Super Smoothies (GF)

April 9, 2012 by · 4 Comments

From left to right: Berry-licious Smoothie, Go-Green Smoothie and Tropical Smoothie. Mmm!

 

Sweet and delicious, smoothies provide an excellent opportunity to increase the daily amount and variety of fresh fruits and veggies that you and your children consume. And by adding kefir to your smoothies, you’ll get a nice healthy serving of probiotics in every sip!

Below are three yummy combinations we enjoy. Each works great with water kefir, whole milk kefir or coconut milk kefir. Or you can substitute with plain whole milk yogurt or kombucha. If you have access to pastured eggs, you may want to consider the significant nutritional benefits of adding a raw pastured egg yolk to your smoothie. But only if you are certain your eggs come from healthy pastured chickens.


The Go-Green smoothie was inspired by my youngest’s favorite Naked Juice flavor – Green Machine! I have to say this is much more affordable! And it’s fun because he loves to help me make this – another great opportunity to get your Kids in the Kitchen!

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Tropical Smoothie (GF)

Yield: 1 serving

Tropical Smoothie (GF)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plain whole milk kefir
  • 1/4 cup 100% pure pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1/4 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1 baby carrot (halved for easier blending)
  • 1 thick slice of banana
  • 1/2 tbsp raw honey
  • 1/2 tbsp golden flax seed (or chia seed)

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into your blender or VitaMix and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
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Berry-licious Smoothie (GF)

Yield: 1 serving

Berry-licious Smoothie (GF)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plain whole milk kefir
  • 1/4 cup filtered water
  • 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves (tightly packed)
  • 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 5 frozen strawberries
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp raw honey
  • 1/2 tbsp golden flax seed (or chia seed)

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into your blender or VitaMix and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
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Go-Green Smoothie (GF)

Yield: 1 serving

Go-Green Smoothie (GF)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plain whole milk kefir
  • 1/4 cup 100% pure pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves (tightly packed)
  • 1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 5 frozen strawberries
  • 2 thick slices of banana
  • 2 thick slices of apple
  • 1 leaf of fresh kale
  • 1/2 tbsp raw honey
  • 1/2 tbsp golden flax seed (or chia seed)
  • 1 tsp spirulina powder (see note below)

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into your blender or VitaMix and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth.

Notes

Spirulina is a superfood that is high in protein and immune enhancing vitamins and minerals. It's mild taste makes it the perfect healthy boost for smoothies.

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Chia-Aid Sports Drink (GF)

April 9, 2012 by · 9 Comments


This refreshing sports drink (a spin-off of traditional iskiate) was specially crafted for my awesome hubby, who is an avid competitive cyclist. So staying hydrated and fully energized is super important for him, especially on race day and on long rides.

I know there’s no shortage of “healthy” sports drinks out there – but just take one look at the labels and you’ll know why I felt the need to create something REAL and nourishing for my guy!

So whether you’re a cyclist, runner, hiker, surfer or some other variety of exercise enthusiast, this drink provides a healthy boost of hydration and nutrition in every sip!

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Chia-Aid Sports Drink (GF)

Yield: 1 serving

Chia-Aid Sports Drink (GF)

Ingredients

  • 16-20 oz filtered water
  • 1 organic green tea bag (or infuser filled with 1-2 tsp loose green tea)
  • 2 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice (or lime)
  • 1 tbsp raw honey
  • Pinch of Celtic sea salt
  • 2 tbsp Chia Seed Gel (see recipe below)

Instructions

  1. Boil 16-20 ounces of water and add to large glass.
  2. Add tea bag/infuser and allow to steep 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove tea bag/infuser and allow tea to cool until lukewarm. (You want the tea to be lukewarm before adding the lemon juice and raw honey, so they retain their naturally beneficial nutrients and enzymes.)
  4. Then, add lemon juice, honey and sea salt. Stir well to combine.
  5. Place in frig to chill.
  6. Once cold, stir in chia gel until dissolved and serve.

Notes

This recipe calls for green tea, a healthier caffeine choice. For a caffeine-free version, you can simply skip the tea altogether and just add all of the ingredients to room temp water (or for an added nutritional boost use coconut water or water kefir). Then chill and add chia seed gel once the juice mixture is cold.

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Chia Seed Gel (GF)

Chia Seed Gel (GF)

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2/3 cup filtered water (room temp)

Instructions

  1. Mix seeds and water together.
  2. Allow to stand 2-3 minutes. Stir again.
  3. Allow to stand for 12-15 more minutes, until chia seeds form a nice gel.
  4. Store gel covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  5. Use chia gel in any beverage you'd like to give a nutritional boost to, such as smoothies, honey-sweetened lemonade, kombucha, etc.
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