In honor of St. Pat's Day, I demo'ed three completely different green smoothies: one fruit & greens, one veggies & greens (soup) & one dessert - yummy!! Pretty pictures to come later, when I make all this again at home! :-) In the meantime, you can check out the pics taken by Lorah during class here & Kathy's (very pretty!) picture below. Enjoy!!
It’s Easy Being Green Smoothie (aka Kermit)
2-4 dates,
pitted & soaked
1 banana,
fresh or frozen
1/2 C
pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen
6
cranberries, if available
4 leaves
curly kale
1/4 bunch
cilantro
1/4 lime,
peeled
2 Tbs hemp
seeds
1 Tbs flax
seeds
1 Tbs chia
seeds
1 C water
(including date soak water)
1 C ice
Soak pitted
dates in water for at least 10 minutes to soften. Add all ingredients to high-speed blender
(VitaMix) & blend until smooth.
Adjust water & ice to your desired thickness/slushiness.
Green Bandito Soup
1 small
zucchini
1/3 large
yellow pepper
3 stalks
celery
1 garlic
clove
1/4 lemon,
peeled
2 handfuls baby
arugula
2 handfuls
baby greens (spinach, romaine, kale, etc.)
1 handful
Italian parsley
1 Tbs
sesame tahini
3 Tbs
nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp
Himalayan or Celtic sea salt
1/2 tsp
cumin
1/2 tsp
chili powder
1/2 tsp
coriander
Pinch
cayenne pepper
1-2 C water
Add all
ingredients to high-speed blender (VitaMix) & blend until smooth. Adjust water to your desired thickness (you
may use slightly warm water, if desired).
Garnish with diced veggies, herbs &/or spices.
Experiment & substitute other
veggies, greens, fat & spices to your taste! Suggestions:
Veggies: cucumber, tomato, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, jicama; red, orange or green bell peppers; anaheim, poblano, jalapeno, serrano or other hot peppers, sprouts
Veggies: cucumber, tomato, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, jicama; red, orange or green bell peppers; anaheim, poblano, jalapeno, serrano or other hot peppers, sprouts
Greens: kale, collard, chard, romaine,
bok choy, spinach, watercress, dandelion, mizuna
Fats: almond butter, soaked & rinsed
nuts or seeds, avocado, olives, olive or seed oil
Herbs/spices: cilantro, basil,
oregano, sage, rosemary, thyme, chives, leeks, onion, turmeric, ginger
Dreamy Mint Choco Chip Shake
Inspired by my recent trip to CaféGratitude in L.A.,
where I tasted (among many delights), “I Am Cool”
2 Tbs
cashew butter
2 Tbs
coconut oil
4 Tbs maple
syrup
1/2 tsp
vanilla extract
Pinch
Himalayan or Celtic sea salt
Handful
fresh mint
1 tsp
spirulina powder*
1 C water
2 T cacao
nibs
2 C ice
Add all
ingredients except cacao nibs & ice to high-speed blender (VitaMix) &
blend until smooth. Add cacao nibs &
ice & blend until frothy. Enjoy
immediately & immensely!
*Note: Use any green powder you wish
– spirulina, chlorella, blue-green algae, VitaMineral Green, or even a handful
of greens such as spinach or kale – to increase the nutrition & pretty
green hue of this shake.
Thank you, Kathy, for the beautiful picture...and for continually inspiring me & many others!
Peace, love & Kale Rocks!!
xoxo,
Kat
