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Sunday, April 20, 2014

Cranberry Banana Smoothie

Lip-smacking cranberry banana smoothie.

Heres a quick and simple cranberry infused recipe for breakfast that is refreshing, tart and food allergy friendly (around our humble casita, anyway). Its dairy-free, soy-free, egg, corn and nut free. And naturally, its you-know-what free. Spring is around the corner, Babycakes.

Are you ready? Are you feeling a little bloated and pasty? Do you crave something light and refreshing?

Something to wake up your winter saturated taste buds?

I knew it. Pucker up.

Cranberry-Banana Smoothie - A Dairy-Free Recipe

You dont have to be a vegan to appreciate this quick and easy breakfast. Cranberries make it tart- so please taste test and adjust the sweetness to your liking.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup frozen organic cranberries
1 small ripe banana, peeled, sliced (frozen bananas rock)
1 cup cold non-dairy milk
A splash of cranberry juice
1 tablespoon raw agave nectar, to taste
1-2 tablespoons vanilla rice protein powder, to taste

Instructions:

Combine the ingredients in a blender, cover and blend on a lower speed to process the cranberries. Add an ice cube or two if you like it super cold.

Rev it up to high till smooth and frothy.

Grab a straw.

Sip.

Feel the cranberry love.

Serves 1.

Monday, April 14, 2014

SANDRA’S CHAI BANANA APPLE ORANGE KIWI SMOOTHIE

A delightful and healthy
afternoon fruity smoothie you
can have within minutes...

Serving: (1)

Prep: 10 Mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

½ tablespoon organic Rooibos Winter Chai Tea leaves

½ cup hot water

1 organic kiwi, peeled and sliced (reserve one slice for garnishing rim of glass)

1 organic *banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen

1 unpeeled organic apple, cored, and sliced

1 organic orange, peeled, and remove pulp and seeds by sectioning

1 teaspoon organic freshly squeezed lime juice

½ tablespoon wheat germ

-- 1 straw

METHOD

Place ½ cup hot tap water and tea leaves in a 2-cup glass measuring cup and microwave on high for 1 minute, and set aside to steep for 3 minutes. Strain into a small bowl, toss tea leaves, and let broth cool.

Meanwhile, prep and add all remaining ingredients to blender. Add cooled tea broth and puree for 1 minute, just until smooth, and serve. – Enjoy!

Getting ready to
press the puree button...

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*Tip: I freeze peeled, ripe bananas that Ive cut into quarters in Ziploc bags. I use them often for frozen treats such as this, or for baking in recipes later on once thawed.