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I guess many of my readers are currently working from home, and craving for their morning coffee ritual on their way to work ! I personally am more of a morning tea person, but then when lunch time approaches I do need my caffeine fix (usually, right now on a detox !) In any case, if you like coffee, then try this smoothie recipe. It is nutritionally balanced and will keep you fueled up for your whole morning ! Banana and nuts bring creaminess, and the coffee taste works super well with the nuts and seeds added for extra goodness. So just head over to your high speed blender, grab the ingredients listed below and make yourself a nice cuppa 🙂
INGREDIENTS
1 cup coffee (use whatever coffee you like)
1 small banana frozen and cut into chunks
1/3 cup almond milk unsweetened
2 soft dates (or more if you have a sweet tooth)
2 tbsp GF oats
2 tbsp hemp seeds
1,5 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbs flax seeds
1 tbsp pecan + 1 tbsp cashewss (ideally soaked in warm water for 30 min to help make them more tender, but not need if you have a thermomix or vitamix)
A few ice cubes (adjust to consistency you like)
Optionnal: a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla
DIRECTIONS
Put everything in your high speed blender and blend until super smooth adding more ice cubes if needed. If you want to make it thicker and eat it as a smoothie bowl, put less ice cubes and top with a few toppings (raw cacao nibs, crushed roasted nuts, granola, ..)
Hello ! Feeling you need a little “cheer me up” this morning for breakfast ? Then think about chocolate 🙂 But not the nasty “N….a” spread you put on toasts or hot choc you drink with marshmallows 🙂 I am talking about real chocolate benefits, ie raw “Cacao”. Do you actually know the difference between cacao and cocoa ?
Simple: raw cacao comes from cold-pressed un-roasted cacao beans. It keeps all the goodness of cacao, which are numerous: living enzymes, antioxidants, magnesium (which can help reduce stress :), potassium, and iron). And lastly it is rich in alkaloids which interact with our neurotransmitters and help us feel good !!!!….
Cocoa comes from the same beans but they have been roasted at high temperatures, hence less nutritional benefits. However if you can’t find raw cacao, cocoa is still a valid option for this smoothie. Healthy enough and will also put a big smile on your face 🙂
Recipe so simple you have no excuse not to make it as I am sure you have everything you need in your pantry ! ENJOY and share your comments !
Serves 1:
1 frozen banana (not too ripe if you want to reduce sugar level)
1/4 cup GF oats
125 ml almond milk (adjust to consistence level you like)
1 tbsp raw cacao
1 tsp chia seeds
1 to 2 soft dates (adjust to your sweet tooth)
1/2 tsp real vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Blend everything in your high speed blender / thermomix until smooth. Pour less / more milk wether you want to drink or eat it. If eaten as a smoothie bowl top with extra seeds, quinoa puffs, cacao nibs, more dates or fresh fruits. YUM 🙂
Hey another smoothie recipe sharing with you guys 🙂 Cause it’s summer (well all year round in SG…. but right now in Europe:) and there’s a huge heat wave, so this kind of brekkie is ideal to share with my caucasian friends 🙂 And also because kids love smoothies and I have found it is a really good way to have them eat whole fruits and even veggies, without even noticing it. I love cold pressed juices and we have a great juicer at home, but I usually prefer making Smoothies for them from a nutritional standpoint. If you add some seeds, plant milk it becomes a 100% balanced snack for them and they won’t ask for another cookie or chocolate square after a nutritious smoothie, trust me 🙂
The trick with this one is the use of raw carrots, spices, oats and a little mango to get the same kind of flavor as carrot cake and that super pretty orange colour 🙂
5 min recipe just below so you can try and share your thoughts with me 🙂
INGREDIENTS FOR 2 SERVES
- 3 raw carrots, washed peeled and cut
- 3/4 cup GF oats
- 1/3 cup ripe frozen mango (chopped)
- 1 cup almond milk
- Optional 1,5 Tbsp plant based protein powder
- 1,5 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla bean extract
- 1/3 to 1/2 tsp turmeric (to taste)
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 2/3 to 1 cup ice cubes (until you get the desired consistency)
- Optional: 1 large soft date (if you have a sweet tooth 🙂
Blend everything in your high speed blender (I have a thermomix) gradually increasing the speed. Add the ice cubes until you get the texture you like. You can either drink it or eat it as a smoothie bowl (thicker consistency in that case). If you have a smoothie bowl, dust with a little more cinnamon, some chopped walnuts, a few raisins and shredded coconut and enjoy 🙂
Nb: can be prepared the day before. You will probably need to add a little more water or milk if you have it the next day as oats will make it thicken overnight.
