Liver & Blood Detox Elixir

8/13/2015 0 Comments

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.

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

8/6/2015 0 Comments

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!

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Cantaloupe Nice Cream Bowl - Helado Vegano

7/19/2015 0 Comments

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.

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Piña Colada Ice Cream [Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free]

6/19/2015 0 Comments

Mile high swirls of Piña Colada Ice Cream can be yours in no time! Buy a pineapple, cut it up, freeze it and the next day you can make your very own batch! It is heating up with summer time and we are enjoying all kinds of cool treats. This is a real winner and a keeper! I can't wait until I have another pineapple so we can have more! Swirl in coconut milk and you have a healthy Pina Colada inspired ice cream, or Helado de Pina Colada if you really want to feel like you are on vacation!

Ingredients:

1 Pineapple
1 Cup Coconut Milk
2 Tbsp Agave

Peaceful Preparation:

Process the pineapple and cut into chunks, freeze overnight or until solid.
The following day fill your blender almost completely to the top, add the balance of ingredients. A high speed blender is most helpful, this is a hard job for any blender!
Pulse, scrape down sides and repeat as needed until it blends into frozen ice cream.
Transfer to serving bowls or use a large ziplock bag, cut the end off and pipe it into a bowl for swirls upon swirls of deliciousness! Take a vacation with each bite!

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Mango Ice Cream with Hints of Ginger [Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free]

6/17/2015 0 Comments

Mango Ice Cream with hints of ginger! We have been happy to cool off with healthy frozen treats this summer! With mangoes in season we are loving adding them to the mix. They are one of my favorite fruits! This is a healthy ice cream made from fruits and crystallized ginger so you can have it for breakfast, a mid-day treat or dessert.

Total Time: 10 Minutes | Servings: 2 Bowls

Mango Ice Cream with Hints of Ginger

3 Frozen Bananas
1 Cup Frozen Mango
2-3 Cubes Crystallized Ginger

Peaceful Preparation:

Pulse and blend until creamy, pushing sides down as needed.
Serve in two bowls with or with out pretty flowers. Dig in!

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Tropical Smoothie

6/13/2015 0 Comments

Experience a taste of the tropics in your glass with loads of mango within and with out. Add Spirulina to remove unwanted toxins from your body, dehydrated or fresh greens and even boost it with Moringa Leaf Powder for the ultimate smoothie! Mangoes are naturally alkalizing, combine that with Spirulina and greens and your body's PH levels will be on their way to normalizing. Thank goodness after am coffee! : ) I hope y’all have a great weekend!

Total Time: 10 Minutes | Servings: 2

Tropical Smoothie

1 Cup Fresh or Frozen Mango
2 Frozen Bananas
1 Cup Frozen Red or Green Grapes
2 Cups Water
Opt: 1/4 Cup Fresh Young Coconut Meat
1 tsp Spirulina Powder
1 tsp Moringa Powder
2 Tbsp Dehydrated Greens Powder

Peaceful Preparation
Blend and serve! Opt to serve with fresh mango and grapes for a tropical experience!

Notes

Opt to leave out the Moringa
Replace the Dehydrated Greens with a handful of Fresh Leafy Greens

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Chocolate Almond Butter Nice-Cream [Raw + Vegan]

6/1/2015 0 Comments

Chocolates, almond butter, frozen bananas and a splash of coffee create an unbeatable way to start the day. Add some dates to sweeten the load with flax-meal, spirulina and other super-foods to jump-start your body. Once topped with chia seeds and cashews you have the ultimate breakfast. This can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Lush

Creamy

Chocolatey

Sweet

Superb

Total Time: 10 Minutes | Serves: 2

Ingredients:

3 Cups Frozen Bananas
2 Tbsp Cacao or Cocoa
1/4 Cup Dates
Heaping Spoon of Almond Butter
Opt: Splash of Coffee (or Dairy Free Milk)
1 Tbsp Flax Meal
Opt: 1 tsp Beet Powder , 1 tsp Spirulina, 1 tsp Chaga, 1/2 tsp Reishi Powder

Top With:

1/4 Cup Cashews
2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
2 Tbsp Coconut Flakes or Dessicated Coconut

Peaceful Preparation:

Combine ingredients in a blender. Pulse on and off until it whips around the blade.
Press down the sides. Pulse/blend. Pulse down the sides. Pulse/Blend. Repeat until you are able to blend it and whip it into a smooth consistency.
Place in two bowls, add desired toppings or line the edge with cashews and sprinkle with chia seeds and coconut flakes.... eating healthy never tasted so good!

