Perfect for a post workout.
Monkey Love Protein Power Recovery Smoothie
1c nut milk
1T hemp seeds
1c chopped frozen bananas
1T gold flax seeds
1T coconut oil
2t maca powder
1t vanilla
1 scoop protein powder
½ scoop Vega Recovery Accelerator- Tropical flavor
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1c ice
Blend all ingredients together except the ice and process until smooth- taste and adjust if needed
Add the ice and blend just until smooth.
An incredible source of vegan protein, the combo of quinoa and tofu in a quick scramble makes it fast, easy, and satisfying. Perfect for after a bog workout- also the turmeric promotes healing and recovery- it is also an anti-inflammatory food.
Tofu Quinoa Broccoli Scramble
1/2 package (7.5 oz) firm tofu, crumbled
2T coconut oil
1c steamed quinoa
2c steamed or sautéed broccoli, small dice, stems and florets (you can quickly sauté the broccoli prior to the scramble in the same pan and remove and add later)
½ medium onion, small dice
1/4c nutritional yeast- more if desired!
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2t ground turmeric
1/2t salt
1/4t black pepper
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1T prepared arugala or basil pesto
In a heated skillet or fry pan over medium high heat, heat up the oil and add the onion, garlic, turmeric, salt, black pepper and sauté until aromatic and golden.
Add the crumbled tofu and sauté over medium heat, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes, coating the tofu with the onion mixture.
Add the quinoa and work the mixture with a wooden spoon to incorporate it all.
Mix in the diced broccoli just until heated through then add the pesto. Sprinkle in the nutritional yeast and mix until well incorporated.
Serve immediately with toast or in a breakfast tofu burrito, sprinkled with additional nutritional yeast.
I like mine with fermented hot sauce!!
Blueberry Maqui Maca Berry Power Smoothie
1c nut milk
2T hemp seed
1t raw agave or raw local honey
1T coconut oil
1c Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
2T Maqui Berry Powder
1T flax seeds
2t maca powder
1t vanilla
1 scoop protein powder
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1c ice
Blend all ingredients together except the ice and process until smooth- taste and adjust if needed
Add the ice and blend just until smooth.
Summer Quinoa Salad
1 ripe avocado, pitted, and cubed
1 1/2c steamed quinoa
1T fresh basil
1/2c cooked, drained, chickpeas
½ tomato, small dice
2t fresh lemon juice or limejuice
1T Extra Virgin Olive oil
1/4t pink salt
Black pepper to taste
1T nutritional yeast
In a medium sized bowl, add the cooled quinoa (room temp is best), and all of the other ingredients. Toss well and season to taste. Serve with additional avocado and tomato slices. Summer Love.
With its tapioca-like consistency, this recipe makes for a great tasting and deliciously filling raw food dessert or healthy breakfast. It is an amazing source of omega-3’s and beneficial energy nutrients. Feel free to add more or less sweetener, vanilla, or other ingredients like hemp seeds, walnuts, fruit etc.
Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
2 cups sweetened cashew nut milk:
1/2c raw cashews
2c water
2T coconut sugar or raw agave
1t vanilla
1T coconut oil
Pinch pink salt
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1/3c chia seeds
Pinch cinnamon *opt
DIRECTIONS
Make the sweet nut milk. In a medium sized bowl, add the seeds and pour the milk in, stirring every 30 seconds or so for about 5-6 minutes; the chia will begin to plump and swell. When all is well combined, let stand for 20-30 minutes stirring the mixture every 5 minutes or so until it thickens into a nice tapioca pudding consistency. I prefer eating this after at least an hour or even over night but is delicious and a bit crunchy earlier on. Serve on its own or with fresh fruit.
Talk about instant gratification, this dessert is not only filled with healthy fats and beautifying agents, it TASTES AMAZING. Let it set up in the fridge if you can wait and serve with fresh berries and/or a whipped coconut cream topping. It really is outstanding and takes less then 5 minutes to prepare, 35 if you are willing to wait out the chill factor. This was my first run through so I can totally see how easy it would be to change up the flavors by using different milks, extracts, even by adding texture with nuts or seeds. #FRICKENDELCIOUS
Raw Chocolate Avocado Pudding
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
1/4c raw cacao powder
1T coconut oil
1t vanilla
1-2T raw agave or raw honey
1/2t cinnamon
1/3c cashew or almond milk (made on the creamier side)- more if needed
Pinch pink salt
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In a blender, combine all ingredients and process until super smooth and creamy.
Transfer into a serving bowl or dish and refrigerate to chill the pudding and let it set up- about 30 minutes.
This is an amazing recovery smoothie- reminiscent of an Orange Julius (remember those???) but filled with omega 3’s and healthy fats and proteins.
Blood Orange Creamsicle Power Smoothie
1c nut milk- cashew or almond
1T hemp seeds
2 small blood oranges, peeled and quartered
2t raw agave or raw local honey
1T coconut manna
1T flax seeds
1t vanilla
1 scoop protein powder
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1c ice
Blend all ingredients and process until smooth- taste and adjust if needed.
Add the ice and blend just until smooth.
I can’t even express how much I love the taste of this juice. It is my go to alkalinizing recovery detox juice. The addition of Beet Kvass, Kimchee or Sauerkraut brine takes this juice to another level of deliciousness- in addition adding a whole slew of vitamins, minerals, and gut loving healthy pro-biotics. SO YUM.
Da Juice
If you are juicing for two, simply double the recipe. I use all organic veggies.
1/2 cucumber with the skin
1 stalk celery
1 small handful of cilantro
1 small handful of parsley
1 lemon, peeled
1″ piece of fresh ginger
1 stalk kale with the stem
10 oz. brine or kvass
Pass all of the vegetables through the juicer. Strain into a serving glass and add in the brine.
Drink immediately. On an empty stomach is best.
Mango Recovery Power Smoothie- Omega 3’s
1c almond milk
1T hemp seed
1T Golden flax seeds
2t raw agave or raw local honey
1T chia seeds
1 generous cup of mango- or one smallish mango
1t vanilla
1T coconut oil
1 scoop protein powder
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1c ice
Blend all ingredients together except the ice and process until smooth- taste and adjust if needed
Add the ice and blend just until smooth.
*optional 1T bee pollen
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