mean, clean and green smoothie

Refreshing, rehydrating and radiant!  

Mean, Clean and Green Smoothie ~raw, vegan~

Drink your greens for an energizing start to any winter day!

This smoothie packs a powerful punch of nutrients to keep your body running strong!  Hemp seeds provide a healthy dose of protein, omega fatty acids and fiber to boost the nutrition content and to keep you satisfied!

Mean, Clean and Green Smoothie ~raw, vegan~

 Mean, Clean and Green Smoothie

1 banana

1 cup frozen pineapple

1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice

1/2 cup water or coconut water

3 large kale leaves

2 tablespoons hemp seeds

~Blend and Enjoy!~

Mean, Clean and Green Smoothie ~raw, vegan~

Your body will thank you :)

It’s kid friendly too!  This guy asked for a second helping!

Mean, Clean and Green Smoothie ~raw, vegan~

This smoothie made it on our favorite list!  What’s your favorite green combination?

sunshine slush smoothie

To say it is cold out there is an understatement!  We are snowed in and missing the sun!  Sunshine slush will have to do today!

Sunshine Slush Smoothie ~vegan, raw~ coconut oil for thirsty winter skin!

Fresh squeezed orange juice blended with tropical fruit and a dollop of coconut oil will give you that burst of sunshine that is well needed today!

Sunshine Slush Smoothie ~vegan, raw~ with coconut oil for thirsty winter skin!

This smoothie packs a huge dose of vitamin C and coconut oil to nourish dry winter skin.  The healthy fat from the coconut oil also helps the body absorb the vitamin D drops.  I am obsessed with my Metagenics liquid vitamin D drops.  Vitamin D in the liquid form is readily absorbed and so important for keeping the winter blues at bay and immune system running strong.

Sunshine Slush Smoothie ~vegan, raw~ with coconut oil for thirsty winter skin~

Sunshine Slush Smoothie

1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice

1 frozen banana

1 cup frozen mango

1 tablespoon coconut oil

vitamin D drops (optional)

Or drink with a multivitamin that contains vitamin D

~Blend and Enjoy!~

Scenes from Wellfleet’s Winter Wonderland…

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Hope everyone is staying warm!!!

simply spirulina

With the exception of not being with my sister and her family, this was hands down the best Christmas I have had since I was a little kid.

The saying is true…

 “I used to think being a kid on Christmas was the best thing ever but it turns out having kids on Christmas is!”

~Growing a Jeweled Rose

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My niece :)

In attempts to keep it festive…I bring you a red and green smoothie.

Ok, really green….

Simply Spirulina ~vegan, raw~

Simply Spirulina

1 frozen banana

1 cup coconut water

1 teaspoon spirulina

1 date, pitted (optional)

~Blend and Enjoy!~

Spirulina is a great addition to smoothies.  It doesn’t have much of a taste and it is a superfood powerhouse of the strongest kind!  I’ve talked a little about spirulina here if you want to read up.  It’s a great way to balance your body after days (or weeks!) of celebrating!  You can get fancy and add frozen berries, spinach, chia seeds, etc.  However, sometimes simplicity is best :)