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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.
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
Acai Bowls
My love affair with acai bowls started earlier this year when I happened upon a Pinterest post. My love continued to grow with a trip to Maui in April where I was met with the greatest acai bowl of my life. If you are on Maui please go to Choice Health Bar so you can experience it for yourself. Good news – if you aren’t going to Maui anytime soon you can still fall in love with an acai bowl at home.
Here’s how:
Ingredients
1-2 frozen acai packs (you can use juice or powder but I prefer the frozen packs for convenience)
1/2 cup frozen berries
1/4 cup almond milk
Optional: spinach, Chlorella or you other fave greens
Topping
1/4 cup granola (crunchier the better) 2 tbsp hemp hearts
1 tsp shredded coconut
1 tbsp cocoa nibs
Sliced fresh fruit (strawberries, banana, etc)
1 tbsp honey
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 & smooth Serve in chilled bowl Top with any of the toppings above (I usually use them all) Enjoy (and share – this will make 1 large or 2 small bowls)
For more superfruit breakfast inspiration check out my acai bowl recipe as originally posted on MyVega.com
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