This yummy version is not only dairy-free but also soy-free!
1-1/2 cups of extra creamy almond milk
1/2 cup cashews
1 banana, frozen
1 ounce mango, frozen
1 ounce agave syrup or to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon nutmeg
pinch of salt
Place all ingredients in the wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 30 - 60 seconds to reach desired smoothness.
Enjoy!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Extra Creamy Almond Milk
Sometimes a bit of extra thickness is needed for smoothies and sauces. Plus, put the pulp in the dehydrator and for when you need almond flour. It’s a win-win!
2 cups almonds
3-1/2 cups water
Place all ingredients in the wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 30 - 60 seconds to reach desired smoothness. Strain through a nutmilk bag. Stores for 3 days in the refrigerator.
Dehydrate the pulp for 12 hours or until completely dry. Process into a fine flour. Stores in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for a month.
Enjoy!
2 cups almonds
3-1/2 cups water
Place all ingredients in the wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 30 - 60 seconds to reach desired smoothness. Strain through a nutmilk bag. Stores for 3 days in the refrigerator.
Dehydrate the pulp for 12 hours or until completely dry. Process into a fine flour. Stores in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for a month.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Banana Bread Shake
This yummy smoothie is reminiscent of my grandmother’s banana bread.
1 banana
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 walnuts, soaked
1/2 vanilla bean, scraped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ice
Place all ingredients in the wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
Enjoy!
1 banana
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 walnuts, soaked
1/2 vanilla bean, scraped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ice
Place all ingredients in the wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
Enjoy!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Two Recipes - Vegan Mayonnaise plus Walnut Apricot Shake
No, the mayonnaise does NOT go in the shake! Here's two recipes from the same cup of walnuts. (ingredients are highlighted with italics)
1 cup walnuts, soaked and drained
2 cups water
Place all ingredients into the wet container. Turn on variable speed 1 then increase to 10. Turn to high for 2 minutes. Strain 1-1/2 cups walnut milk through a filter bag back into the wet container.
Soak 2 pitted dates and 4 dried apricots while making the mayonnaise.
Place contents of filter bag into a bowl and add:
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder or to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste.
The mayonnaise is finished! Now back to the shake…
Add 4 ice cubes to the wet container. Turn on variable speed 1 then increase to 10. Turn to high for 30 seconds or until blended.
Enjoy!
1 cup walnuts, soaked and drained
2 cups water
Place all ingredients into the wet container. Turn on variable speed 1 then increase to 10. Turn to high for 2 minutes. Strain 1-1/2 cups walnut milk through a filter bag back into the wet container.
Soak 2 pitted dates and 4 dried apricots while making the mayonnaise.
Place contents of filter bag into a bowl and add:
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder or to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste.
The mayonnaise is finished! Now back to the shake…
Add 4 ice cubes to the wet container. Turn on variable speed 1 then increase to 10. Turn to high for 30 seconds or until blended.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Potato Salad with Homemade Mayonnaise
Make your own mayonnaise and you’ll never go back to the jar!
Salad
1 onion, chopped on variable speed 3
2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and 2 celery stalks, chopped on variable speed 5
2 pounds of potatoes, boiled, cooled, and cubed; approximately 8 potatoes
Mayonnaise
1 egg
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
Place all ingredient in the wet container except olive oil. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then switch to high. Slowly add the olive oil through the lid while the blades are still moving. When all olive oil is incorporated, remove from base and then pour over the rest of the ingredients. Let sit for at least an hour for the flavors to blend.
Enjoy!
Salad
1 onion, chopped on variable speed 3
2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and 2 celery stalks, chopped on variable speed 5
2 pounds of potatoes, boiled, cooled, and cubed; approximately 8 potatoes
Mayonnaise
1 egg
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
Place all ingredient in the wet container except olive oil. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then switch to high. Slowly add the olive oil through the lid while the blades are still moving. When all olive oil is incorporated, remove from base and then pour over the rest of the ingredients. Let sit for at least an hour for the flavors to blend.
Enjoy!
Mochachino Frappe
This dairy-free alternative is made with instant coffee to quickly satisfy that caffeine craving.
1-1/2 cups ice
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon instant coffee
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
3 tablespoons agave syrup
1/2 cup soaked cashews or use rice milk if allergic to nuts
Place all ingredients in wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then switch to high. Use tamper if necessary. Blend until smooth.
