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Berry Green Smoothie Recipe with Baby Kale

By Jen, on February 21st, 2013%

Baby kale adds a fresh, green boost to mixed berry smoothies. Made with coconut milk, strawberries, blueberries, banana and fresh greens. (vegan, dairy-free recipe)

Berry Green Smoothie Recipe
3/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 medium banana, sliced
1 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
handful of fresh baby kale (1/2 to 1 cup, lightly packed)

Add water, coconut milk, banana, strawberries, blueberries and kale to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth.

Makes 2 servings (about 2 1/4 cups total)

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Good and Green Smoothies
Spinach and Avocado Green Smoothies

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Mango Berry Coconut Milk Smoothie Recipe

By Jen, on September 15th, 2012%


Coconut milk makes a luscious base for dairy-free smoothies. Add sweet mango, berries and a sprinkling of hemp seeds and you’ve got the makings for a great drink. Go on, blend. (vegan, dairy-free recipe)

Mango Berry Coconut Milk Smoothie Recipe
1/4 cup canned coconut milk
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup fresh mango chunks
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
2 teaspoons hemp seeds

Add coconut milk, water, mango, blueberries, raspberries and hemp seeds to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses.

Makes 2 servings (about 2 cups total)

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Fresh Raspberry Peach Smoothie Recipe

By Jen, on August 3rd, 2012%



Peach season is here! I love stone fruit, especially peaches. Fresh, ripe peaches are great in smoothies. They’re delicious combined with another fruit like sweet and tart raspberries.

Here’s a recipe for a dairy-free smoothie made with a fresh summer peach, raspberries, coconut milk and a touch of vanilla. If the fruit is ripe there’s no need to add any sweetener.

Fresh Raspberry Peach Smoothie Recipe
2 tablespoons canned coconut milk
1/4 cup cold water
1 medium fresh peach, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup fresh raspberrries
Few drops pure vanilla
1/2 cup ice

Add coconut milk, water, peach, raspberries and vanilla to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth. Add ice; cover and blend until smooth. Taste for sweetness. If desired, add natural sweetener to taste.

Makes 1 serving (about 1 1/2 cups total)

Note: I use a heavy duty Vitamix blender, which results in a silky smooth drink. If you have a wimpy regular blender, you may want to peel the peach.

Tip: Coconut milk adds richness and creaminess to dairy-free smoothies. Leftover coconut milk should be stored in the refrigerator. Transfer the coconut milk to a glass jar with a tight fitting lid.

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Hibiscus Green Tea Soda

By Jen, on May 28th, 2012%

From the recipe archives, first posted September 2010. Updated with a new photo. -Jen

Soda can be a hard habit to break. If you’re looking for a tasty alternative try making your own tea soda. It’s easy to make, and can be customized to your tastes. Simply brew double strength tea (I like the combination of green tea with a fruity herbal tea like hibiscus) and serve with plenty of ice and some sparkling water. Here’s a simple hibiscus green tea soda recipe to get you started.

Hibiscus Green Tea Soda
1 green tea bag
1 hibiscus herbal tea bag
1 cup water, heated just to boiling
1 to 2 teaspoons honey, agave nectar or desired sweetener (optional)
Ice cubes
Sparkling water, seltzer or club soda, chilled

In a heatproof container, steep green and herbal tea bags in heated water for 4 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags. Add honey or desired sweetener to tea; stir to dissolve. Chill tea mixture for at least 1 hour. To serve, fill 2 glasses with ice. Divide tea mixture between glasses. Top with sparkling water.

Makes 2 servings

Tip: The best part of making your own tea soda is that you can control the sweetness. If you enjoy drinking unsweetened iced tea, don’t add any sweetener. For a flavor boost add a squeeze of fresh lime or lemon juice.

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