Green Pineapple Smoothie
I’m on a mission to come up with some perfect smoothie blends for my daughter and me. This one is a winner! Spinach adds a beautiful bright green color, but you can’t taste it at all when pineapple is involved.
Shakes & Smoothies
Dairy-free Banana Nut Milkshake
This hits the spot when you want a semi-sweet milkshake. Sans milk. The hemp hearts provide a good amount of omegas and some protein. Hemp protein power provides added protein and fiber. Cashew butter provides some added health fats and minerals.
Green Apple Vegetable Smoothie
This smoothie is loaded with vegetables, but still manages to taste good. Even my 4 year old thinks so! Apple does a much better job of hiding the kale flavor than cherries or berries do. But apple is more fibrous, so to improve the texture, this smoothie needs more water and ice.
Berry Glad You Can’t Taste The Cabbage Smoothie
I call this one Berry Glad You Can’t Taste The Cabbage. Ha. I swear, you can’t! Why cabbage? Cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables are good sources of glucosinolates that hydrolyze to indole-3-carbinol and isothiocyanate. Both are researched in cancer prevention, especially hormone-sensitive cancers. They’re also great for metabolic detoxification and liver support.
Tropical Turmeric Slushie
Turmeric, also known as curcumin, is anti-inflammatory and detoxifying. It’s good for the gut, for heart health, for joint health… The list goes on. It’s one of my favorite supplements and I love experimenting with the fresh root (I buy this in the produce section at Whole Foods Market).
Cashew Cacao Shake
This rich, chocolaty shake is both satisfying and nourishing. If you’re like me, chocolate hits the spot when you’re pregnant. This superfood shake provides great nutrition during pregnancy, and I often drink it for breakfast. It’s full of magnesium, one of my favorite supplements for expectant mothers.
Almond Milk
Making your own almond milk is easy peasy. But keep in mind that there are no preservatives, so it doesn’t last much longer than 3-4 days in your refrigerator. My go-to recipe is from Against All Grain. I have a Vitamix, which comes in handy here.