Blueberries are a must have staple in my fridge and freezer. Those cuties are so yummy and good for you 🙂 rich in vitamins, antioxidants, with a low GI and a pretty colour, what’s not to like ? When we were living in France I planted some blueberries plants in our garden… as we’ll be back in our house for a few days this summer I wish they grew and we can pick up some straight from the bushes ! Lately I have been eating some almost everyday in my chia puddings, breakfast muffins, as a compote to top my banana bread or to make scones. Today it’s a smoothie I wanted to make with these beauties. So here it goes: 100% vegan, GF, indulgent yet nutritionally balanced (especially if you add some plant protein). The perfect way to start your day ! Try it and let me know 🙂
For 1 serve
- 2/3 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/3 cup frozen blackberries
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger (adjust to taste)
- 1 heaped tbsp tahini
- 1 cup almond or cashew (creamier) milk
- Optional: 1 tbsp protein powder
- Optional: 1 to 2 soft dates if you have a sweet tooth 🙂
Blend everything in your high speed blender (I have a thermomix), adding the milk gradually to get the desired consistency. You can opt to drink it (in that case add more milk or complete with water) or make a smoothie bowl and then stop when the consistency is still thick. Top with fresh berries, coconut flakes, raw cacao nibs, a little tahini (yum) and enjoy !
Nb: you can make it 1 day ahead, though the colour will not be as nice due to the banana and smoothies are better made just before eating to enjoy all their nutrients and vitamins.
Nb2: if you don’t like banana, skip it and replace with 1/3 cup frozen mango.
Green is such an attractive and energizing colour !
This kale smoothie had every kids in the house hooked….well until they learnt it was made with kale.. (they thought it was kiwi :)).
Should not have told them as I am sure they would have tried it and most probably loved it !
Anyway, I was happy they didn’t want as I had only one smoothie and was not in the mood to share 🙂
You can find the recipe if you want to make this green delight anytime soon.
Happy to hear what you think and if you also turned into a kale addict 🙂
Kale super green smoothie (for 2)
- 1 cup washed and trimmed kale
- 1 cup cucumber washed and peeled if not organic
- 2 cups coconut water (or coconut milk for an indulgent creamy version)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 cup green apple peeled and cut in chunks
- 2 dates or 1/4 banana (or none if you don’t want any sweetness)
Put everything in your high speed blender and add the liquid gradually until you get the thickness you like.
Add some fresh mint, fresh ginger or some lime zests (organic) for a tangy twist !
So today I opt for turmeric for breakfast 🙂 I can see the look on your face already … last week she had cauliflower, now it is turmeric… what’s next ?
Well the beauty of vegan cuisine is that you reinvent recipes each day. You play with flavors combo, textures, and look for wholesomeness of ingredients whenever you cook.
So why not turmeric ?
This bright spice that gives the yellow colour you love in your curries, is an ancient root well known now for its anti inflammatory properties and has been used for ages in Chinese and Indian medicine !
So be good with your body and start your day with this beautiful and delightful bowl !
Vegan, protein rich, anti inflammatory, naturally sweetened … Just go for it, the recipe is just below:
- 1 ripe banana cut in chunks and frozen
- 2 tbsp vegan protein powder
- 1 tbsp almond, cashew or macadamia butter
- 1/2 cup almond milk (adjust according to your liking)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- raw cacao nibs and other toppings according to your like
Put everything except the toppings in your high speed blender and add the milk gradually.
Drink or serve in a bowl with crushed raw cacao nibs and a dust of turmeric.
A little obsessed with coffee over the past few days, as I am doing a barista training this week end !
So I pulled out this espresso smoothie recipe I had noted many months ago and made one to share with Romain today.
Whaou, so satisfying !!! Very very very good and not so bad from a nutritious standpoint as it is sweetened by date, gets the flavour from a real espresso and raw cacao, and is rich in proteins !
I would suggest to share the recipe below for 2, but after a great workout session it can also be for one only (or if you are super hungry :).
