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Ingredient notes:
I freeze as much of my ingredients as I can so that I don't have to use ice.
I buy local when in season and frozen when not, but you should do what makes the most sense ecologically and economically when purchasing ingredients.
These recipes will get you anywhere from 16 to 32 ounces, depending on how many cups of liquid or yogurt are used.
Make these recipes your own: They're only going to taste good if you like the ingredients and make them in a ratio that satisfies your palate.
Substitute, add more or less, etc, and then come back and tell me how you made the recipe better for you.
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Category Archives: smoothies
Sweet Potato Smoothie
In season and just in time to get you thinking about signing up for my Green Smoothie Challenge, this green smoothie from The Food Relationship Coach is like a farmacy in a glass! The sweet potato, a root vegetable often … Continue reading
Blueberry Pomegranate Green Smoothie
Whenever I cook for my boyfriend I try to make sure he eats a wide variety of greens, fruits, and other vegetables, because left to his own devices, he’s pretty SAD. And because I’m doing the cooking! I love that … Continue reading
KALEmon Smoothie
1 cup kale, chopped 1 apple, cored and seeded, skin on 1 lemon, peeled, seeds intact 1 cup water 1 cup yogurt or kefir of your choice blend apple and water together for 1 minute. add remaining ingredients and blend … Continue reading
Pina Colada Smoothie
1 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup cultured coconut milk or coconut milk yogurt 1/3 cup shredded coconut, lightly packed 2 cups frozen pineapple 1 t vanilla extract, optional a few ice cubes, optional add all ingredients to your Vitamix and … Continue reading
Minty Smooth
1/2 cup prepared mint tea, cold 1 cup plain kefir or yogurt of your choice 1tbs honey handful of fresh mint leaves a few ice cubes, optional place the mint in your hand and give it a good smack (seriously) … Continue reading
PB Banana Smoothie
1 frozen banana cut into chunks 3 tbs peanut butter 1 c milk of your choice 1 t vanilla Add all ingredients to your Vitamix in the order listed. Blend until smooth.
Apple Cranberry Smoothie
1 apple of your choice, cored, skin on 1/2 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen 1 cup yogurt or kefir of your choice add all ingredients to your Vitamix and blend until smooth. Optional: add 1/2- to 1-inch of fresh ginger … Continue reading