Enjoy!
1-1/2 cups ice
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon instant coffee
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
3 tablespoons agave syrup
1/2 cup soaked cashews or use rice milk if allergic to nuts
Place all ingredients in wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then switch to high. Use tamper if necessary. Blend until smooth.
Enjoy!
Peach Coconut Milk Delight
This delightful frozen dessert has a bit of a zing - black pepper!
3/4 cup coconut milk, preferably frozen in an ice cube tray
10 ounces frozen peaches
1/4 cup agave syrup
1/2 medium carrot
8 peppercorns
Place all ingredients in wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Use tamper if necessary. Blend until smooth.
Enjoy!
3/4 cup coconut milk, preferably frozen in an ice cube tray
10 ounces frozen peaches
1/4 cup agave syrup
1/2 medium carrot
8 peppercorns
Place all ingredients in wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Use tamper if necessary. Blend until smooth.
Enjoy!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Cherry Banana Potassi-Yum Boost
Did you know that 2 cups of cherries contain the same amount of potassium as a banana? This guilt-free frozen dessert is a great post-workout refresher.
1 banana, frozen
1 cup cherries, pitted and frozen
1/2 cup soaked cashews
4 medjool dates, soaked in 1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/8 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
1 banana, frozen
1 cup cherries, pitted and frozen
1/2 cup soaked cashews
4 medjool dates, soaked in 1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/8 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
Place all ingredients in wet container including soaking water for dates. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Use tamper if necessary. Blend until smooth.
Enjoy!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Kiwi Green Smoothie
Get your daily dose of vitamin C and nutrients to support chelation of toxic heavy metals! A dash of cayenne not only wakes up your taste buds, but adds an extra boost to the immune system.
1 kiwi, peeled
1 lime, peeled but leaving white pith intact
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
raw honey or other sweetener to taste
dash cayenne pepper
1/2 cup ice
1/2 cup water
Place all ingredients in the wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 30 - 60 seconds to reach desired smoothness.
Enjoy!
1 kiwi, peeled
1 lime, peeled but leaving white pith intact
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
raw honey or other sweetener to taste
dash cayenne pepper
1/2 cup ice
1/2 cup water
Place all ingredients in the wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 30 - 60 seconds to reach desired smoothness.
Enjoy!
Tropical Caesar
This raw drink is packed with nutrition. Wash the eggshell thoroughly to remove any pathogens that may be lingering. Or, if you’re just not comfortable with it, use 2 tablespoons of your favorite protein powder instead.
1/4 cup raw coconut chunks
1/2 banana
1/2 orange with 1 square inch of peel
1 egg, thoroughly washed
honey or other sweetener to taste
3/4 cup ice
1/2 cup water
Place all ingredients in the wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 30-60 seconds.
Enjoy!
1/4 cup raw coconut chunks
1/2 banana
1/2 orange with 1 square inch of peel
1 egg, thoroughly washed
honey or other sweetener to taste
3/4 cup ice
1/2 cup water
Place all ingredients in the wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 30-60 seconds.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Coconut Strawberry Freeze
This decadent dessert is packed with fresh fruit!
2 cups frozen strawberries
1 13.5 ounce can coconut milk
1/4 cup raw honey or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
Place the can of coconut milk in the freezer for 15 minutes. Then place all ingredients in the wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Use tamper to assist blending. Mix until proper consistency; when four mounds form.
Enjoy!
2 cups frozen strawberries
1 13.5 ounce can coconut milk
1/4 cup raw honey or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
Place the can of coconut milk in the freezer for 15 minutes. Then place all ingredients in the wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Use tamper to assist blending. Mix until proper consistency; when four mounds form.
Enjoy!
Virile Veggie Mix
Vitamin C, zinc, lycopene, and cruciferous vegetables have been shown to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. This fresh juice has them all!
2 medium tomatoes
1 leaf of kale
1/2 cup spinach
1/4 red bell pepper
1/2 medium carrot
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
pinch cayenne pepper powder
1 tablespoon parsley
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup ice
Place all ingredients in wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 60 seconds.
Enjoy!
2 medium tomatoes
1 leaf of kale
1/2 cup spinach
1/4 red bell pepper
1/2 medium carrot
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
pinch cayenne pepper powder
1 tablespoon parsley
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup ice
Place all ingredients in wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 60 seconds.
