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Immune Booster Smoothie

It seems to be that with the change in weather there are many colds and viruses floating around. Keeping your immunity at it's optimum is going to be extremely important to ensure that you don't get struck down. Eating lots of real, fresh produce will ensure that you are going to get optimum nutrients and then supporting it with The Healthy Chef's Natural Immune Support, which is as easy as adding a teaspoon to your smoothie, will give you the extra boost your immunity requires.

Ingredients:

¼ cup walnuts
1 frozen banana, chopped
½ cup papaya, chopped
1 serve Healthy Chef Vanilla Pea Protein
1 teaspoon Healthy Chef Natural Immune Support
1 cup coconut water

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Pineapple Mint Smoothie

Kale can be somewhat bitter and therefore a little scary to add to smoothies, however when it is combined with the fresh pineapple and dates, you will be happy to know, that you will be left with a beautiful sweet taste in your mouth. This is an extremely energising smoothie, that is really refreshing thanks to the mint and is great to have at any time of the day.

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh pineapple pieces
1 cup kale
2 Medjool dates, pitted
a few fresh mint leaves
4 drops peppermint essence
¼ avocado
1 cup cashew milk

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Perfect Pear Smoothie

I have been receiving the sweetest pears from my Bayside Farmbox organic fruit and vegetables. Together with a little banana, there has been no need to add any extra sweetening to this smoothie. Thanks to the cacao, Brazil nuts and chia seeds, you are getting loads of good fats, omega 3's and anti-oxidants all in the one meal.

Ingredients:

10 brazil nuts
1 pear, cored and chopped
½ frozen banana, chopped
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
1 tablespoon Mesquite powder
2 teaspoons raw cacao powder
2 teaspoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup coconut water

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Orange Sherbet Smoothie

There's something about that fizziness feeling on your tongue that makes you feel young again. A quick blitz of some orange and lemon in combination with coconut yoghurt has easily replicated that tingling feeling.

Ingredients:

12 macadamia nuts
2 medium sized oranges, peeled and chopped
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons natural Coyo coconut yoghurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coconut water

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Pomegranate Pear Passion Smoothie

September / October is always a special time of the year for me. Apart from it being the start of Spring, which is accompanied by warmer weather and beautiful blossoms, there are lots of religious festivities during these months with pomegranates being a very symbolic fruit. It is said that the 613 seeds in the pomegranate corresponds to the 613 good deeds in the bible. So with each mouthful of this beautiful smoothie, it is a beautiful way to take some time and reflect on your life from a spiritual perspective.

Ingredients:

½ cup pomegranate seeds
1 pear, cored and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons natural Coyo coconut yoghurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup cashew milk

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Broadbean Hummus Dip

Hummus is always a staple in our fridge but it doesn't always have to be chickpea based. This version is made from fresh broadbeans and is a delicious alternative to your traditional dip whilst still providing you with lots of protein. It is great to have as a snack with veggies, as a spread in your wrap or simply add a dollop to your salad.

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh or frozen broadbeans
2 tablespoons unhulled tahini
½ lemon juiced
½ cup water reserved from cooking broadbeans
1 garlic clove, minced
pinch sea salt

Method:

First prepare the broadbeans by placing them into a pot of salted boiling water. Return the water to a boil, reduce heat, cover and allow the beans to simmer for 4-5 minutes. Drain the beans, reserving ½ cup of the water to be used later.

Place the beans and all other ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.

You may wish to adjust the seasoning as per your taste

Makes 1 cup

Berry Nut Puff Slice

With just 10 ingredients, and five easy steps, you can have your own 'mock' rocky road made and ready to eat in just over 30 minutes. The kids will love the chocolately sweet taste, and you'll love the fact that there's no added processed sugar! Everyone wins!

Ingredients:

2/3 cup coconut oil, melted
½ cup raw cacao powder
5 Medjool dates, pitted
Pinch of sea salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup mixed nuts (or seeds)
¼ cup shredded coconut (plus extra for topping)
¼ cup goji berries (plus extra for topping)
½ cup puffed quinoa

Method:

Prepare a 9cm x 9cm baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine nuts, coconut, berries and quinoa.

In a blender, mix together the melted coconut oil, cacao, dates, salt, cinnamon and vanilla until it is a smooth consistency. Pour this over the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Sprinkle with extra coconut and goji berries.

Pour mixture into prepared tray and place in freezer for 30 minutes. Cut into slices and serve. Keeps well in a well sealed glass container in the fridge for 2 weeks.

Makes 12 squares

Chocolate Peach Nectar Smoothie

Coconut nectar made from the sap of the coconut, is a great sweetener. It has a lower impact on our blood sugars with a low GI, it contains Vitamin C, Vitamin B, minerals and 17 amino-acids. It is a raw product and therefore has all of it's enzymes alive to assist with digestion. Together with the pea protein, this smoothie is going to keep you feeling full for ages and the addition of.... why not, chocolate just makes everything taste so good!

Ingredients:

12 macadamia nuts
1 peach, chopped
2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
2 tablespoons coconut nectar
2 teaspoons flaxseeds
1 teaspoon Ashwaganda powder (optional)
1 scoop chocolate pea protein powder
1 cup coconut water

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie

Let this smoothie take you away on a tropical holiday. The pineapples are so deliciously sweet at this time of the year that you will completely forget that you have even included a cucumber (your greens) in this smoothie. Adding your hemp seeds will provide you with a good source of protein which is balanced really nicely with the good fats from your coconut and nut milk.

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen pineapple, chopped
½ Lebanese cucumber, chopped
½ frozen banana
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup cashew milk
½ cup coconut milk

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

Orange Mango Smoothie

Your mango lassi without the dairy.... this smoothie has the creaminess coming from the activated cashews. Not many ingredients required for this one so it really is a quick and easy smoothie to throw together when you are short for time.

Ingredients:

¼ cup activated cashews
2 frozen mango cheeks, chopped
1 tablespoon flaxseeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup fresh orange juice
½ cup coconut water

Method:

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 60 sec until smooth and creamy. Pour into glass and enjoy.

Serves 1

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