Drink and Smoothie Recipes 
Ashwaganda Banana Smoothie 
Anti-Inflammatory Orange Avocado Chia Smoothie
Chocolate Love Smoothie- Non-Dairy
Cleanse & Detox Smoothie
Coconut Raspberry Smoothie
Dandelion Pineapple Juice
Green Lift Smoothie
Lavender Lemonade
Morning Shake
Kale Vanilla Pineapple Protein
Tropical Turmeric Tonic
Refreshing Mint Smoothie

Ashwagandha Banana Smoothie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0
Yields: 2 people
Ingredients:

  • 2 bananas
  • 2 cups of almond milk
  • 1 cup of plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup nut or seed butter
  • 1/4 cup of coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons ashwaganda powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
  • maple syrup or honey to taste
Directions:

  • First, pour the apple cider into an ice cube tray and freeze.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking tray and bake until tender. Remove from the oven and cut a slit down the middle to cool faster.
  • Place all the spices in a bowl and mix to combine. I recommend doubling or tripling the recipe to have extra for a later use!
  • To make the smoothie, place the coconut milk and cream in a blender along with 2 cups of the roasted sweet potato (minus the skin). Add 6 ice cubes then blend on high until smooth and creamy. If too thick, add more coconut milk to help achieve desired consistency.
  • Pour into 2 pint glasses, top with the garnish and enjoy!
Notes: from Learning Herbs
Ashwagandha is an herb from India that is renowned for its building and nourishing qualities.  It helps with anxiety and insomnia.It also builds energy and is good for sexual health. Now... You COULD take this herb in a capsule. You could also take a tincture.BUT...  What if you could drink an Ashwagandha Banana Smoothie instead?  Enjoy
Sweet Potato Pie Recipe in a Smoothie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Yields: 2 people
Ingredients:
  • 1-quart of apple cider, frozen into ice cubes
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes
  • 8 ounces coconut cream
  • 8 ounces coconut milk
  • For the Pumpkin Pie Spice:
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground clove
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar (optional)
Garnish: a few teaspoons of each
  • shredded coconut
  • roughly chopped pecans
  • cacao nibs

Directions:
  • First, pour the apple cider into an ice cube tray and freeze.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking tray and bake until tender. Remove from the oven and cut a slit down the middle to cool faster.
  • Place all the spices in a bowl and mix to combine. I recommend doubling or tripling the recipe to have extra for a later use!
  • To make the smoothie, place the coconut milk and cream in a blender along with 2 cups of the roasted sweet potato (minus the skin). Add 6 ice cubes then blend on high until smooth and creamy. If too thick, add more coconut milk to help achieve desired consistency.
  • Pour into 2 pint glasses, top with the garnish and enjoy!
Notes: from The Clean Program
This year, we have only one small update to the program protocol — sweet potatoes are officially  on the Clean-approved foods list. Contrary to popular belief, sweet potatoes and yams are in the tuber family and they are not nightshades, althoughwhite, red, yellow and blue-skinned potatoes are nightshade and should be avoided during the Clean Program.  
Sweet potatoes are one of the most nutritionally-rich vegetables available this time of year. They contain a high dose of Vitamin A which aids in bone, reproductive, and immune system health. 
Anti-Inflammatory Orange Avocado Chia Smoothie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Yields: 2 people
Ingredients:
  • 3 cups young coconut water or purified water
  • 2 large oranges—peeled and divided into smaller pieces
  • 1 medium avocado—seeded and peeled
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (Good source for spices)
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 cups organic spinach
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey or stevia (optional)
  • Tiny pinch fresh ground black pepper (piperine in black pepper helps increase absorption of turmeric)
Directions:
  • Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into two glasses and enjoy!
Notes: from A Harmony Healing
Turmeric is a rhizome that is a member of the ginger family. Turmeric contains the active ingredient curcumin, which is a potent antioxidant, liver detoxifier, and anti-inflammatory. Curcumin has been shown to produce the same anti-inflammatory effects of the drug ibuprofen without the side effects associated with this drug.
Ginger is a potassium-rich rhizome which is excellent for stimulating digestion and bile flow, relieving nausea, and protecting our bodies from inflammation.
Cinnamon is a wonderful healing foods spice from the inner bark of the cinnamon tree. Cinnamon has a sweet, warm taste that is fantastic in this smoothie! Cinnamon is rich in antioxidants that fight inflammation and free radicals. Cinnamon’s essential oils also make it a potent anti-microbial.
