This dreamy copycat recipe originally came from the infamous Erewhon coconut cloud smoothie previously launched. With in the first week of launch, over 1,000 people had asked for the beautiful blue smoothie. Using all dairy free and gluten free ingredients, this recipe is perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
Ingredients
1/3 cup MALK vanilla almond milk
1/2 frozen avocado
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 cup Zuma Valley Organic Coconut Cream (cold)
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup frozen pineapple
2 tsp almond butter
1 scoop vanilla collagen powder
1 tsp organic vanilla
1 tsp blue majik spirulina
vanilla stevia to taste (recommend around 1 tsp)
Coconut whipped cream (for serving & optional)
**All ingredients listed are plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free!
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Add 1/4 of the Zuma Valley coconut cream to the bottom of your smoothie glass (the rest will be used to top)
Step 2
Sprinkle the Blue Majik around the sides of the glass and set aside for a minute
Step 3
Combine the almond MALK, more coconut cream, blue majik, almond butter, collagen powder, vanilla extract, vanilla stevia, and all frozen items in the blender. Blend until smooth and extra thick.
Step 4
Pour the smoothie in your glass sprinkled with Blue Majik. Top with the remaining coconut cream, sprinkle with a tad bit more Blue Majik, and enjoy!
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Mocktail /ˈmäkˌtāl/ (noun)
1. An extremely delicious and conscious nonalcoholic drink consisting of a mixture of fruit juices or other soft drinks.
1.) Sparkling Lime Hydrator
Ingredients:
1 cup. diced fresh watermelon
4 oz. San Pellegrino sparkling water
1 oz. fresh lime juice
Mint leaves
cracked ice
Preparation:
1.) Place watermelon and lime juice in a mason jar and muddle (aka smoosh) all the watermelon until you have a substantial amount of juice from the watermelon
2.) Clap some mint leaves in your hand to release the scent and add to mason jar mixture along with a few ice cubes
3.) Add sparkling water
4.) Shake well
5.) Fill a beautiful glass with ice and strain mixture over the top
6.) Chop extra watermelon into cubes and add to glass along with lime slices
This decadent and creamy smoothie bowl is a special healthy treat any time of day. With only a few simple ingredients, it’s quick and easy to prepare. Preparing this cacao almond butter smoothie bowl for breakfast is our absolute fave.
Regarding superfoods in this bowl, cacao is the main spotlight here. Known for its high quantity of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, it is health-boosting, to say the least.
With zero added sugars, this gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free bowl is a delicious way to treat your taste buds. Most importantly, it is also naturally energizing. Kiss your mid-day coffee crashes goodbye and wave hello to the new fully energized you.
Preparing this delicious bowl only requires 5 ingredients. Cacao is the most beneficial of all the ingredients, adding some extra heart health-boosting properties. This nutrient-packed bowl contains many health-conscious benefits. Here we will break it all down for you.
Health Benefits of the Cacao Smoothie Bowl
Below is a quick breakdown of the wonderful healing benefits of each ingredient in the cacao smoothie bowl.
Maca powder
This Peruvian root is most known for its ability to increase libido in men and women. If you were wondering, this statement is supported by scientific evidence. The maca root increases fertility, boosts energy, and elevates endurance.
Cacao powder
Cacao is very different from cocoa which has been chemically processed and roasted, stripping it of antioxidants. Raw cacao is the highest plant-based source of iron and full of magnesium. These high amounts of magnesium are ideal for heart and brain health.
Coconut flakes
Unsweetened organic coconut flakes are a great natural energy source. Along with natural energy, they also contain high amounts of naturally-occurring iron and ease digestive health.
Granola
Depending on which kind you get, granola can be a simple beneficial topping. Gluten-free, low sugar granola is the most health-conscious choice. Our favorite is Bear Naked Cacao and Cashew Butter granola.
Almond milk
To keep it health-conscious, we recommend sticking with organic unsweetened almond milk. If you want something on the lower sugar side, you can choose Organic Coconut Milk.
Above all, this dairy-free alternative contains various nutrients such as vitamin E, zinc, fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and selenium.
Dried cranberries
Cranberries contain high amounts of fiber which helps support digestive health. Therefore, these berries also play a key role in skin and joint health. The vitamin C they contain is essential to making collagen. Add some cranberries for an extra immunity boost.
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How you start your day is everything, so might as well start it with a mouth-watering pick-me-up. These 5 beverages all have one thing in common-they contain numerous health benefits and are easy to make.
Why Health-Conscious Beverages?
Incorporating a health-conscious beverage into your morning routine can set healthy habits and benefit your body. The morning time is when our bodies are preparing for the big day ahead.
By consuming a beverage with plenty of nutrients, your body now has the energy it needs to carry out biochemical processes throughout the day. These 5 delicious health-conscious beverages not only benefit your health but will leave your mouth watering for more.
1.) Energizing Blended Cacao Beverage
Cacao is widely known for its ceremonial uses in Shamanic Healing, various health benefits, and spiritual benefits. Organic raw cacao contains phytonutrients such as sulfur, magnesium, and phenylethylamine. It also contains vitamins, minerals, fiber, natural carbohydrates, and protein.
Theobromine is a chemical similar to the chemical structure of caffeine, but differing in what system in the body it stimulates. Rather than stimulating the nervous system like caffeine, it stimulates the cardiovascular system. This opens up your blood vessels and creates a sense of alertness. You will be left with a satisfied palette and an energized body.
