This is the perfect summer drink, for kids and adults alike!
INGREDIENTS:
10 cups Seedless Watermelon Cubes, frozen for at least 24 hours
2–4 tbsp Maple Syrup to taste, or use liquid stevia
Juice of 1 large Lime
1/4 cup Fresh Mint or Basil leaves, loosely packed (Optional, but recommended)
1 1/2 cup Filtered Water (or seltzer water!)
This smoothie is absolutely full of antioxidants; I’ve been drinking every day for breakfast and absolutely love it. It’s a great way to start the day! Feel free to double this recipe depending on the size of your blender!
INGREDIENTS
Note: this recipe fits perfectly in a 16oz. blender cup like the Ninja Fit
1 tbs. flax seeds
2 tbs. hemp seeds
1 frozen banana (halved)
2 tsp. matcha powder
1 cup of almond milk (or water)
½ - 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
DIRECTIONS:
Put all ingredients in your blender cup, with spinach leaves last. I have a 16 oz blender cup, so I just push in as many spinach leaves that will fit and have the blender top fit on.
Blend until well combined. If the mixture is too thick after blending, add a little bit of water and blend again to the desired consistency.
This refreshing homemade drink is simple to put together and is a great health boost! Fresh lemon juice is alkalizing and chia seeds are a great source of fiber and plant-based omegas!
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups cold filtered water
¼ cup lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
1 Tablespoon chia seeds
Optional Sweetener - choose ONE of the following:
1 ½ Tablespoons sugar
1 ½ Tablespoons honey
1 ½ Tablespoons agave liquid stevia drops to taste
VARIATIONS ON CHIA FRESCA:
Watermelon chia fresca – Blend up watermelon and strain the pulp. Then chill the juice before adding chia seeds.
Strawberry chia fresca – Blend up strawberries with water and strain the pulp.
Cucumber chia fresca – Add thin slices of cucumber into a pitcher to create cucumber infused water.
Lime & Mint chia fresca – Muddle lime and mint before adding chilled water and chia seeds.
This is a great nutrition boost with cleansing ingredients that’s a perfect way to help with getting back in track after the overindulgence of the holidays!
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup water (or orange juice)
1 green apple
1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 inch fresh ginger , peeled and minced
1 cup fresh spinach
small handful fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
This is a quick and easy golden milk recipe that uses turmeric and other spices to make a deliciously comforting drink that has potent anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients
2 cups milk of choice such as almond pecan, coconut, or dairy
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp cinnamon powder
pinch of ground black pepper
tiny piece of fresh peeled ginger root or ¼ tsp ginger powder
pinch of cayenne pepper optional
1 tsp raw honey or maple syrup or to taste optional
This recipe is just the thing after the rich foods, sweets, and overindulgences of the holidays!
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups baby kale
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 medium green apple, chopped
1 cup frozen sliced banana
1 cup almond milk
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon honey
This is a nice fall treat that's perfect for a breakfast or snack!
Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin puree
1.5 cups almond milk
2 bananas, peeled
1 cup ice cubes
1 Tablespoon ground flaxseeds and/or hemp seeds
¼ cup (gluten-free) regular rolled oats (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
*optional: stevia or maple syrup to taste
Wheatgrass is an incredibly nutrient dense superfood, while still being mild tasting and slightly sweet. This recipe uses simple, easily available ingredients to make a tasty smoothie that's a great way to start the day!
1/4 cup water or coconut water
1/2 cup non dairy milk
1/4 cup fresh wheatgrass OR 1/4 teaspoon wheatgrass powder
1 orange or 2 tangerines
1/2 banana, frozen
1/2 cup ice
Raw apple cider vinegar is so healthy for you- it has benefits for weight loss, detoxification, it’s antibacterial, it can help with lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and may even have protective effects against cancer. It’s been used for thousands of years for its many health benefits- it was even frequently prescribed by Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, in 400 BC for a variety of health issues!
Apple cider vinegar can be an acquired taste for some. First, I’d say, don’t try to drink it straight- it’s too strong! Dilute it with water to make it easier to drink. This recipe is a great one to make apple cider more palatable, and its ingredients even add to ACV’s effectiveness.
This recipe makes a lot for convenience’ sake and can be kept in the fridge and sipped a few times throughout the day.
Ingredients:
• 2 glasses of water (15-30 oz.)
• 4 Tbsp. Bragg – Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother, the chunks of stuff floating in the jar)
• 4 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• 4 Tbsp. honey (raw honey if possible)
If you haven’t heard of golden milk, also sometimes known as golden turmeric tea, you’re in for a treat! Turmeric and ginger are wonderful, comforting, anti-inflammatory spices, and this recipe is an easy way to add more anti-inflammatory compounds to your diet.
We’ve posted our favorite recipe below, though there is also an easy, blender version below that. Try them both and see which is your favorite!
• 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk, preferably coconut milk beverage or almond milk
• 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
• 1 (1-inch) piece turmeric, unpeeled, thinly sliced, or 1/2 teaspoon dried turmeric
• 1 (1/2-inch) piece ginger, unpeeled, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• Ground cinnamon (for serving)
Here is another recipe for golden milk that we like since it’s so simple (everything is mixed together in a blender and then heated on the stovetop).
Also, if you would like to try golden milk without the hassle of a recipe, we do carry prepared golden milk powder by Jarrow called Golden Tea at the store which is dairy free and can be served mixed with hot water or the milk of your choice.
This recipe makes a delicious, low sugar pumpkin spice latte that can be enjoyed at home! It's a wonderful taste of fall!
Ingredients:
This amazing smoothie is quick to put together and is a great way to start the morning!
One of our customers brought this recipe in, and I liked it so much that I wanted to share it! This is a fantastic shake that's easy to put together. It's full of nutrient dense foods and is a great energy boost in the morning!
Note: Instead of the ice, you can use a frozen banana if desired.
Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Delish!
I love sweet tea, but do not love the calories or grams of sugar that comes from table sugar. I keep a pitcher of this in my fridge at all times. It's an easy and delicious way to stay hydrated.
Add boiling water to a Pyrex or other glass or ceramic container. Stir stevia into boiling water until completely dissolved. Add tea bags and steep (when using herbal teas, I will usually steep them a good 15 minutes or more to get the full flavor from the teabags).
Add concentrated tea and stevia to a 2 quart pitcher and fill with cold water. Serve with ice and enjoy!
*It's best to use non-caffeinated tea for this iced tea so it can be drunk at night if desired.
Smoothies are a fantastic way to start the day, and are a great way to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet. The only problem is that they can be a little bit fiddly to make in the morning when you’re tired. Making frozen smoothie packs takes the guesswork out of making smoothies, and you can even label the bags with the days of the week to reuse so you’re ready for a healthy smoothie every day!
Here is a site with five great smoothie pack recipes.
Here are 10 wonderful Vitamix smoothie pack recipes.
Smoothie packs are simple to make without a recipe, however, just add your greens and fruits to a bag with some added protein powder, flax, or chia seeds if desired. In the morning, add your liquids to the blender (coconut water, yogurt, water, or other juices) along with the contents of your prepacked smoothie bags (the ziplock bags can be reused for the following week). Enjoy!
If you've never had a chia seed drink, they're a real treat! This tea couldn't be easier to make, and it's full of antioxidants, fiber, and omega 3s!
8 - 10 ounces filtered water
1 bag green tea (you can also use roobios or hibiscus)
1 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds (depending on desired thickness)
Mason jars are wonderful for making these!
