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!

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!

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!

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!