Category: Smoothies/Smoothie Bowls - Artistic Vegan

Sacred Smoothie Bowl

2/16/2017

Enjoy a sacred smoothie bowl with wholesome ingredients to start your day off in an enjoyable way.

Pink Sunrise Smoothie

1/3/2017

With the new year, I find myself naturally leaning towards bright vibrant fruits and vegetables. I recently bought a pound of kale, tons of herbs, fresh fruit and veggies. My husband and I have been naturally eating a bit lighter and moving more. Have you found yourself drawn to fresh foods and more movement?

Orange Strawberry Smoothie

8/22/2016

Oranges, strawberries, a few raspberries and some bonus super-foods create an unforgettable smoothie that may become your new favorite!

Vanilla Fig Smoothie

7/14/2016

Mandarin Raspberry Smoothie Bowl

12/20/2015

Mandarin oranges are juiced creating a tangy base full of vitamin C, an entire cup of raspberries brighten the bowl and are blended with bananas for added creaminess. I added a tsp of moringa for a natural source of vitamins for the day. If that weren't enough it is then topped with fresh banana slices, raspberry chia jam and fresh raspberries creating one irresistible breakfast, snack or dessert. My husband said he should feel guilty for having ice cream for breakfast yet since it is created with smoothie ingredients of bananas, berries and moringa it creates one guilt-free delicious meal. Why did I used Moringa? Moringa is rich in minerals and vitamins boasting 25 times for Iron than Spinach, 15 times the potassium of bananas and 17 times more calcium than milk. It has vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, C, D, E and K with calcium, copper, iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese and zinc to name of a few reasons why I think it is a great edition to your kitchen! The benefits go on and on, read more here if you are interested in learning more.

Total Time: 10 Minutes | Servings: 2 Smoothie Bowls

Ingredients:

2 Frozen Bananas - in 1" pieces
1 Cup Frozen Raspberries
3 Mandarin Oranges - Juiced
1 tsp Moringa

Top With:

1 Banana - Sliced in coins
A couple spoonfuls of Raspberry Jam
8 Fresh Raspberries

Peaceful Preparation:

Blend the smoothie ingredients together. Top with banana slices around the edge, drizzle jam on the sides and place raspberries in the center. Dig in!! Makes 2 bowls.

Blackberry Mango Smoothie Bowl - Raw + Vegan + Video!

10/4/2015

Make a beautiful smoothie bowl in 5 minutes! Mangoes, blackberries and medjool dates are blended to create a rich and creamy base. Top with irresistible toppings and you have a very yummy start to the day. Get the recipe below & see a short video demonstrating how to make it. Have a wonderful new week!!

Total Time: 5 Minutes | Servings: 2 Bowls

Ingredients:

2 Cups Fresh Mango
1 Heaping Cup Frozen Blackberries
1 Cup Dairy Free Milk
4 Medjool Dates, Divided
1 Tbsp Coconut Flakes
1 Tbsp Cacao Nibs
8 Raspberries - Fresh
2 Blueberries - Fresh

Peaceful Preparation:

Blend 2 Cups Fresh Mango, 1 Cup Dairy Free Milk, 2 Dates and 1 Heaping Cup Blackberries until smooth.
Pour into two bowls. Top with 2 Dates, seed removed / sliced in half, sprinkle with coconut flakes and cacao nibs. Place fresh berries on top, yum!

2 Ingredient Blackberry Soft Serve Ice Cream that is good for you! + Video How To

9/27/2015

We went on a drive this weekend to a cute mountain town and found berries for sale on the side of the road! They were fresh and tasted like they were just picked and washed that morning and the price was incredibly affordable. Neither of us had seen such huge, sweet berries and were so pleased we picked up a little extra on our way back home. I offered a list of dessert ideas to my husband and he picked ice cream! I thought I'd make a quick video so you can see how I make it. Now you can enjoy healthy, vegan, raw, refined sugar & gluten-free ice cream too!

