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!

Egg Nog

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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!