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Make Ahead Smoothies
What’s easier than making a smoothie every morning? Making them once a week and freezing them of course! Try the combinations below or use them as inspiration to make your favorite combination of frozen fruits and greens that you can store in freezer for easy smoothies on-the-go. All you have to do is prep the ingredients, freeze in a Mason jar, freezer bag, or even ice cube trays. When you’re ready to enjoy, just add liquid and your favorite Vega One flavor to the pre-packaged ingredients, blend and enjoy! As originally posted on MyVega.com.
Each recipes serves 1
Berry Darling Smoothie
- 1/2 banana, peeled (Tip: never let a banana go to waste again; this is a great way to use those almost too ripe bananas!)
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 serving Vega One Natural or French Vanilla
Tropical Mint Smoothie
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
- 1 cup spinach
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 serving Vega One Natural or French Vanilla
- 1/2 banana (optional)
All the Green Things Smoothie
- I cup pineapple
- 1/2 cucumber
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 serving Vega One Natural or French Vanilla
Preparation
- Measure out all ingredients (except Vega One and liquid)
- Package pre-measured ingredients in a freezer bag or glass Mason jar
- Freeze
- When you’re ready to enjoy, add to blender with Vega One and liquid
Up too early to turn the blender on?
You can blend any of these smoothies ahead of time, divided into ice cube trays and freeze for a blender-free smoothie. When you’re ready to enjoy, just thaw a cup full or smoothie cubes and enjoy. I like to pop some into a Mason jar, seal it and take it with me to work. By the time I arrive all it needs is a straw to be ready to enjoy.
Matcha Smoothie
I’m going to let you in on a little secret – matcha powder. It’s your secret weapon for energy in 2015. Not only does matcha contain caffeine it’s also a rich source of an amino acid called L-Theanine. L-Theanine promotes a state of relaxation as well as offers mental focus and clarity without any jitters or crash that you may get with caffeine from other sources, such as coffee. Bonus – you’re going to love the taste of this smoothie. I recommend trying it a few different ways so you’ll find 3 of my fave options below.
Ingredients:
1 cup cold, unsweetened almond milk
1/2 teaspoon matcha powder (I like Organic Traditions ceremonial Matcha)
1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (I like either Vega One or Vega Sport Performance Protein)
Ice
Sprinkle cinnamon
Sprinkle vanilla
Optional: Honey or maple syrup to taste
Optional topping: Top with chia seeds, cacao nibs and bee pollen
Directions:
Blend & enjoy
Option 1: Blend with ice
Option 2: Blend with ice and less milk (start with 1/4 cup) to make it thick then top with optional toppings
Option 3: Blend everything except ice. Serve on the rocks.
5 Healthy Holiday Recipes to Make You the Hit of the Party
Never find yourself stuck, last minute, in the Whole Foods lineup, with a basket full of pre-made goodies again. There’s no need to spend hours preparing dishes for your next holiday party either. With these healthy holiday recipes you’ll easily (and effortlessly) be in the running to be the hit of your next party without all the stress of over-complicated or time-consuming dishes.
These are my top five favorite go-to recipes for holiday parties – whether I’m going to a potluck, hosting a dinner party or preparing a quick meal for one during the holiday season. As originally posted on MyVega.com.
1. Brussels Sprouts Three Ways
These aren’t your Grandma’s Brussels. Gone are the days of soggy, lackluster Brussels sprouts when you have these roasted recipes in your back pocket. If find yourself into Brussels in a big way consider a Brussels sprout bar for your next party where you make all three recipes. If you have a bit more time, add these Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Coconut Bacon to the mix.
2. Fruitcake Baked Oatmeal
Fruitcake is the new black. You heard it here first and with this fruitcake baked oatmeal you’ll be right on trend. This recipe is great as a meal for one or for brunch gatherings.
3. Cranberry Maple Glazed Lentil Loaf
With the prep time coming in under 30 minutes this loaf is sure to wow any of your skeptic friends and family who think plant-based, gluten-free meals are time-consuming and not at all tasty.
4. Maca Chocolate Bark
If you want to look like you spent hours in the kitchen and have your friends and family wondering how you have time to fit it all in, try this Vega Maca Chocolate bark. You can whip this up in under 15 minutes and still have time for all the other things you need to do this holiday season.
5. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Who needs pumpkin pie when you can have this smoothie? This is a spin on a holiday fave without all the added calories you would find in a classic pumpkin pie recipe. I like to serve this in shot glasses with coconut whip cream for dessert or enjoy it for breakfast when I’m in the mood for a holiday-inspired smoothie.
What’s your go-to party fave? Let me know in the comments below!
Apple & Greens Smoothie
An apple a day… you know the rest. Get your daily apple with this apple + greens smoothie recipe; as originally posted on MyVega.com
Ingredients
½ Granny Smith apple
1 cup kale (stems removed)
½ cup frozen pineapple
½ fresh squeezed lemon (or 1 tsp lemon juice)
1 cup water
1 serving Vega One French Vanilla
Directions
Just blend & enjoy!
Top 5 Recipes For When It’s Too Hot Too Cook
If you’re anything like me, as soon as the sun’s out all I want to do is be outside. The last thing I want to do it spend time inside cooking. Turning the oven on? Forget about it. With that in mind here are my top 5 no bake recipes to make when it’s too hot to cook. As originally posted on MyVega.com.