A few pictures of our drive...

We went out to eat a Chinese Restaurant and were able to get a big arrangement of vegan food with some to take home. It goes to show you can be vegan on the road!

Back to the ice cream, watch this video to see how to make it or see below!

Ingredients

3 Cups Frozen Banana Slices (1/2 - 1" pieces)
1 Heaping Cup Frozen Blackberries

Peaceful Preparation

Pulse, scrape, pulse, scrape, pulse, pulse, pulse, scrape.
Blend on level 1, scrape, repeat until it swirls together. Scoop and serve! Opt to top with extra berries!

Liver & Blood Detox Elixir

8/13/2015

We recently enjoyed a Liver & Blood Cleanse that tastes surprisingly good. My goal was taste with full cleansing efforts. Cleansing your liver can relieve fatigue, body aches and nausea. It also helps regulate your blood sugar levels, relieve allergies, increases the amount of amino acids that reach your cells and so much more. Once your liver is working optimally it can increase your overall energy levels. Read more about the benefits and side effects here. With all of the taxing duties we impose on our liver, even just through the environment, it is important to give it a little care. Give this smoothie a try and see how you feel!

Servings: 2 Elixirs

Smoothie:

1 Small Carrot - Chopped in chunks
1 Tbsp. - Dehydrated Greens (or 1-2 cups fresh)
1 Organic Key Lime - Quartered
1/2 Cup - Frozen Papaya
1 Cup - Frozen Bananas
2 Tbsp. - Chia Seeds
2 tsp - Dehydrated Beet Powder
1 Cantaloupe - Divided
Water
OPT BOOSTERS: 1/2 tsp Reishi Mushroom Powder, 1 tsp Chaga Mushroom powder, 1 tsp Moringa Powder, 1/8 tsp Resveratrol

Peaceful Preparation

Cut the cantaloupe in half. Remove the seeds, create a bowl for the smoothie. Scoop 1/2 cup of the cantaloupe and put it in the blender, place extras in the freezer, fridge, in the smoothie or enjoy as is.
Combine the carrot, greens, lime (including skin),papaya, bananas, chia seeds, beet powder and optional boosters in the blender. Fill the blender with water over the ingredients, up until the 4 cup fill line.
Blend until completely smooth. Pour in the prepared cantaloupe bowl. Opt to top with chia seeds, puffed amaranth and desiccated coconut or as desired.

Cherry Cacao Crunch - Ice Cream [Raw, Vegan + Gluten-Free]

8/6/2015

I've been seeing cherry creations all over the web this summer and have been dreaming of the beauties. My parents had a cherry tree when I was growing up and I have so many good memories of my sister and I climbing that tree and picking the ripe cherries at the top. To my surprise we found deep red cherries for sale at a local fruit market and treated ourselves to some. The first bunch we purchased we ate and had no time for creations, they were so sweet! The next time we bought a bit more and I set some aside in the freezer so I could experiment with cherry ice cream! It dawned on me that cacao nibs would be the perfect addition for a chocolate crunch, and pecans would add another dimension of crunchy deliciousness with hints of vanilla peaking through. My husband and I both fell in love with the sweet cherry crunchy delight. The bonus? It's made with plant based ingredients that are good for you so you can have it any time of day! We've had it for dessert and breakfast. I love being vegan! We made these starting last week up until a few days ago, we had to test it from every angle to ensure it was good enough for you all, it is! This was inspired for my husband who loves berries and cherries.

