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Cherry-Kale Smoothie

Cherry-Kale Smoothie

This sounds terrible, but it’s really quite good–just in time for fresh cherries. Let me know what you think. Cherry-Kale Smoothie Ingredients: • 2 medium size ripe bananas • 1 cup of frozen pitted cherries • 1 cup of kale • 2 cups of water • a handful of almonds Check out my cookbook and other books here.

Gingered Apple Cider

Gingered Apple Cider

GINGERED APPLE CIDER Yield: 1/2 gallon Preparation Time: 30 minutes Start to Finish Time: 10 minutes • 1/2 gallon apple cider • 2 tablespooons freshly grated ginger • 1 cinnamon stick • 1 star-anise pod In a large saucepan over high heat, combine ingredients; bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat; let steep 20 minutes (longer if you like more intense flavors). Pour through a coffee filter and discard solids. Reheat to desired temperature or cool to room temperature;…

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A Chocolate Monkey

A Chocolate Monkey

This makes a thick, creamy chocolate smoothie that tastes like a milk shake. I add flax seed meal for a nutritional boost. We think this is plenty sweet, but you may add a little Stevia if you think you need it. But how healthy are these ingredients? Almond milk is low in calories but high in vitamins and calcium. [Source: Nutritional Benefits of Almond Milk http://www.livestrong.com Cocoa powder contains flavonoids linked to decreased blood pressure, improved blood vessel health, and…

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