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pumpkin pie smoothie

1 frozen banana
1 cup almond milk (see recipe below)
1 cup fresh pumpkin, grated
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp all spice
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
optional: 1/4 cup kefir 
2 tbsp hemp seeds
2 tbsp Dandy Blend (coffee alternative)
optional: raw honey or maple syrup to sweeten (if needed)

 Add in all ingredients into a blender, blend until smooth and Enjoy!

chunky monkey smoothie

1 frozen banana
1 cup almond milk (see below to make your own)
2 cups baby spinach
1 tbsp hemp seeds
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp maca powder
2 tbsp raw cacao powder 
1 tbsp peanut or almond butter
1 scoop of your favourite protein powder
1/4 cup yogurt or kefir (for dairy free option try coconut yogurt)
Water/ Ice: add as needed for desired consistency

Blend all ingredients in a high speed bender, blend until smooth and serve. 
Optional: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp cacao powder and hemp seeds on top

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matcha green tea smoothie 

1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tsp matcha
1 cup almond milk 
1 Tbs chia seeds
1 Tbs hemp seeds
1/2- 1 frozen banana
1/4- 1/2 cup frozen mango
1/2 an avocado
4-6 leaves of romaine, 1-2 cups spinach, or sprouts
12 goji berries
Optional add ins: kefir, yogurt, fresh mint (yum!), blueberries, apple, etc. The best is just using up what you have and adding ingredients to taste.

Blend all ingredients except goji berries until smooth and add water or milk as needed to desired consistency. Top with goji berries and Enjoy!

purple energy smoothie

1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 tbs maca powder
1/4 cup kefir
1 cup almond milk
1 frozen banana
1 tbs coconut oil
1 cup frozen blueberries
5-6 leaves of romaine lettuce or baby spinach 
2 cups ice

Blend and Enjoy! Add more ice or water depending on the consistency you like. 
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vanilla bean almond milk

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1 cup of almonds
1/4 tsp vanilla bean powder or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2-3 pitted dates
4 cups water

1. Soak almonds overnight. Rinse throughly in a strainer and pour into blender. 
2. Add the dates, vanilla, and water. 
3. Blend for 3-5 minutes. 4. Strain through a Nut Milk bag or very fine strainer and pour milk into a glass pitcher and store in the fridge. Should last for 3-4 days. 
Tip: Dehydrate leftover almond pulp or bake at lowest temperature in the oven until it is completely dried out. Blend the almond pulp until it is a flour-like consistency and use as almond flour in recipes.


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Pumpkin Seed Milk

1 cup raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas)
4 cups filtered water
3 dates, pitted
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
sprinkle of sea salt

1. Soak pumpkin seeds overnight or for atleast 4 hours, strain seeds and since with water. 
2. Add seeds to a blender with water, dates, some vanilla extract, sea salt, and blend on high. Strain through a nut milk bag and store in an airtight container in the fridge. 

Ratio: 1 cup seeds to 4 cups water

green smoothie

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1 scoop protein powder
1/3 cup organic kefir 
1 tsp maca powder
1 frozen banana
1-2 tbsp hemp seeds
4-5 chunks frozen mango
5-8 strawberries
1/2 cup ice
1 cup almond milk (add more as needed)
1 cup greens : fresh kale, spinach, or sprouts 

Blend this Green Goodness together and Enjoy! The colour is very vibrant, but the fruit takes over most of the flavour. This is an excellent source of Protein, Fibre, Omega 3's, and Probiotics. 

energizing blended green juice

1 handful of fresh parsley
1 granny smith apple, chopped
2 handfuls of baby spinach
1 cucumber, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 inch piece of ginger, sliced
juice of 1 lemon
4-5 leaves of kale, peeled off of the stem

Directions:
1. Place all ingredients into a high powered blender. 
2. Add enough filtered water to cover all of the ingredients (3/4 full). 
3. Blend on high until it is all blended.
4. Pour into glasses or a pitcher and enjoy. Optional: you can strain this and have it as a juice or leave it as a smoothie. 
5. Refrigerate, this should keep for one full day, although it is best enjoyed immediately!! :)

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