Smoothies are a fabulous quick and nutritious meal. Provided below are a handful of recipes collected over the years. This will give you a good starting point to start venturing out on your own to develop your specific mix. For each recipe, add all ingredients into a blender (e.g., Vitamix works great) and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. The fruit can either be fresh or frozen; if using frozen, mix long enough so the smoothie isn’t extremely cold to the stomach (supports the digestion process better). All recipes are dairy-free to support reducing congestion and phlegm.
Berry Coconut Smoothie
· 2 cups water
· 1/2 small avocado
· 4 Tablespoons coconut butter
· 1 cup napa cabbage
· 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
· 3 cups berries
· 1 small ripe banana
Green Morning Bliss
· 4 ice cubes
· 11 0z coconut water
· 1/2 cup hemp seeds
· 2 large handfuls spinach
· 1 small ripe banana
· 1 inch sliced ginger
· 2 of the following: green apple, pear, and nectarine
Berry Ginger Smoothie
· 3 cups water
· 4 Tablespoons coconut butter
· 1/2 to 1 bunch collard greens
· 2 1/2 cups blueberries
· 1 cup pitted cherries
· 2 small oranges, peeled
· 2 inch sliced ginger
Very Berry Chia Smoothie
· 2 – 3 cups water
· 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
· 1 small bunch black or Lacinato kale
· 1 cup wild berries
· 1 cup cranberries
· 1 cup strawberries
Peanut butter delight
· 2 cup almond milk
· 4 Tablespoons peanut butter, or any nut butter
· 2 Tablespoons hemp seeds
· 2 large handfuls spinach
· 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
· 1 cup strawberries or raspberries
· 1 ripe banana
Green Goddess Bliss
· 1 cup water (add more if needed)
· 1 container (~ 15 oz) silken tofu
· 1/2 cup sesame seeds or cashews
· 1/4 cup miso paste
· 1 clove garlic
· 1/2 cup basil leaves
· 1/2 cup parsley leaves
· 2 Tablespoons each fresh tarragon and dill
· 1 to 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Salt & black pepper to taste