May your week be filled with with light, passion, happiness, peace and love!

Christa

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Orange Strawberry Fusion Smoothie

5/26/2015 0 Comments

This afternoon we spent some time in the sun taking a stroll and doing some yoga. Yoga is one of our favorite ways to connect with our bodies and move past areas that may be holding. In 10-3o+ minutes you can change the way you feel. We've not once regretted getting movement. We refueled with an Orange Strawberry Fusion Smoothie and boy what a treat! "Magnanimous! What a variety of flavors!" My husband declared! Don't miss this guzzle worthy creation. Simple and healthy, it's how I like it!

Total Time: 15 Minutes | Servings: 2 Smoothies

Orange Strawberry Fusion Smoothie

2 Cups Orange Juice - Freshly Squeezed
1 Cup Frozen Strawberries
1 Cup Frozen Bananas

Peaceful Preparation
Blend, Pour, Slurp!

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1 Ingredient Vegan Ice Cream

5/20/2015 0 Comments

A must-have vegan recipe is 1 ingredient ice cream. If you haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend it!! All you need are ripe bananas, broken into 1-2" pieces, frozen overnight or until solid. The next day, blend.

A high speed blender helps a lot here and patience! I like to pulse mine until the majority of pieces break up, then I proceed to stir with a butter knife or strong spatula, scraping down the sides, moving it away from the blade and repeating until finally it whirls together. Top with a berry!

This recipe is rewarding, healthy and free of all dairy! Whoo-hoo! Use this recipe as your base, adding just about any flavor or combination you can dream up! Bananas provide great feel-good fuel for the day and who doesn't want to eat ice cream for breakfast? : ) You can also have it for a snack or treat at any time of day. I categorize it as breakfast and dessert as it is one of the most delightful ways to start or end the day.

Ingredients:
3 Frozen Bananas

Peaceful Preparation:
Place in blender. Pulse, Scrape/Stir, Pulse, Scrape/Stir, Pulse, Scrape/Stir - repeating as needed until finally it whirls together!

To a yummy and bright day,

Christa

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3 Ingredient - Moringa Mango Smoothie Bowl

5/6/2015 0 Comments

Living foods are blended together to create a vibrant bowl of health for breakfast. Bananas, Mangoes and Moringa are all alkalizing foods and an easy way to balance your pH levels. A body high in acid can attract sickness so it is important to eat foods that help create a more alkaline environment. Add a touch of one of the trees of life, Moringa, and fly high with new energy. By adding moringa powder one can achieve 7 times the vitamin c of oranges, 4 times the vitamin A of carrots, 4 times the calcium of milk, 3 times the potassium of bananas and 2 times the protein of yogurt. Who knew you could have a one-of-a-kind, lick-your-bowl smoothie for breakfast and achieve all of that in 10 minutes or less. I love eating healthy, don't you? Shine on!!

Total Time: 10 Minutes | Servings: 2

Ingredients

2 Bananas - Frozen in 1-2" pieces overnight
1 Ripe Banana
1 Ripe Mango - Peeled and Pitted
1 tsp Moringa Powder

Peaceful Preparation

Peel and pit the mango. Cut a few fun shapes and reserve for topping. Slice the ripe banana into coins.
Blend the mango, frozen bananas and moringa powder together. Take a spatula and transfer to a bowl. Surround with banana coins and top with the mango shapes. Shine bright with this healthy breakfast! You may also freeze and enjoy as a frozen treat. Yum!

Resources:
http://howtostoyno.altervista.org/alkaline-food-diet/
https://www.treesforlife.org/our-work/our-initiatives/moringa