My RAD Life

Found some great smoothie recipes at NYTimes.com that I had to share. Just add probiotics, fish oil and some brown rice protein, and I’m set!

Seeded Banana Frappe

• 6 almonds
• 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds, soaked overnight and drained
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, soaked overnight and drained
• 1 teaspoon toasted flaxseeds or sesame seeds, soaked overnight and drained
• 1 ripe banana, frozen if possible
• 1 cup low-fat cow’s milk, rice milk or almond milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 ice cubes
• 2 teaspoons almond butter or peanut butter (optional)

Mixed Berry and Beet Smoothie

• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 cup mixed frozen berries or blueberries
• 2 tablespoons granola
• 1/3 cup diced beet, either raw or roasted (50 grams)
• 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt or low-fat coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
• 2 or 3 ice cubes
• Sliced orange for garnish (optional)

Red Berry/Cabbage/Almond Smoothie

• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 cup mixed frozen berries, preferably with some cherries included in the mix
• 1/2 cup chopped red cabbage (50 grams)
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 or 3 drops almond extract (about 1/8 teaspoon)
• 6 almonds or 2 teaspoons raw almond butter
• 3 ice cubes