Winter Smoothie

This smoothie is perfect after a workout or yoga session. It is full of protein and packed full of nutrients. It will help boost the immune system because of the yogurt and coconut and tastes amazing. 

Ingredients

1 banana 

1 coconut

2 tsp shredded coconut

1 tsp of yogurt

1/2 tsp cinnamon, more for garnish

Method

1. Open up the coconut ( or get the shop attendent to) and scoop out the flesh. The juice can be used later.

2. Break up the banana, sprinkle in the cinnamon and shredded coconut. Blend till smooth, sprinkle more cinnamon for garnish.

Summer Smoothie

The first week of summer is here and what better way to celebrate then a yummy smoothie. When the days are warm this is a perfect way to start the day. And why wouldn't you want to drink something like looks like this! It looks like a creaming soda minus the sugar.

Ingredients

1 cup of rasberries

1 tsp physlium husk

1/2 tsp cinnamon 

3 tsp of kefir

1 cup of whole milk

Linseeds and cinnamon to garnish

Method
Blend till smooth.

Inspiration

NOTE: These are not all my images just some beautiful images I selected from a variety of blogs, websites and some of my own.

Make your own rice milk

Making your own rice milk is super easy and inexpensive. When trying to avoid dairy it can be quite confusing on where to start and what to do. With all the new research emerging about soy milk  I would avoid it at all costs. Soy can cause hormone related risks and unless prepared properly is dangerous to the body. 

Rice is not high in protein so should not substitute soy or dairy for its protein content. Its a light refreshing drink that can be added to smoothies, porridge or drunk on its own. 

What to do

Rince 1 cup of rice

Put the rice into a blender

Add 2 cups of water and vanilla extract

Blend till smooth

Strain through a muslin cloth

And it's ready drink!


If you want to flavour it you can add a banana or some agave nectar for sweetness but I think it is sweet enough on its own.

Green Smoothie

I love green smoothies! They are so nourishing and refreshing and with less fruit then a regular smoothie they are also low in sugar. Here is what I put into mine to kick start my day almost every day. The flavour is not your typical smoothie flavour so dont be alarmed if it doesn't taste sweet. If you do want to add some sweetness add some agave nectar or stevia.

Ingredients

1 Banana

1 tsp flaxseeds

Handful of spinach

1/2 avocado

Handful of silver beet

1 tsp of spirulina

Handful of desiccated coconut

1 tsp of slippery elm bark powder
1/2 cup of coconut water

Method

Blend until smooth

Pour

Drink

Coconut mid afternoon pick me up

There is no better way to restore, rejuvenate and revitalise your body then a smoothie. Juicing fruits and vegetables make it easier to digest and reaches your cells in 15 minutes! This process helps detoxify tour liver and allows for your body to absorb nutrients quicker! This recipe is a sweet pick me up that is quick and easy.

What you will need:

Coconut milk

Cocoa powder

Berries (frozen or fresh)

Flaxseeds

1 banana 

Blend in a blender until smooth.