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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!