Chia Seeds are a potent source of plant-based protein, omega-3 fatty acids (ALA), calcium, iron, and fiber. Omega-3 fatty acids are excellent at protecting the body from the damaging effects of chronic inflammation. Chia seeds can also help stabilize your blood sugar by slowing down the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar. Two tablespoons of chia seeds have 4 grams of protein, 205 grams of calcium, 5 grams of omega-3 fatty acids, and 8 grams of fiber. To find out more benefits of this superfood seed check out my post.
Avocados make this green smoothie creamy and filling. Avocados contain an amazing amount of carotenoids including beta-carotene, lutein, alpha-carotene, and zeaxanthin that function as important antioxidants to fight inflammation, strengthen your immune system, and protect your body against free radical damage. Avocados are an excellent source of healthy fats including monounsaturated fat and alpha-linolenic acid an omega-3 fatty acid. Avocados are nutrient-rich with high levels of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, potassium, folate, and fiber.
*Oranges, ginger, coconut water, and spinach add high amounts of antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, fiber, magnesium, phytochemicals, and chlorophyll which all work together to fight inflammation and protect our bodies from degenerative diseases.
Credit: http://aharmonyhealing.com/anti-inflammatory-orange-avocado-chia-smoothie/?goback=%2Egde_87062_member_219072391
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Chocolate Love Smoothie- Non-Dairy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 3 minutes
Yields: 1 people
Ingredients:
  • 1 Sustain packet, or about 3 tbsp non-dairy protein powder made with pea or hemp (preferably) or with flax or rice protein (or a blend)
  • 4 - 6 oz water
  • 4 - 6 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1/2 frozen banana cut into chunks
  • small piece of avocado – about 1/5 of a large avocado or 1/4 of a small one
  • 1 tbsp raw cacao
  • 1 tsp raw honey or stevia or xylitol to taste
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 - 4 ice cubes
Directions:
  • Add all ingredients to blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.
Notes: Notes from Dr. Frank Lipman on how to reinvent breakfast "Skip the artificial confections at your local fro-yo place and blend up your thick, milkshake-like breakfast smoothie using fresh, organic, nutrient-packed ingredients."
"But with so many protein powders out there, how do you choose the right one? I recommend non-genetically-modified pea protein. So, when you're looking for a vegetable protein powder, look for ones that are pea or hemp-based (preferably) or ones with flax or rice protein (or a blend). I don’t recommend a soy protein shake as most soy is genetically modified (GMO)."
"My secret for extra creamy smoothies? Avocado! One of my favorite foods with benefits. They have healthy fats, more magnesium and less sugar than bananas, so they make a great base ingredient for many breakfast smoothie recipes."
"Here are three absolutely delicious, quick-to-make vegetable protein-rich smoothies packed with nutrients:"
Cleanse & Detox Smoothie
 Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Yields: 1 people
Ingredients:
  • 1 organic apple with peeling, cored (Wash away harmful toxins in the body)
  • Juice of 1 lemon (This citrus fruit helps boosts the digestive tract)
  • 1 cup kale (Chlorophyll kick starts the digestive tract by ridding the body of pesticides and environmental toxins)
  • 1 stalk or rib of celery...depending where you live. (Thought to be a great blood cleanser)
  • 1 teaspoon flax seed oil or 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds (Great source of Omega-3's and ridding the body of harmful toxins)
  • 1 1/4 cups chilled green tea, unsweetened (home brewed is best) (Boost digestive tract and flush out harmful toxins)
Directions:
  • Add all the above ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour over ice. This recipe makes one serving.
  • A blender is recommended rather than a juicer in order to get the full effect of the ingredients. If it's chunky, add a little more tea and continue blending.
Credit: http://skinnyms.com/cleanse-detox-smoothie/
Coconut Raspberry Smoothie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 minutes
Yields: 1 people
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries (you can also use fresh berries, but add 1 cup ice)
  • 1 young Thai coconut, water strained and meat scooped out
  • 2 tablespoons of cacao nibs or cacao powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract a few drops of stevia
Directions:
  • Blend!
Notes: For Cleanse and Gut: whether you've started a New Year's cleanse already or not, often a smoothie is the best breakfast to help you feel nourished and energized. You can get on with your busy day without having to digest a heavy meal, and knowing you have packed in plenty of nutrients. Feel free to choose different berries or use plain coconut milk if you can't find a young Thai coconut.
