Optimal Body Balance

Print Pucker Up Peach Smoothie This smoothie is tart, hence the name. If you prefer things a little sweeter, I suggest adding 1/2 of a ripe banana.Ingredients1/2 cup coconut water 1/4 cup frozen greens 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 1 cup frozen peach slicesInstructionsBlend together [...]

Print Green Pina Colada Smoothie Serving Size: 2 Ingredients1 cup frozen kale 1 cup unsweetened almond coconut milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 frozen banana 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple chunksInstructionsBlend together the kale, milk and protein powder. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.NotesOriginally posted at From Sarah’s KitchenSchema/Recipe SEO Data Markup [...]

Print Ricotta with Papaya Ingredients1/2 cup ricotta cheese chopped papaya sprinkle or chia seeds tiny drizzle of agave nectarInstructionsCombine all ingredients in a bowl.NotesOriginally posted at From Sarah’s KitchenSchema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.2http://www.optimalbodybalance.com/2013/03/ricotta-with-papaya/

Print Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding Yield: 4 servings Ingredients1 1/4 cup almond coconut milk (or other milk of your choice) 1/3 cup chia seeds 2 tablespoons agave nectar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract blueberries sliced almonds shredded coconutInstructionsIn a mason jar or some sort of container with a lid, combine the milk, chia seeds, agave and [...]

Print Mixed Berry Cheesecake Smoothie Yield: 2 servings Ingredients1/2 a cup of kale leaves, torn, or frozen greens 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 cup unsweetened almond coconut milk 1 cup frozen mixed berries 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractInstructionsBlend the kale, protein powder and milk together until the kale is liquefied. Add [...]

Print Spiced Chai Banana Smoothie Ingredients1 cup almond coconut milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder handful of torn kale leaves 1 frozen banana 1 teaspoon chai spice 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1/2 teaspoon creamed coconut or coconut oilInstructionsAdd milk, protein powder and torn kale leaves to the blender and blend until smooth. Add remaining ingredients [...]

Print Carrots with Mint and Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients3 carrots, peeled and cut into coins salt and pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seedsInstructionsBring the carrots and 1/2 cup lightly salted water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 7 minutes or until [...]

Print Coconut Almond Kale Smoothie Yield: 2 servings When making green smoothies, I think the key is to blend the green leafy vegetable with the liquid and protein powder (if you use powder) before you add the rest of your ingredients. That way the veg is blended in really well and you don’t have to [...]

Print Eggnog Inspired Smoothie I would have added a green leafy vegetable to this, but I was out. You can add a pinch of xanthan gum to thicken this smoothie up a bit if you wish.Like I’ve mentioned before, try to buy your dates refrigerated as opposed to in the bulk bins or on store [...]

  Print Almond Butter Chocolate Mint Smoothie Ingredients2 tablespoons almond butter 3 dates, pitted and chopped 1 scoop protein powder 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 bananas, fresh or frozen 10 fresh mint leaves 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 kale leaves, destemmed and torn into pieces 1 1/2 cups almond milk, dividedInstructionsAdd almond butter, dates, [...]