Clean Smoothie Recipe - Carrot Cake - Easter

Carrot Cake Smoothie Recipe

With Easter just a round the corner I was inspired to find a tasty healthy alternative to my favorite spring time dessert, carrot cake. Here is my recipe for a clean carrot cake smoothie. Tastes like I stuck a piece of frozen carrot cake in a blender!! Haha!

Ingredients

4 medium carrots cut into small pieces

1 frozen banana

6 dates

1/2 cup organic rolled oats

1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1/4 cup plain greek yogurt

2 Tbsp chopped walnuts

2 Tbsp organic shredded coconut

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp cinnamon

handful of ice

Place all ingredients in blender. Blend. Pour. Sip and Enjoy!!

(makes 2 servings)

carrot cake smoothie recipe

Clean Smoothie Recipe - Maca Cacao

If you have yet to hear about Maca, now it the time to start getting familiar with it!! Maca, a plant grown in Peru for over 3000 years and used in medicine, is becoming a very popular superfood in american culture. My first experience with Maca was about 4 years ago when I went back to work after my son was born. During my afternoon break I, in my new Mama night after sleepless night fog would get a blended coffee from the health bar next store that featured Maca as one of its most beneficial ingredients. I have always been highly interested in nutrition and health though at that point in time I was so focused on making it through each work each day and running home to take care of my 16 month old and my 3 month old, I never really took the time to research what the health benefits of Maca were. 

Fast forward 4 years and I feel almost every health and nutrition information I encounter raves about the health benefits of Maca. Maca which is considered a superfood is beneficial for enhancing energy, stamina, memory and fertility. It helps woman with balancing hormones, menstrual problems, and menopause symptoms. It can also aid in lessing the effects of depression, osteoporosis, anemia,  and helps boost the immune system.** After learning this I decided to make it a mission to find ways to incorporate Maca into my families diet. It has a slight butterscotch smell to it and for me tastes a bit nutty. I tend to use it as an addition to sweet recipes. It blends well into smoothies and as an addition to doughs when baking.  Here is my recipe for a Maca-Cocoa Ice Cream. A low calorie nutrient and antioxidant dense sweet treat that is great as a desert, after school snack or mid-afternoon pick me up. 

Enjoy!

Maca Recipe

3 Frozen Bananas

1 Cup Frozen Pineapple

1 Cup Vanilla Almond Milk (unsweetened)

1 1/2 Tbsp Maca Powder

1 1/2 Tbsp PB2 Chocolate

1 1/2 Tbsp Coconut Flakes (unsweetened)

1 1/2 Tbsp Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)

Handful of Ice

*optional soak 1 tsp of chia seeds in the almond milk for about 15 min. then add all to mix

Blend until creamy and serve immediately or store in freezer.

Yields 4 servings at around 150 calories each

**these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA

Green Smoothie Recipe - Berry Kiwi

Smoothie Recipe!

Bottom (Green) Layer: 1 peeled kiwi, half of a seeded green apple, half frozen banana, handful of spinach, 1/4 cup coconut water, and handful of ice cubes.

Top (Purple) Layer: Half Frozen banana, 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries, 1/2 TBSP chia seeds, 1/4 cup coconut water.

Green Smoothie Recipe -Mixed Berry

This Vitamin packed smoothie is the very first smoothie I ever made! It is delicious AND my children love it. They even ask for it. It is the perfect basic smoothie with minimal ingredients that are all nutritionally beneficial. I have been drinking it 2-3 times a week for over 3 years now and still enjoy every sip!

Recipe:

1 banana

1 Cup frozen berries

3/4 Cup kale or spinach

2 Tbsp ground flax seed

~3/4 Cup coconut water

Blend well and serve!

* makes about 2 servings

Smoothie Recipe - Energy

Energy Boost Smoothie

This smoothie recipe is by far my favorite for a great boost of energy. I usually make it on mornings that I know I am going to be incredibly busy. Most of my mornings on days my kiddos go to school consist of running around in a mad rush trying to get both of them fed, changed, teeth brushed, lunches packed, getting myself looking decent enough to face the public and out the door. If I have time after I drop them at school I then workout. This smoothie is the perfect solution to keep me full and energized through my morning rush with the kids AND keeps me going strong though out my workout!!

RECIPE:

1/4 Cup Organic Rolled Oats 

4 oz Low-Fat Greek Yogurt (my fav to use is blueberry flavored!)

5 Dates 

1/4 Cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries

1/2 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

2 Tbsp Ground Flax Seeds

5-6 Ice Cubes

*optional ingredient -1tsp Honey

Blend well and Enjoy your Energy Boost Smoothie!