Well, it's almost the end of February and I wanted to make sure to post this month, instead of letting it slip by once again. It's still bitterly cold out and I've been making a lot of stews and soups, but I felt like going contrary to this trend and post a recipe for a smoothie today.
Honestly, smoothie recipes are simple. You just put all of the ingredients into a blender and let it run, until well blended. So, I'm sure that you've got a few standards in your pocket already, but if you feel like giving this one a go; then by all means, have at it!
One of the simplest versions of this smoothie involves 5 ingredients:
Frozen Organic Bananas
Tumaco Cocoa Powder
Coconut Milk/Almond Milk or any Vegan milk of your choice
Organic Flax Meal
Organic Agave Nectar or a few Organic Dates (to sweeten)
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| This photo just looks weird, but here are some of the ingredients waiting in the Nutribullet container to go swimming with Coconut Milk. |
However this version includes frozen blueberries because it's winter and we need a bit more boost of those antioxdiants and anthocyanins to bolster our immune system. You could also add in a bit of ginger into this and that would really add some punch to it.
So here is the 'official,' recipe for this version:
V, GF- Chocolate, Banana and Blueberry Smoothie
1 Frozen Organic Banana
A Handful of Frozen Blueberries
*3 Heaping Teaspoons of Tumaco Cocoa Powder (any good quality Cocoa powder will do)
1 Cup of Coconut Milk or any Vegan Milk of your choice (water will do, but it won't be the same!)
1 Tablespoon of Organic Flax meal
1 Tablespoon of Organic Agave Nectar or 2-3 Organic Dates
*You can substitute Carob powder, but you may want to add less than 3 heaping teaspoons, as Carob tends to have a sweeter taste.
I use a Nutribullet; so I just make sure that the liquid doesn't surpass the 'Max,' line. Make sure that your lid is on tightly before you blend; or else you'll have a mess to clean up ;p
I pulse it a few times before letting it run continuously for about 20-30 seconds.
It's a very satisfying smoothie in my opinion; so it's a nice treat to both your tastebuds and your body, as it supplies healthy nutrients, good fiber amongst many other benefits.
You can even take this smoothie and freeze it into popsicles, for a frostier treat.
You can even take this smoothie and freeze it into popsicles, for a frostier treat.
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| All blended up and ready to be savored. |
I think that I may still post a recipe for a Ginger Tea, that I make, but we'll see. It's getting down to -8F over here; so it depends on how thawed out, I'll be tomorrow.
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| Thanks to my brother for this awesome magnet. It's what we do! |
Mabuhay! To your Health! Cheers!
Love,
Jessica