Enjoy!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Mayan Chocolate Spice Shake
Who ever thought that good nutrition could taste so good!
1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked
4 medjool dates, soaked
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup ice
1 tablespoon raw cocoa powder or nibs
dash of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 orange peel
1 small piece of orange peel, approximately 1/2 to 1 square inch
Place all ingredients in wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 30 - 60 seconds until smooth.
Enjoy!
1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked
4 medjool dates, soaked
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup ice
1 tablespoon raw cocoa powder or nibs
dash of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 orange peel
1 small piece of orange peel, approximately 1/2 to 1 square inch
Place all ingredients in wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 30 - 60 seconds until smooth.
Enjoy!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
How and Why to Soak Nuts
Nuts contain a digestive-enzyme inhibitor. This allows nuts to travel via birds and animals; swallowed whole then not digested. More likely than not, they are carried away from the tree on which they grew and deposited in a nice pile of fertilizer with the potential to grow into a new tree. When moisture in the soil neutralizes the digestive-enzyme inhibitor and other phytochemicals, germination can begin. This is the tree’s survival mechanism.
Roasting nuts will destroy this digestive-enzyme inhibitor, but will also denature the healthy fats. This process creates free radicals. Other nutrients will break down as well. Soaking raw nuts destroys the digestive-inhibiting enzyme and improves taste. Nutritional value also increases since phytates, mineral-absorbing inhibitors, are rinsed away.
Cover raw nuts with water and let soak for the appropriate time indicated below. Drain, rinse, and discard water. Store in an airtight container 2-3 days placed in the refrigerator.
Soaking Times for Raw Nuts
Almonds - 8 hours
Brazil nut - 4 hours
Cashews - 3 hours
Hazelnut / Filbert - 6 hours
Pecan - 3 hours
Pistachio - 1 hour
Walnuts - 30 minutes
Others - soak 1 to 8 hours; the harder the nut, the longer the soak.
If soaking nuts overnight, they should not be soaked more than 12 hours since it will adversely affect the flavor and texture; cashews should be soaked for a maximum of 6 hours.
Dates can be soaked to improve texture by breaking down fiber. Soak 2-4 hours.
Enjoy!
Roasting nuts will destroy this digestive-enzyme inhibitor, but will also denature the healthy fats. This process creates free radicals. Other nutrients will break down as well. Soaking raw nuts destroys the digestive-inhibiting enzyme and improves taste. Nutritional value also increases since phytates, mineral-absorbing inhibitors, are rinsed away.
Cover raw nuts with water and let soak for the appropriate time indicated below. Drain, rinse, and discard water. Store in an airtight container 2-3 days placed in the refrigerator.
Soaking Times for Raw Nuts
Almonds - 8 hours
Brazil nut - 4 hours
Cashews - 3 hours
Hazelnut / Filbert - 6 hours
Pecan - 3 hours
Pistachio - 1 hour
Walnuts - 30 minutes
Others - soak 1 to 8 hours; the harder the nut, the longer the soak.
If soaking nuts overnight, they should not be soaked more than 12 hours since it will adversely affect the flavor and texture; cashews should be soaked for a maximum of 6 hours.
Dates can be soaked to improve texture by breaking down fiber. Soak 2-4 hours.
Enjoy!
Vanilla Nut Shake
This is a great alternative to powdered protein shakes.
8 medjool dates, soaked, drain and reserve soaking water
1/2 cup almonds, soaked
1/2 cup cashews, soaked
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cup cold water
1 cup ice
Agave syrup to taste
8 medjool dates, soaked, drain and reserve soaking water
1/2 cup almonds, soaked
1/2 cup cashews, soaked
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cup cold water
1 cup ice
Agave syrup to taste
Place all ingredients in wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 30 - 60 seconds until smooth.
Enjoy!
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Berry Tart Smoothie
This is the recipe with which I inaugurated my Vitamix!
1 lime, peeled with pith remaining
1/4 cup frozen raspberries
1 cup frozen strawberries
3/4 cup water
Place all ingredients in wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 30 - 60 seconds until smooth.
Enjoy!
1 lime, peeled with pith remaining
1/4 cup frozen raspberries
1 cup frozen strawberries
3/4 cup water
Place all ingredients in wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 30 - 60 seconds until smooth.
Enjoy!
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