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Infused Water Recipes

Infused Water

Infused Water

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Stay hydrated with these delicious infused water combinations

Ingredients

  • MINT AND WATERMELON: Watermelon, and Mint Leaves (4 cups 1/2 inch-cubed watermelon (about 1 1/4 pounds; lightly smashed) and 6 sprigs mint (lightly crushed)
  • STRAWBERRY, LIME, AND BASIL: Strawberries, Orange, Lime, and Basil
  • STRAWBERRY, LIME, AND CILANTRO: Strawberries, Orange, Lime, and Cilantro
  • PINEAPPLE MINT: Pineapple and Mint Leaves (4 cups 1/2 inch-cubed pineapple (about 1 1/4 pounds) and 6 sprigs mint (lightly crushed)
  • CUCUMBER, LIME, AND CILANTRO: Cucumber sliced thick, lime and lightly crushed cilantro springs
  • BLUEBERRY AND PEACH: Blueberries + Peaches
  • RASPBERRY, GRAPES, AND LIMES: Raspberries, Basil leaves and Lime
  • CANTALOUPE, MINT, AND CUCUMBER: 1/4 Cantaloupe (skin removed and seeded), Mint and Seedless Cucumber (sliced thick)
  • PINEAPPLE AND SHAVED GINGER: One of my favorites! Chunks of Pineapple and peeled shaved or sliced ginger
  • FRUIT SANGRIA: Strawberries, Lemon, Watermelon, Peaches, Pineapple and Oranges- (about one cup of each in ½ inch cubes)
  • KIWI AND WATERMELON - in chunks
  • DETOXIFY: Cucumber, Lemon, Mint Leaves with a splash of apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Wash all fresh fruit and herbs being used then add fruits and herbs.
  2. Quarter the fruit, no need to remove seeds, stems or skin in some fruit-see above for specifics.
  3. Start with a hand full of each fruit (unless otherwise indicated above) and a small handful of herbs
  4. Note: Herbs can have a very strong flavor. Start with a few leaves or sprigs and add as you wish to pump up the taste.
  5. Fill pitcher with ¾ of the way with ice cold filtered water. Add your choice fruits and herbs. Serve chilled.
  6. To infuse- Cover and Chill in the frig. A minimum of 30 minutes.
  7. Depending on the type of fruit, should last for a couple of days. The heartier the fruit the longer it will last.

Notes

Be creative with the shapes of the fruit and how you layer or drop them into the water.
Pick a clear clean container to show off your creations!

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Apple, Orange and Basil Smoothie

Crisp and cool, sweet and summery. I’m pretty sure this delicious smoothie will become your new favorite green drink! And as a bonus, it’s chock full of nutrition and hydration.

Just try and contain yourself!!

 

Apple, Oranges and Basil Smoothie

Apple, Orange and Basil Smoothie

Yield: 1-2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 dates, pitted
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh water
  • 3 ice cubes
  • 1 banana, ripe and peeled Skip the ice cubes iif you use a frozen banana)
  • 5-8 oz fresh spinach stems and all
  • 1 Honeycrisp, Granny Smith or Gala Apple (seeded)
  • 1 orange peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup blueberries, frozen
  • 4-6 basil leaves
  • Handful parsley

Instructions

  1. Blend dates, cold water and ice cubes for 30 secs. or until no longer chunky.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and blend on high until smooth.
  3. Makes enough to share if you are willing, although once you taste it you might decide to keep it all to yourself!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 381Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 475mgCarbohydrates: 82gFiber: 23gSugar: 44gProtein: 19g

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St. Paddy’s Green Mango Lassi

St. Paddy’s Green Mango Lassi

St. Paddy’s Green Mango Lassi

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

A dreamy green Lassi, to be sure. Lucky you!

Easy, tasty and full of nutrients to get you through your day. 

Ingredients

  • 4 ice cubes
  • 1 handful or 2 Fresh Spinach
  • 1 Cup Fresh mango
  • 
¼ C coconut milk
  • 
¾ C almond milk, regular or vanilla flavored if you want that extra sweetness
  • 1 star anise pod or 1 cardamom pod, whichever you have on hand, both are yummy!
  • 
½ Tsp. Cinnamon,
  • 1-vanilla bean (or ¼ Tsp. pure Vanilla)

Instructions

  1. Place ingredients in order into your blender. Blend till smooth.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 143Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 33mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 3gSugar: 14gProtein: 3g

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Strawberry Chia Protein Smoothie

This luscious little gem supplies a whole lot of goodness, including sustainable energy and a whooping boast of protein.

And it is oh so tasty…

Enjoy!!
Strawberry Chia Protein Smoothie

Strawberry Chia Protein Smoothie

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
1
  • cup unsweetened Almond, or other Nut milk
  • 1 cup Fresh or frozen strawberries-Halved
  • 2 pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon flax seed oil
  • 
2 tablespoons your favourite protein powder

Instructions

  1. Toss the Chia seeds and almond milk in a high speed blender or vita-mix.
  2. Allow to sit for 5 minutes to plump up the chia seeds.
  3. Add all remaining ingredients and blend till smooth.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 768Total Fat: 53gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 44gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 499mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 16gSugar: 15gProtein: 39g

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Oatmeal Almond Protein Smoothie

 

Oatmeal Almond Protein Smoothie

Oatmeal Almond Protein Smoothie

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 5 ice cubes
  • Up to 8-10 ounces unsweetened almond milk or cold filtered water
  • 
½ cup quick cook oatmeal (Bobs Redmill is a good brand)
  • 2 scoops Arbonne or other high quality protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
  • 5-8 oz fresh spinach stems and all
  • 1/2 cup blueberries, frozen
  • 2 Tablespoons Cacao powder
  • Handful parsley
  • 1/2 small banana (optional)

Instructions

  1. Begin by placing ice & almond milk or water, oatmeal and protein powder in a high powered blender. (I recommend Vita-mix 5200)
  2. Blend 30 secs.
  3. Add all remaining ingredients and blend on high until smooth.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 918Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 1018mgCarbohydrates: 101gFiber: 42gSugar: 21gProtein: 77g

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Cuisine: Healthy / Category: Beverages; Breakfast

 

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