Fat-Burning Cappuccino

Coffee and dairy products create an acidic environment in the body. The body needs to be an alkaline state for weight loss to occur. Dandy Blend, a blend of dandelion and chicory root is very alkalizing. The medium chain triglycerides found in both palm and coconut oils help stimulate fat metabolism. Cinnamon helps to fight cravings by balancing blood sugar.

12 ounces hot water, just off the boil
1 heaping teaspoon Dandy Blend
1 tablespoon palm oil
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon plus some for sprinkling
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash of cayenne (optional)

Place all ingredients into the wet container except for the cayenne. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 30 - 60 seconds until foamy. Pour into mug and sprinkle with cinnamon and cayenne.

Enjoy!

Green Tea Fat Burner

Weight loss is hard enough with out burning away or catabolizing your muscle. The EGCG found in green tea matcha improves fat metabolism and nourishes the body, the rice protein powder keeps the muscle from breaking down, and the avocado give you a full feeling.

2 teaspoons green matcha powder
2 tablespoons rice protein powder
1/2 banana (frozen is optional)
1/4 avocado
4 ice cubes
water filled to the 12 oz mark.

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!

Iron Sunshine

Vegetarian sources of iron are hard to come by. Molasses is a great source at 15% per tablespoon. Dulse and oranges have nutrients to support absorption. Further, the addition of a small amount of cabbage (or other sulfur vegetable such as kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, or broccoli) will boost the absorption of the amino acids found in dulse, raising the complete protein level.

2 juice oranges, seeded and peeled
1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
1 teaspoon dulse powder
1/2 cabbage leaf (or other sulphur vegetable)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ice cubes

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!

Pinked Grapefruit Sorbet

This dessert is not only yummy, it is also packed with vitamin C.

1 peeled, seeded grapefruit, cut into 8 pieces and frozen
1 10 ounce package frozen strawberries
3 tablespoons honey or agave for vegan version; or sweeten to taste

Place all ingredients in wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Use tamper if necessary. Blend until smooth.

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!

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!

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!

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!