Happy Smoothie Week! And *Aloha* from Maui, Hawaii! I’m excited to share a smoothie recipe with some truly wild ingredients. Look at these gorgeous cacao pods: Can you guess what it is? If you’re anything like me, it’s your favorite food – CHOCOLATE! More often called Cacao, in this raw state. Inside are the Cacao Beans, surrounded by…
Category: Raw Food
Wake Up Chocolate Smoothie
This is my favorite way to wake up in the morning! A cocoa-infused, refreshing beverage, full of nutrients that tastes like sweet ambrosia. I don’t drink coffee so this kicks me into high gear. This smoothie is full of enough cocoa and nutrients that it energizes me for hours, in a much more stable way and healthy…
Blackberry Smoothie
My first road trip to Northern California introduced me to the joy of picking blackberries right off the bush. They’re invasive and prickly, but who cares when you’re popping the sweet, juicy berries into your mouth in the summertime? Blackberries have a few exceptional qualities: they’re rich in bioflavonoids and Vitamin C, have one of…
Watermelon Smoothie Delight!
This refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients. Each juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, plus lots of antioxidants and amino acids. The lycopene in watermelon makes it an anti-inflammatory fruit and the citrulline and arginine are good for your heart. Watermelon has some very healing properties, and can be “used to…
Chocolate Cream Pie
This beautiful pie tastes even prettier than it looks! You’ll love it! For over 100 recipes like this one, you’re invited to check out my eBook! Recipes for Compassion Vegan eCookbook, $10: Thank you for your interest in compassionate cooking! ♥ Meghan Elizabeth facebook / instagram / pinterest
Dreamsicle Smoothie
Remember these little summertime goodies? Creamsicle, Dreamsicle, whatever you called them… YUM! I started imagining this as a healthy morning smoothie, and came up with a pretty impressive taste doppelganger! Dreamsicle Smoothie Blend: 2-3 C frozen Bananas 4 Dates, pitted 6 tablespoons of Coconut Milk, chilled overnight Cold Water, to cover 3 t Vanilla Extract…
Mousse Parfait
This delicious treat looks as beautiful as it tastes! Crunchy, creamy, and sweet with just a hint of sea salt! The best of all worlds! A handy tip: some brands of coconut milk work better than others. Look for one without added emulsifiers. The best only have two ingredients: coconut and water. Post-devouring: You’re invited…
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