1. Summer Rolls with Mango and Mint Dipping Sauce These rolls are refreshing, light and can be made in less than 30 minutes
2. Collard Green Wraps I love to take these wraps on picnics at the beach. I prep all the ingredients at home and leave the assembly for the beach. Bonus – if you are enjoying these with a group everyone can assemble their own so everyone gets what they want.
3. Overnight Oats Yes, you can eat oatmeal in the summer. Overnight oats are a quick and easy breakfast option you can enjoy when it’s scorching by 9AM. I like to make mine with seasonal fruits such as berries, cherries and apples.
4. Vegan Protein Balls Perfect for an on-the-go post-workout recovery snack or afternoon at the park snack. I’ll prep a batch and store them in the freeze r until I’m ready to take them on the road with me.
5. Greena Colada Smoothie If you’re in the mood for something that will keep you cool while packing a nutrient-dense punch I recommend trying this smoothie.
3 Reasons to Eat More Berries
A have a gut feeling, a gut reaction, you’ve got guts, I’ve got butterflies in my stomach. We use the stomach as a guide for so many aspects of our lives and it’s no wonder why. Proper digestion and absorption are key for optimal health so of course we put emphasis on the belly. Enjoying nutrient-dense, whole, plant-based foods is a healthy way to support digestive system function.
Berries stand out from the crowd when looking for foods to benefit digestion because they are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber – all key for healthy digestive system function. Here are our top three reasons to go with your gut and eat more berries.
Vitamins and Minerals
Berries are rich in many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C. Vitamin C can help with the absorption of important nutrients including protein and plant-based iron. You can up your vitamin C intake at breakfast with strawberries, which contain nearly 100mg vitamin C per cup, found in this strawberry milkshake smoothie.
Antioxidants
One of the best sources of antioxidant vitamin A is blueberries and goji berries. Vitamin A can help keep your digestive system functioning by playing a role in maintaining the integrity of mucosal tissue that makes up your GI tract. Add goji berries to your salad or blend blueberries into your next smoothie.
Fiber
Fiber plays a role in efficient and effective digestion by aiding in eliminating toxins from your body. Ladies, if you’re looking to reach your 25g of fiber a day just add more berries, such as raspberries, with 8g fiber per cup. Try a berry packed bowl like this berry protein bowl.
Berry Picking
I buy seasonal berries, such as blueberries and blackberries, in bulk at my local farmer’s market and store what I don’t have the opportunity to enjoy in the freezer so that I have fruit all winter long. If berries aren’t in season for you buying frozen, organic berries is a great option for smoothies, desserts and adding to overnight oats.
Adapted from article originally posted on MyVega.com.
Oh Canada! Smoothie Bowl
Celebrate Canada with this refreshing red & white Canada Day smoothie bowl! If you don’t have time to enjoy a smoothie bowl turn this into a smoothie by adding more liquid. As originally posted on MyVega.com
White Layer Ingredients
1 frozen banana
1/8 cup coconut milk
Shredded coconut
Red Layer Ingredients
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1/2 cup frozen cherries
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 scoop Vega Protein SmoothieViva Vanilla (or Vega Sport Performance Protein Vanilla)
Topping Options
2 Tbsp gluten-free granola
1-2 tsp hemp seeds
2 tsp goji berries, soaked
1 tsp shredded coconut
Fresh raspberries or cherries and banana slices
Directions
Blend all smoothie ingredients
Scrape blender as required
Add more liquid if required
You want this extra thick so if you do add the more liquid so it slowly and sparingly
Add smoothie ingredients to a chilled bowl
Top with your favorite toppings above (I’ll often use all of them)
Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl
Dragon fruit (aka pitaya) t is high in antioxidants and has a sweet taste and crunchy taste, similar to a cross between a kiwi and a pear. Smoothie bowls are just thick smoothies so if you don’t have time to sit down and enjoy this bowl just add more liquid and make a smoothie!
Ingredients
1/2 fresh dragon fruit (peeled)
1/2 frozen banana
1 cup frozen strawberries
1/4 cup almond milk
1 scoop Vanilla Sport Performance Protein
Topping
Gluten-free granola (the crunchier the better)
2 tsp goji berries
1-2 tsp hemp hearts
1 tsp shredded coconut
Fresh strawberries and banana slices
Directions
Blend all smoothie ingredients
Scrape blender as required
Add more liquid if required
You want this extra thick so if you do add the more liquid so it slowly and sparingly
Add smoothie ingredients to a chilled bowl
Top with your favorite toppings above (I’ll often use all of them) As originally posted on MyVega.com
Lucuma & Maca Smoothie Bowl
Have you tried lucuma before? It is a Peruvian gem that add a maple like sweetness with loads of vitamins and minerals.
How about maca? Another Peruvian treasure. Oz per oz maca has more calcium than milk! Maca adds a nutty butterscotchy flavor.
Put them together and watch out! Magic will happen. You heard it here first.
Ingredients
1 med-large frozen banana
2 tsp almond butter (or peanut)
1/2 Maca Chocolate Bar; finely chopped
1-2 tsp lucuma powder
1 tsp cocoa powder
3/4 cup almond milk
Topping
1/2 Maca Chocolate Bar; finely chopped
1 tsp almond butter (or peanut)
Sliced banana
Shredded coconut
Granola
Directions
Blend all ingredients (except topping) in a high powered blender on low/med
Scape sides as required
Add more liquid as required (use sparingly – you want this thick)
Blend until thick
Serve in chilled bowl (chilled to keep it from melting too quickly)
Top with your fave toppings
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