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!

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!

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!

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

Place all ingredients in wet container. Turn on variable speed 1, increase to 10, then high. Blend 30 - 60 seconds until smooth.

Enjoy!