Cherry Cacao Crunch

3 to 4 Frozen Bananas - In 1-2" Pieces
1/2 Cup up to 1 cup Frozen Cherries + 1 Tbsp. for topping
3 Tbsp. Cacao Nibs - Divided
1/2 Cup Pecans - Divided
1-2 tsp Vanilla
2 Fresh Cherries

Peaceful Preparation

Blend the frozen bananas and vanilla in a high speed blender. Pulse, press down the sides using a butter knife or strong spatula. Repeat with patience (adding water or dairy free milk as desired, I omit for firmer results) until it whips together in a creamy consistency.
Add the frozen cherries, less topping, 2 tbsp cacao nibs, 1/4 cup pecans. Stir and then blend until desired consistency. I prefer to leave a few chunky pieces and a slightly cherry pink hue. Feel free to take it longer for a deeper cherry hue and less chunks.
Divide into two bowls.
Top with the remaining cacao nibs, pecans, a few frozen cherries with a fresh cherry on top if you have it. Dig in!

Tips:

For nut-free, omit pecans.
Use your favorite nut or seed.
Add dairy free milk for easier results.
Use Chocolate Chips vs. Cacao Nibs
Use Less Vanilla if desired.
Imagine it topped with chocolate sauce and or coconut whipped cream!

Cantaloupe Nice Cream Bowl - Helado Vegano

7/19/2015

Fresh fruit is enjoyable any time of the year, especially in the summer! I cut into this cantaloupe and juice squirted out. The melon was ripe, juicy and begging to be consumed. I scooped out the seeds eagerly as I created a base for our nice cream and filled it promptly with fresh soft serve, vegan style! All natural. Whether you eat this for breakfast, a snack or dessert...IT'S ALL GOOD!! :)

Ingredients:

1 Ripe Cantaloupe
4 Frozen Bananas - in 1-2" Pieces
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
1 Big Handful Raisins
Opt: Pinch of Reishi Powder and Stevia
Opt: Almond Pulp from Almond Milk

Peaceful Preparation:

Slice the cantaloupe in half, scoop out the seeds from the center, create a bowl for the ice cream.
Place ingredients in a high speed blender. Blend, pulse, scrape down sides with a butter knife or strong spatula. Repeat, repeat, repeat until finally it whirls together into a delicious ice cream.
Either scoop out with an ice cream scoop, spatula and fill the cantaloupe basin or place the ice cream in a big freezer bag with the end cut off. Press into the basin and surround with additional raisins + any other goodies your heart desires. ENJOY!!!

Tips:

Add a fresh squeezed orange and pineapple for a delicious flavor enhancer!
Add nuts, seeds, berries, super-foods, etc.
Place the ice cream in the freezer for a firmer batch.

-------------------------- ¡Mi tentativa en una Traducción española!:) ------------------------------------------

¡La fruta fresca es agradable cualquier tiempo del año, sobre todo en el verano! Corté en este cantalupo y el melón era madura, jugosa y de petición para ser consumido. ¡Yo Sacado con pala hacia fuera las semillas con entusiasmo, creando una base para helado de , estilo vegano! Todo naturales! Si hace comer esto para desayuno, un bocado o postre... ¡ES TODO EL BIEN!!:)

Ingredientes:

1 Melón Maduro (Melon de Chino / Cantalupo)
4 Plátanos Congelados, 1-2" Piezas
1 cucharadita de extracto de vainilla puro
1 puñado grande de pasas
OPT: Pizca de polvo de Reishi y Stevia
OPT: pulpa de la almendra a partir de leche de la almendra

Preparación:

Corte el melón por la mitad, sacar las semillas del centro, cree una bola para el helado.
Coloque los ingredientes en la batidora a alta velocidad. Blend, pulso, raspe lados con un cuchillo de mantequilla o una espátula. Repetir, repetir, repetir hasta que finalmente se arremolina en un delicioso helado.
Con una helado cuchara o espátula llenar el melón cantaloupe cuenca.
O colocar el helado en un congelador grande bolsa con la punta cortada. Pulse en la cuenca, rodeada de uvas pasas. DISFRUTA!!!

Puntas:

¡Añada una naranja apretada fresca y piña para un sabor delicioso enhancer!
Añada nueces, semillas, bayas, superalimentos, etc.
Coloque el helado en el congelador para una hornada firme.