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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Creamy Strawberry Almond Smoothies

By Jen, on May 15th, 2011%

You don’t need to use cow’s milk or ice cream to make a milkshake. Here’s a healthy (and tasty) alternative to a strawberry milkshake. Almond milk, coconut milk and banana provide a creamy consistency. Strawberries add a pop of color and berry sweet flavor. A handful of almonds adds a boost of nutrition. (vegan, dairy-free recipe)

Creamy Strawberry Almond Smoothies
3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla or original almond milk or soymilk
1/4 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 medium banana, sliced
20 raw almonds, chopped
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or agave syrup
Few drops pure vanilla

Add almond milk, coconut milk, strawberries, banana, almonds, maple syrup and vanilla to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth.

Makes 2 servings

Tip: You can substitute 2 tablespoon almond butter in place of the raw almonds.

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