Credit: The Clean Program
Dandelion Pineapple Juice
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Yields: 2 people
Ingredients:
  • 1 large handful fresh dandelion greens, washed 10-12 ounces
  • pineapple juice
  • 5-6 ice cubes
Directions:
  • Place the dandelion greens and pineapple juice in a blender and puree.
  • Add ice to the blender and pulse or serve in a tall glass over ice.
Notes: Cool off with a refreshing glass of dandelion-pineapple juice. It's easy to make, and loaded with the vitamins and anti-oxidants that your body needs.
Green Lift Smoothie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Yields: 2 people
Ingredients:
  • 1 bunch of kale, finely chopped
  • 1-2 grated carrots
  • 3 cups boiled water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
Directions:
  • Add kale, carrot and water to a blender and puree very well, about 2 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk and blend for 10-15 seconds more.
  • Serve warm or place in the fridge and serve chilled.
Lavender Lemonade
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Yields: 2 people
Ingredients:
  • 12-16 ounces fresh water
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • stevia to taste (powder or liquid, add slowly and taste as you go, as stevia is super sweet)
  • 2 - 4 lavender sprigs
Directions:
  • In a large glass, stir the water and lemon juice together, then add the stevia to taste.
  • Let it steep for a few minutes before drinking to let the lavender incorporate.
Credit: The Clean Program
Morning Shake
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Yields: 2 people
Ingredients:
  • 16 oz. unsweetened almond milk
  • 8 oz. frozen blueberries
  • 1 handful of baby spinach
  • 1/4-1/2 avocado
  • 1 scoop of Chocolate Nourish Daily
  • 1 packet of stevia
Directions:
  • Blend
Credit: The Clean Program
Kale Vanilla Pineapple Protein
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Yields: 2 people
Ingredients:
  • Baby kale (2-cups)
  • pineapple (1-cup fresh)
  • chia seeds (2-T)
  • fiber (1-scoop Arbonne daily fiber boost)
  • vegan protein powder (I use 1-scoop of Arbonne vanilla protein shake powder which is a cranberry brown rice and yellow pea protein blend)
  • unsweetened coconut water (1-cup)
  • crushed ice (1-cup)
Directions:
  • Add all ingredients to blender in order and blend, gradually increasing speed to high then blending for 30 seconds. Serves 2.
Notes: 206 calories per serving. 34 grams carbs, 5 grams fat, 9.4 grams protein, 13.3 grams fiber, 13.9% of daily vitamin A, 105.5% daily vitamin C, 21.8% of daily calcium, and 10.2% of daily iron. 
Tropical Turmeric Tonic
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Yields: 2 people
Ingredients:
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1 thumb-sized nub of fresh turmeric (peeled)
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger (peeled)
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 ripe mango (omit mango for Gut, and simply add more coconut milk or 1/2 cup berries of your choice)
  • a few drops of stevia
  • ​¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
  • Peel ginger and turmeric.
  • Make a “milk” by blending the water with the coconut, fresh ginger and turmeric for about 30 seconds on high.
  • Strain well through a fine mesh strainer then return the liquid to a clean blender.
  • Blend again, this time with the mango, stevia and vanilla, adding ice if you want to make it extra frosty (like a slushy).
Notes: For Cleanse and Refresh (with gut variation) two of nature's most incredible anti-inflammatory foods, turmeric and ginger, combine in this delicious end-of-summer cooler. With ice, it's refreshing and without ice it's a great base for your cleansing shakes. If you'd like to have this on the Gut program, substitute berries or extra coconut milk for the mango.
Credit: The Clean Program
Refreshing Mint Smoothie
 Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 minutes
Yields: 2 people
Ingredients:
  • 2 mangoes, ripe
  • 1 medium cucumber, chilled
  • 10 mint leaves
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 lime, juiced
Directions:
  • Much like a mango lassi or mint chutney, this smoothie is a refreshing accompaniment to any Indian menu. If ripe mango is not available, frozen mango can be substituted and less ice used.
  • Peel the fresh mango and place in the blender.
  • Add the cucumber, mint leaves, ice, and fresh lime juice.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Turn off the blender to adjust ingredients or use a tamper.
Notes: Per serving (1/4 recipe): 156 calories; 0.7 g fat; 3.8% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 1.8 g protein; 40.6 g carbohydrates; 28.8 g sugar; 5 g fiber; 11 mg sodium
Credit: Recipe from the Food for Life Nutrition and Cooking Class series