1 tbsp.sweetner(honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, etc.)
Preparation:
Combine Maca, Cacao, sweetner, and Almond Milk in blender
Blend until smooth
Enjoy!
2.) Whipped Matcha Latte
A matcha latte is a perfect beverage for green tea lovers and those who want to enjoy a coffee replacement. With three times the amount of caffeine as loose leaf green tea, you will definitely get your energy on.
This gorgeous green drink also contains higher amounts of nutrients than regular loose leaf green tea. The bottom line is matcha definitely ticks the box regarding health-conscious beverages. It contains numerous antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins linked to protection against heart disease, cancer, and improved blood circulation.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s whip up some matcha.
Combine hot water and matcha powder in mug (stir until lumps are gone)
Blend oat or almond milk and maple syrup in blender until foamy consistency is reached
Heat up blended syrup and milk foam
Combine hot matcha water mixture and milk foam into mason jar (or large container)
Enjoy!
3.) Green Jade Juice
This Green Jade Juice will leave your insides smiling. The best part is…no expensive juicer needed, just a blender. This blended beverage is made with cucumber, celery, and lemon. This is the perfect blend to hydrate and detoxify your precious body before the day gets rollin.
Cucumber and celery are high in water content, making it wonderfully hydrating. If you consume this drink on an empty stomach in the morning, the celery will increase stomach acid. Don’ worry this is a good thing…now your food will break down properly.
Ingredients:
3 bunches organic celery
2 organic cucumbers
1 cup filtered water
1 lemon, juiced (optional)
Preparation:
Wash cucumber, celery, and lemon to remove dirt
Cut tops and ends off celery then cut celery and cucumber into small pieces and place in blender
Cut lemon in half and squeeze juice into blender
Add filtered water and blend on high
Pour mixture into strainer and catch juice underneath
Add ice cubes for refreshing coldness
Enjoy!
4.) Strawberry Mushroom Magic
Made with mushroom love, this is not your typical strawberry smoothie. Packed with all the nutrients of strawberries, this smoothie also contains extra immune-boosting benefits from mushrooms.
Made with Zhou Nutrition’s Mushroom 8-Plex powder,your smoothie contains the 8 most beneficial mushrooms to your health. A combination of Lion’s Mane, Chaga, Reishi, Royal Agaricus, Turkey Tail, Shiitake, and Maitake brings you brainpower, energy, endurance, and immune health.
Preparation: Combine all ingredients in blender and blend
Enjoy!
5.) Nut Butter Turmeric Latte
This one goes out to the coffee lovers. Specifically, the ones who are actually trying to drink less coffee. Turmeric lattes are savory, nourishing, and packed with antioxidants. This will hold over your coffee craving while providing a healthy alternative.
This recipe contains ginger and cinnamon for extra nourishment. Ginger and turmeric are major anti-inflammatory foods while cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants. Your body will be receiving the ultimate care while your taste buds experience one of the most delicious health-conscious beverages.
Ingredients:
3/4 tsp. organic turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 pinch of black pepper
1 tsp. honey (or sweetener of choice)
1 tbsp. almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
1 1/2 cups water (or plant-based milk for creamier drink)
This purifying and immune-boosting elixir is the perfect way to start a hot summer morning. Cayenne Ginger Lemonade contains numerous healing properties while still providing a refreshing taste.
Far from traditional lemonade, Cayenne Ginger Lemonade has zero added sugar. The only sugar comes from fresh lemon juice. Definitely a drink your body will love!
Why Your Body Will Love Cayenne Ginger Lemonade
Every ingredient in this tasty elixir provides nutrients and healing to your body. Cayenne pepper is metabolizing boosting and blood purifying. Fresh ginger is enriched with antioxidants and anti-aging components. These antioxidants aid in boosting our immune system as well.
These ingredients make it a very hydrating drink, perfect to enjoy on a hot day or first thing in the morning. It also prevents bloating and helps give your stomach that flat “I-just-worked-out” look.
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Ingredients:
3 cups of water
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
pinch of cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons of maple syrup (for vegan recipe) or honey
glass of ice
Preparation:
1.) Boil water and add ginger
2.) Let boil for 10 minutes
3.) Take off burner and let cool for 10 min
4.) Add all other ingredients (except ice) and shake together
You may have seen aesthetic pictures of whipped coffee scrolling through social media recently. But now, matcha is receiving the whipped treatment as well. This sweet fluffy matcha latte drink will provide you with numerous health benefits, a party for your taste buds, and a beautiful drink for your Instagram feed.
First thing’s first: what is matcha?
You probably know what green tea is, so you are close to knowing what matcha is. Green tea comes from infusing the dried tea leaves into hot water then discarding the remains. Matcha literally means “powdered tea“, so you are drinking every part of the tea leaf.
This green tea powder has been getting lots of hype in the wellness world, as it contains numerous health benefits. Matcha powder is more nutrient-dense than steeped green tea. This is because the whole leaf is consumed with no remains.
Health benefits of matcha
Matcha is highly rich in antioxidantsas well as vitamins and minerals. These potent antioxidants have been linked to protection against heart disease, cancer, and improved blood sugar regulation.
This delicious frothy drink also contains a high amount of caffeine making it the perfect morning wake-me-up. Because you consume the whole leaf, you receive three times the amount of caffeine compared to steeped green tea. That’s around the same amount in a cup of brewed coffee!
Alright, enough talk, here is the recipe you’ve been waiting for!
