Calcium-Loaded Coconut-Citrus Detox Green Smoothie Recipe with Kale
Coconut, oranges and kale blend deliciously into this detoxing green smoothie recipe. A splash of lime adds a “zing” that is moderated by the sweetness of the banana. Kale is a rich source of calcium and contributes more than 300 milligrams (30% RDA) of calcium to this smoothie, which has a whopping 63% RDA. Not [...]
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Raw Vegan Coconut-Cherry Ice Cream Recipe
I love making raw ice cream. It’s one of my favorite desserts because it’s so quick and easy to make, not to mention delicious! I always keep bananas in the freezer so I’ll have it when I’m in the mood. If you are trying to lose weight and you’re looking for a healthy dessert option, [...]
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Creamy Banana-Cranberry Detox Green Smoothie With Dandelion
Two of the best fruits to mask bitter flavors of detox greens like dandelion are ripe bananas and oranges. I would consider this an “intermediate” detox smoothie. While I liked the flavor, the bitterness from the dandelion comes through slightly. I’ve grown to appreciate it, but if you’ve never made a green smoothie before, work [...]
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Tropical Pineapple-Papaya Green Smoothie Recipe
When the snow is falling and the temperatures are falling, I love to drink in some tropical sunshine in the form a a fruity green smoothie! This smoothie if very sweet and so it is perfect for blending with celery and parsley. Feel free to toss in some bitter greens like kale and dandelion as [...]
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Broccoli Green Smoothie Recipes, Nutrition and Health Benefits
Broccoli can be a hit or miss when it comes to green smoothies. The first time Davy added broccoli to his smoothie, he added a few florets. This was before we had our powerful Blendtec Total Blender. Our old blender was no match for broccoli’s toughness and the little “flowers” didn’t blend. He sipped and [...]
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Kiwi-Pear Smoothie with Cilantro and Radish Greens
This smoothie blends the delicious flavors of pear and kiwifruit with cilantro. Both banana and kiwi sweeten the cilantro, making the flavor less intense. You can’t even taste the radish greens, which are mild anyways and perfect for many smoothie recipes. Kiwis are a rich source of vitamin C. The edible seeds contain omega-3 fatty [...]
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Pineapple-Chai Smoothie Recipe With Ginger
There is only one word to describe this smoothie – WOW! “Heaven in a glass” is also a suitable description. Tropical flavors mingle pleasantly with chilled chai tea to create a delicious smoothie that is as healthy as it tastes. I made another variation of this chai smoothie using pumpkin and a medjool date, which [...]
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Raw Vegan Pecan Pie Smoothie Recipe
As requested by several of our Facebook followers, I’ve created this pecan pie dessert smoothie. It is delicious and definitely suggest the flavor of a decadent slice of pecan pie. While I will say it is “healthier” than a slice of pie, it’s still a “fun smoothie” that should be considered more of a dessert [...]
Vegan Gingerbread Smoothie Recipe
I made this smoothie for National Gingerbread Day (yes, it’s an actual day and it was on November 21st). This smoothie was VERY tasty, not to mention healthy! The best part of this recipe, is that it is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free. Almost everyone can enjoy it. It’s also a great recipe to make [...]
Vegan Apple Pie Smoothie Recipe
I love apple pie but I don’t love all the sugar, fat and other unhealthy stuff in it. This is my healthy solution! In fact, you could lose weight while enjoying the flavors of fresh apple pie. Apples are great for weight loss. They are loaded with fiber to help you feel fuller longer. They [...]