In any case, you should try this killer smoothie 🙂
Recipe:
- 1 espresso (single or double shot depending on how strong you want it)
- 1,5 tbsp raw cacao powder unsweetened (if you love chocolate go for 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp vegan protein powder
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup almond milk (adjust to get the consistency you like)
- 2 ice cubes (or place your almond milk in ice cub tray and use it like that)
- 2 to 3 dates depending on how sweet your tooth is
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla powder
Put everything in your high speed blender and pulse until the perfect creamy, velvety texture and Enjoy 🙂
Superfood for breakfast today !
Again I vote for green as it definitely wakes me up 🙂
I have had many kale smoothie or smoothie bowls so far, but never combined it with apple strangely enough.
It brings a subtle sweet note, a nice acidity and lots of fibers !
Such a fresh and balanced combo. And definitely a superfood bowl: kale, apple, chia, almonds, goji berries ! wholesome nature goodness in one bowl 🙂
And once again, you really don’t feel like you are eating kale (I love it but wouldn’t fancy its taste at 7.00 am though :).
I let you make your mind if you try the recipe just below and share your comments by mail or on Insta.
Recipe:
- 1 cup kale (stems removed, ideally organic)
- 1 small green apple cut in quarters (organic or remove the skin)
- 2 tbsp vegan protein powder
- 1 tbsp almond butter (or PB but stronger taste)
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/3 to 2/3 cup almond milk (depending on the texture you like)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 date (I did not put any, as the sweetness of goji bites in the bowl was enough for me, but if you like it rather sweet, add 1 to 2 dates)
Put all the ingredients in your high speed blender, ensuring you add the milk gradually, and pulse until you get a smooth creamy texture.
If you want it iced, place your almond milk in iced cubes trays the day before and add these almond milk ice cubes instead of liquid milk.
If you want to eat it in a bowl, top with goji berries, chia seeds, melon seeds (or pumpkin seeds) and strawberries (fresh or dehydrated).
Enjoy !
Hey, how do you feel today ?
Craving for something light and healthy for breakfast, and yet wouldn’t mind a bit of chocolate ?
I have the ideal smoothie combo for you 🙂
Cauliflower smoothie 🙂 First time, already in love !
My kids did not try to dare when I informed them I used blanched frozen cauliflower to make it though…Ah! Ah !
So if you want your family to try, don’t tell them upfront maybe 🙂
As I mixed the cauliflower with blueberries, raw cacao powder, protein powder and almond milk, the taste was very balanced, with the subtle combo of red fruits and cacao.The cauliflower brought that creaminess you usually get from bananas without the overwhelming flavour of bananas.
Recipe is just here should you dare to give it a try 🙂
- 3/4 cup frozen blanched cauliflower
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 to 1,5 tbsp cacao powder (depending on your chocolate craving 🙂
- 1 tbsp vegan protein flour (optional)
- 1/2 to 1 cup almond milk (according to consistency you want)
- 1 to 2 dates soaked in the almond milk for 10 min
Put all the ingredients in your high speed blender adding the milk gradually until you reach the proper creamy, silky texture.
Top with homemade granola, vanilla cashew cream (recipes on the blog), milled puffs, raw cocoa nibs, melon seeds, …
Anything you like actually and enjoy !
I am definitely European 🙂
Felling like autumn is on the way, despite the climate in Singapore, I start to crave for apples, pumpkin, and gingerbread 🙂
Especially when I read all the insta posts featuring amazing autumnal recipes !
So I decided to wipe out bananas from my smoothie bowls for some time and use apples instead !
In this super easy recipe you get a silky smoothie, spiced with cinnamon and cardamon. If you add some crunchy bites you could feel you are eating an apple pie / crumble.
Light yet, nourishing, GF, super healthy, super yummy ! Go for it and let me know 🙂
Recipe:
- 1 medium red apple (remove the skin if not organic)
- 1/4 GF oats
- 1/2 to 1 cup almond (or oat) milk
- 1 or 2 dates (according to your sweet taste)
- 1 tbsp vegan protein powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp almond butter (or PB but stronger taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 1 tsp cinnamon (according to taste)
- 1/4 tsp cardamon
Ideally soak the dates and oats for 15 min in the almond milk, then blend all the ingredients in your high speed blender until you get a smooth texture. Add more almond milk if you want to drink it.
If you want to have a bowl, top with fresh apple slices, dried mulberries, chia seeds and puff millet (or homemade granola, walnuts, …)
Enjoy !