Blueberry Maca Smoothie

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut milk*
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• 1 tablespoon coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 teaspoon maca powder
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon hemp seeds
• 1 teaspoon honey, if desired

Directions:

In a blender, combine ingredients and blend for about 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour and enjoy!

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

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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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