This smoothie calls for coconut and cashew butter instead of banana to thicken it. It’s great for days when you’re out of banana but still want a calorie-rich smoothie. Young coconuts provide healthy fats and electrolytes; the cashew butter and hemp protein provide protein, and the strawberries bring a touch of sweetness and color. Strawberry-Cashew […]
Category Archives: Drinks & Smoothies
Because hydration doesn’t have to be boring!
{Recipe} Cleansing Cranberry Apple Juice {Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free}
One day during my breastfeeding years, I wanted to use the bunch of fresh cranberries I had in the fridge and thought I’d search for a fresh cranberry apple juice recipe. I couldn’t find any that was raw, though, so I decided to make my own. I was pleasantly surprised by the end result – […]
{Recipe} Breastfeeding-Friendly Galactogogue Green Juice {Raw, Vegan, Paleo}
This green juice is easy to make because virtually any juicer will extract a lot of liquid out of the vegetables. It’s also delicious, and a godsend when you want juice but your baby won’t give you more than a few minutes to make your morning elixir. The optional chlorella cleanses breastmilk of toxins. As […]
{Recipe} Sweet Cherry Berry Protein Breakfast Bowl {Raw, Vegan, Paleo}
Are you ready to take your plant based workouts to the next level? With protein from the hemp seeds, amino acids from the spinach, potassium from the bananas, and vitamins and minerals from everything, you will have yourself a powerful muscle regenerating treat! Use coconut water for electrolytes, and throw in some dates for a […]
{Recipe} Fertility Boosting Strawberry Goji Smoothie {Raw, Vegan, Paleo}
A true fertility potion, this smoothie features maca, goji berries, and Brazil nuts, all thought to increase fertility in both men and women. I threw in some strawberries, rich in PEA, also known as the “molecule of love”, and a variation without nuts for a lighter option. This recipe is adapted from my Amazon best-seller […]
{Recipe} Homemade Ginger Lemonade {Raw, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free}
I have to be honest here, I’m not a big fan of drinking plain water. But give me teas, infusions, kombuchas, and lemonade, and I’ll drink gallons. This is one of my go to recipes in the summer. You can make a lot and keep it in the fridge for 2-3 days… If you don’t […]
{Recipe} Tropical Green Smoothie {Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo}
This delicious and sweet green smoothie is chock-full of antioxidants and vitamins. I love to use leftovers as a face mask as well, because of pineapple’s exfoliating properties! Tropical Green Smoothie Ingredients 3 cups leafy greens, such as spinach1 cup bananas, frozen1 1/2 cup strawberries, fresh and diced1 cup mango, frozen1 cup pineapple, fresh and […]
{Recipe} Nourishing Nettle Infusion {Vegan, Gluten Free}
I have written volumes about the health benefits of nettles, but honestly, the skin benefits alone are worth it. You will get the unmistakable glow of someone who is healthy and cleansed from the inside out, without actually having to go on drastic diets and spending a lot of money. Nettles are really inexpensive, and […]
{Recipe} Whole Food Protein Smoothie with Strawberries
Protein powders are great and serve a purpose, and I’m definitely not one to turn my nose up at a premixed protein shake from the store – in fact, I have one almost every day. But I do love a good, wholesome, whole food smoothie with nutrition the way nature intended… As a packaged deal. […]
{Recipe} Peach Blueberry Protein Shake {Raw, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free}
This tasty shake is one of many smoothie recipes I hand picked for the Nourished Village cookbook. Peach and blueberries together make for a magical combination! I actually never thought of blending them together without other fruits until I tried a peach smoothie from Natalia KW’s wonderful book, Pure Pleasures. Mixed with hemp seeds, this smoothie will provide a punch of protein, […]