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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A holiday treat you can feel good about! It has a rich, creamy, delicious taste with no added sugar (the bananas and coconut give it a wonderful, delicate sweetness). It is packed with nourishing protein, good fats, and nutrients for a quick breakfast or mid-afternoon snack and is satisfying to your body and your senses. Or serve it to your guests. They’ll never guess how healthy it is! 😉

Coconut Eggnog Smoothie

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups raw milk or coconut milk*
• 5 soy-free eggs**, (large) – See Note below.
• 2 tablespoons Virgin Coconut Oil, melted
• 2 tablespoons Coconut Cream Concentrate, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 4–5 frozen ripe bananas

**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 bananas until thoroughly mixed. Add frozen bananas and blend until smooth. Serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of nutmeg on top. Enjoy! 🙂

*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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Sometimes you just need a really, really quick breakfast. Other days you don’t want any at all. Or you may be starving but have absolutely no time to make a big breakfast because you overslept and the day is wasting away.

Whatever.

The point is, this smoothie makes a great breakfast. It’s creamy, fruity, a great energy booster (thanks to the coconut oil), and very filling. It’s pretty much the perfect and quickest breakfast you’ll be able to put together in under 5 minutes. It’s best if you do the soak overnight option, but either way is great.

Oh, and yes, there are raw rolled oats in here. Don’t fear them. They make the smoothie so filing and add such a nice texture.

How to Avoid Clumping When Adding Coconut Oil to a Smoothie

You don’t have to worry about coconut oil clumping in your cold smoothie if it is done correctly. True, coconut oil does solidify when cold and just might form stubborn little clumps when added to cold drinks, but you just need to outsmart it. It’s actually very simple, as the video will show you. All you do is melt the oil (gently, making sure it isn’t hot, as warm smoothies aren’t very nice) and while the blender is whirling your delicious smoothie into a creamy goodness, slowly pour in the coconut oil in a steady stream. The oil will disappear into your drink and leave you with a wonderful coconutty taste and creamy froth to top it off.

Sound good? It is. Try it for your next breakfast.

Enjoy!

Sarah

This smoothie is rich, creamy, fruity and very filling. The natural, energy-boosting properties of coconut oil make it the perfect way to start your day!

Raspberries and Cream Breakfast Smoothie 

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 honey date (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla powder
• dash ground nutmeg
• 3–4 tablespoons rolled oats
• 1 cup frozen raspberries
• 1–2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except raspberries and coconut oil and let soak for 1 hour or up to overnight.

Place all ingredients except coconut oil into a blender and blend until smooth while pouring coconut oil into blender in a steady stream.

Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of Sarah Shilhavy.

Recipe prepared by Sarah Shilhavy and photographed by Jeremiah Shilhavy.

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