This delicious smoothie is like a flavour trip to the tropics with all the tasty mango and pineapple.
And it doesn’t just taste good! Mango is full of vitamin A, which is important for your immune system, eye health and even your reproductive health. They are also packed with vitamin C and vitamin B6, which help support a healthy immune system (very important during cold season). Enjoy this fruity smoothie as a filling, nutrient-packed breakfast or as cooling post-gym snack!
Ingredients(makes about 1-2 servings)
¾ cups of orange juice
1 ½ cups of ripe mango
1 banana
1 cup of frozen pineapple chunks
1 piece of raw ginger (about the size of your thumb), peeled
1 cup of ice cubes
Directions
1. Add all ingredients in your Blendtec blender starting with the orange juice, leaving the pineapple chunks and ice cubes toward the top. Blend completely until smooth, then pour and enjoy!
Almonds have a wonderful nutritional profile and are a great addition to your “fit-focused” diet.
As a throwback to your favorite childhood snack (a PB & grape jelly sandwich) this smoothie includes both almond butter and fresh grapes for an awesome flavour punch. But it’s not just about the flavour here: Almonds have calcium, which aids in muscle function, and magnesium, which helps with bone health. It’s also packed with one of my favourite superfoods, spinach, to give you a hefty dose of protein, iron, and many other nutrients. Satisfy yourself and your body’s needs after a workout with this yummy green smoothie!
Ingredients(this will provide about 2 servings)
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups almond milk, unsweetened
2 cups red grapes
2 bananas
4 Tbsp. almond butter
Directions
1. Using a Blendtec blender, blend almond milk and spinach until smooth.
2. Add the remaining fruits and almond butter, and blend again. Pour and enjoy!
Bonus tip: You can freeze your grapes overnight to chill this green protein smoothie. You can also top with sliced almonds for added crunchy texture!
This vibrant raw dessert boasts a plethora of health benefits
Blueberries help lower cholesterol while also fighting the dreaded abdominal fat; ginger has strong thermogenic properties that boost your metabolism, and creamy avocados give you a dose of heart-healthy omega-3s! This nutrient pudding dessert is not your childhood pudding cup! So blend up a batch, grab a spoon, and dig into a fresh and fruity treat that your body will love.
Ingredients
1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries
⅓ of an avocado
3 Tbsp. of fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. of freshly grated ginger
5 Tbsp. of coconut water
1 Tbsp. of organic dark honey
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in a Blendtec blender and blend until mixture is smooth and creamy.
2. Serve immediately as frozen blueberries will thaw and change the consistency of the pudding.
Looking for something that tastes like your favorite holiday dessert but offers up an abundance of vitamins and minerals instead of expanding your waistline?
You got it! Sweet potatoes pack 438{f8b3c30a7d782a2db2561023856fa35f4413de809882d9e5eb69c8ab5d10c4a9} of your daily value of infection-fighting vitamin A and, like carrots, sweet potatoes are a major source of skin-protecting beta-carotene. While bananas are often touted as the go-to source of potassium, a medium sweet potato has 28{f8b3c30a7d782a2db2561023856fa35f4413de809882d9e5eb69c8ab5d10c4a9} more potassium than a banana. (The mineral helps your body absorb fluids to replace sweat losses.) So enjoy this quick, easy, and delicious treat as a post-workout snack, fast breakfast or, well, any old time!
Ingredients(makes 1 serving)
1 medium sweet potato, baked, peeled
1 scoop of Organic New Zealand iso-whey or plant based protein powder
Pinch of Celtic sea salt
½ tsp. of ground nutmeg
½ tsp. of ground cinnamon
½ tsp. of ground pumpkin spice
1 Tbsp. of natural walnuts, chopped
Directions
1. Blend the first 6 ingredients in your Blendtec blender until smooth, but keeping a thick consistency.
2. Spoon the mixture into a bowl and sprinkle with walnuts. Yum yum!
Pies are a classic dessert. But what if you had a pie that was not only good for you but could also go anywhere?
Well, here you go! These pies will work for any occasion, including special holidays or just fast paced workdays. This scrumptious treat will provide you with nutrients your body needs, and satisfy any sweet tooth, no matter what the day requires of you!
Prep Work
Put 1 cup of raw untoasted buckwheat in filtered water for 20-30 minutes. Rinse well and drain, then pat with a paper towel and set to the side.
Ingredients make about 6 servings
2 cups of raw organic cherries (save a few for garnishing)
1 organic pear, not too ripe
¼ wedge of an organic orange, with the skin on
Juice from ½ an orange
1 cup of soaked raw untoasted buckwheat
8 dates
½ cup of raw organic almonds
½ cup of raw organic pecans
1 ½ tsp. of cinnamon
⅛ tsp. of ground cloves
⅛ tsp. of allspice
2 Tbsp. of maple syrup
1 tsp. of vanilla
Special Equipment
6 mason jars (many sizes and styles are available, but I prefer 8 ounce jars
Directions
1. In a bowl combine the soaked buckwheat with ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, juice of ½ an orange, 2 Tbsp. of maple syrup, and ½ tsp. of vanilla. Set this mixture aside.
2. Using a Blendtec blender, blend the cherries, pear, ¼ orange piece with skin on, 6 dates, 1 tsp. of cinnamon, ⅛ tsp. of allspice, ⅛ tsp. of ground cloves, and ½ tsp. of vanilla. Blend until you have the texture of a puree, then set aside and rinse the blender. This is your filling.
3. For your pie topping, put the almonds, pecans, 2 dates, and ¼ tsp. of cinnamon in the blender and pulse until you get the texture of a crumbly meal.
4. Start layering by filling the mason jars with a hefty portion of the buckwheat mixture, then 2 scoops of the of the cherry mixture, then top it off with nut crumbles and add a cherry or two! Place the lids on the jars until ready to serve. You can even tie a small spoon to the side of the jar with butcher string for later.
This is a fabulous dessert that is great for satisfying that sweet tooth without wrecking your body with tons of processed fat and sugar. Plus, since it this dessert is raw your body will have an easier time digesting it while easily absorbing all the wonderful nutrients! So go ahead – have a slice (or two)!
Prep Work
Put the 2 cups of raw cashews in a bowl and cover with an inch of water. Add in ½ tsp of sea salt and let soak for a minimum of 12 hours, uncovered. After soaking, use a strainer to rinse the cashews in cold water.
Ingredients(makes about 6-8 servings)
2 cups of soaked raw cashews
1 cup of almond meal
¾ cups of medjool dates, pitted
Juice from 1 ½ lemons
2 tsp. of vanilla extract
½ cup of cherries, pitted
½ cup of fresh strawberries
¼ cup of maple syrup (optional)
Directions
1. To make the crust, blend the almond meal and dates together until the combined mixture sticks. Push the mixture into a greased 6-8 inch glass pie dish.
2. Using your Blendtec blender, blend the cashews, lemon juice, maple syrup, and vanilla until the texture is completely smooth. Scoop this mixture (which is your filling) on top of the crust. Place the pie in the freezer for a minimum of an hour.
Ingredients (makes about 1-2 servings)
