This is my favorite smoothie! I LOVE the tropical notes in it and how flexible it can be. These amounts are not rigid but guidelines. On days when I need to finish up some spinach or want the extra protein and nutrient boost of greens, I add some spinach or spirulina to it! But I love the cute, orange color when it’s plain.

Quick Tropical Coconut Smoothie

Servings: 6–8
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2–3 large bananas, fresh or frozen
• 2 cups coconut milk*
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil or Coconut Cream Concentrate
• 1/4 cup flax seeds
• 2–4 cups pineapple juice (or raw pineapple and increased coconut milk)
• 4–6 cups frozen mango chunks
• 2–3 cups unpacked fresh spinach or a pinch of spirulina (optional)
• 2 tablespoons hemp hearts or hemp protein powder
• raw honey or dates to sweeten (optional, and usually not needed)

Directions:

In a high-powered, high-capacity blender, add all ingredients except for any frozen fruit. If you are opting for spinach and/or dates, this is the time to add them! I usually start out on the lower end of the liquids and increase as needed or desired.

Start blender out at low speed and slowly increase to high, allowing all of the flax seeds (and spinach) to be liquefied. Once that happens, you should have a large amount of liquid yumminess! To this, you will add your frozen mangoes until your desired amount and consistency are reached. I often add more pure pineapple juice to get the desired tropical flavor if it’s lacking. This smoothie is creamy, sweet, and delicious! Enjoy!

*For the freshest coconut milk, make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

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Chocolate, Coconut, Peanut Butter, Banana Smoothie

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 very ripe bananas, sliced or mashed
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 ounce chocolate
• liquid of choice, optional (to adjust consistency)

Directions:

Put everything in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

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I think right about now we could all use something with a bit more nutritional value than a cookie…this yummy and nourishing powerhouse is perfect for breakfast or a pick-me-up that will have you back on track and going strong for hours.

Post-Holiday Power Smoothie

Servings: 2–3
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups grass-fed milk, plain kefir or coconut milk*
• 1–2 tablespoons Virgin Coconut Oil, melted
• 4 soy-free egg** yolks (optional, but add lots of great nutrition and healthy fat for long lasting energy) – See Note below.
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon green food powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon raw honey
• dash salt
• 1 banana, fresh or frozen
• 2 cup frozen strawberries or any frozen fruit of your choice

**Note – This recipe contains raw or undercooked eggs. Please make a substitution if you have concerns about consuming raw eggs.

Directions:

Blend all but the fruit until mixed. Add fruit, blend until smooth, and enjoy. To your health! 🙂

*For the freshest coconut milk, make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Recipe and photo submitted by Lydia, Salem, VA.

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