has a perfect balance of fiber, protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. As you sip, you will feel energized, balanced, and nourished to the core.

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

Ingredients:
1/2 cup (75 g) frozen mixed berries
1 teaspoon spirulina crystals
1/4 medium avocado
1 tablespoon (5 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups (355 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.

Orange a Lina Juice

How to make Orange a Lina Juice Recipe - Wake up to this sweet and zingy apple-orange juice and start your day with natural and energy stimulating sugars blended with a serving of highly absorbable protein. This juice blend is simple to make, refreshing, and rich in vitamins and minerals.

Yield: approximately one 16-ounce (455 ml) juice

Ingredients:
2 oranges, peeled, with pith in tact
1 medium tangy apple (such as a Fuji), halved
1/2 teaspoon spirulina crystals

Method:
Pass the oranges and apple through a juicer.

Transfer to a large serving glass or jar and stir in the spirulina crystals. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Salsa Verde Smoothie

How to make Salsa Verde Smoothie Recipe - Sometimes it’s nice to have a not-so-sweet smoothie. I enjoy this one nearly every day, and as a result, I feel deeply nourished and satisfied. Cucumber is cooling to the body and contains a high level of zinc, a skin-beautifying mineral. Avocado thickens the smoothie and provides hunger-fighting fiber. Fresh cilantro adds a hint of savor and blends harmoniously with alkalinizing and immune-boosting lime juice. An abundance of spinach delivers your calcium needs for the day, and spirulina crystals pack in the protein.

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

Ingredients:
2 large handfuls spinach
1/4 medium avocado
1/2 medium cucumber, ends trimmed, and chopped
2 celery stalks, ends trimmed, and chopped
1 small handful cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon spirulina crystals
1/2 lime, juiced
pinch of sea salt
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) water

Method:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients.

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

Salsa Verde Smoothie

Spicy Spirulina Juice

How to make Spicy Spirulina Juice Recipe - pectin, a soluble fiber, is contained in the skins of raw apples. When juiced, some of this digestion-enhancing nutrient is passed along, supporting regular and comfortable bathroom visits. Apples also deliver “good” bacteria. These microorganisms aid in the formation of healthy cells that line the intestine. Good news for you because a healthy gut is synonymous with a healthy body. Fresh ginger, the spice in this mouthpuckering juice, also supports gut health and reduces inflammation in the body. And, parsley does not only serve to liven up the flavor of this nourishing tonic, it is also rich in vitamin K, a nutrient essential to bone health.

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

Ingredients:
1 large handful spinach leaves
1 small handful fresh parsley
1 piece (1/2 inch, or 1 cm) fresh ginger
3 medium semisweet apples (such as gala), halved
1/2 teaspoon spirulina crystals

Method:
Pass the spinach, parsley, ginger, and apples through a juicer in the order specified.

Transfer to a large serving glass or jar and stir in the spirulina crystals. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

FarMacy Juice

How to make FarMacy Juice Recipe - All of this juice’s green goodness and the detoxifying power of lemon give you the natural health remedies you want for your body that you can’t get in a pill from a pharmacy. The abundance of parsley, dandelion, and kale are what put the “farm” in the Farmacy Juice. With every sip, you’ll feel nourished to the core as an abundance of plant-based and illness-preventing nutrients make their way through your veins. Dandelion is a powerful detoxifying and beautifying green, grapefruit is loaded with immune-boosting vitamin C, and parsley contains an abundance of antioxidants to support the health of your cells. What’s most exciting is you get all this nourishment in a sweet, tangy, and succulent juice you can enjoy any time of the day.

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

Ingredients:
1 small handful parsley
1 small handful dandelion leaves (about 5 to 6)
1 medium lemon, peeled, with pith intact
4 large kale leaves
1 1/2 ruby red grapefruits, peeled, with pith intact

Method:
Pass the parsley, dandelion, lemon, kale, and grapefruit through a juicer in the order specified.

Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Mint Chip Smoothie

How to make Mint Chip Smoothie Recipe - One of my favorite treats as a child was mint chocolate chip ice cream. When I gave up dairy more than four years ago, I vowed not to give up enjoying those two compatible flavors. After a few rounds of testing, I landed on a healthful smoothie that captures the essence of this summertime treat. The flavor is so lip licking that you won’t notice the abundance of calcium and antioxidant-rich kale or the fibrous avocado I’ve snuck into this recipe.

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

Ingredients:
4 large kale leaves, de-ribbed
1/2 medium avocado
10 to 12 fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons (15 g) chocolate plant protein powder (such as pea or hemp)
1 tablespoon (6 g) cacao powder
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons (13 g) yacon syrup
4 to 6 ice cubes
1 teaspoon cacao nibs

Method:
In a blender, combine the kale, avocado, mint, protein powder, cacao powder, almond milk, yacon syrup, and ice.

Blend on high for 20 seconds or until smooth.

Transfer to a serving glass or jar and sprinkle with the cacao nibs. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Mint Chip Smoothie

Herbalicious Smoothie

How to make Herbalicious Smoothie Recipe - An unexpected blend of juicy grapefruit, cilantro, parsley, sweet coconut water, and a hint of cumin are sure to make you go “Mmmm!” Not only is its flavor uniquely delicious, this herbalicious smoothie is also full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that keep your body in tip-top condition. Vitamins C, A, e, and K are plentiful and support healthy tissue repair, clear skin, bright eyes, and a strong immune system. Calcium, magnesium, and potassium help your body stay hydrated, your GI tract happy, and your muscles feeling strong and nourished. Drink up!

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

Ingredients:
1 small handful cilantro
1 small handful parsley
2 large kale leaves, de-ribbed
1 large handful spinach
1/8 teaspoon cumin
3/4 cup (175 ml) fresh ruby red grapefruit juice
1 1/2 cups (355 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.

Green Guru Juice

How to make Green Guru Juice Recipe - Drinking this juice will give you bragging rights for how many greens you can sip in a day. popeye won’t even be able to compete. Two cups (60 g) of spinach give you 20 percent of your daily requirement of calcium, and tart green apples keep the doctor away by delivering a healthy dose of gutfriendly bacteria. This boost of microflora increases your immunity and protects you from digestive disorders. Romaine, believe it or not, is full of nutrients such as folate, which increases your energy levels and regulates mood. Cucumber hydrates, brightens your complexion, and is a natural hormone balancer, and a touch of sea salt not only enhances the flavor of this green tonic, it provides magnesium and potassium, two essential minerals. This juice is fresh and vibrant and will make your mouth pucker with its strong tart flavor as the green apples take center stage.

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

Ingredients:
1 small handful parsley
2 cups (60 g) of spinach
2 large kale leaves
4 large romaine leaves
4 celery stalks, ends trimmed
1 medium cucumber, ends trimmed
2 medium green apples, halved
pinch sea salt

Method:
Pass the parsley, spinach, kale, romaine, celery, cucumber, and green apples through a juicer in the order specified.

Transfer to a large serving glass or jar and stir in the sea salt. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Hot Mess Juice

How to make Hot Mess Juice Recipe - We all know what a “hot mess” is: a person who is well put together in style and appearance but who can get a little fiery and hot-headed when they’ve had a little too much of a good time. Well, this juice is like that late night diva in disarray. On the surface, its flavors are well constructed, compatible, and attractive, but you are caught off guard by the touch of heat and zest that comes out to play in your mouth. You’ll be sure to say, “Wow, I wasn’t expecting that!” But nonetheless, you’ll love it anyway.

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

Ingredients:
1 small handful fresh cilantro
1/2 jalapeño, seeds removed
2 cups (60 g) spinach
2 large kale leaves
4 large romaine leaves
1 1/2 oranges, peeled with pith intact
1 1/2 medium sweet apples (such as red delicious), halved

Method:
Pass the cilantro, jalapeño, spinach, kale, romaine, oranges, and apple through a juicer in the order specified.

Transfer to a large serving glass or jar. Enjoy immediately and sip slowly.

Hot Mess Juice