beverage

Paleo Orange Julius

Ingredients 2 cups orange juice, frozen into cubes 1 cup non-frozen orange juice ½ cup coconut milk 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup honey    Instructions 1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and combine at high speed until well combined and frothy. Serve immediately. 2. Extras can be stored in the freezer, thawing to eat.…
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Chunky Monkey Smoothie

Ingredients 1.5 bananas, peeled and frozen 1 cup almond milk or coconut milk 2 Tbsp almond butter 1 teaspoon vanilla ½-1 Tbsp cocoa (depending on how chocolatey you like it) 1 scoop Vital protein collagen or vanilla protein powder (optional)   Instructions 1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth.…
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Carrot Apple Ginger Juice

Ingredients 1 ½ lbs. carrots, peeled and trimmed 2 lbs. apples, quartered and cored ½ – 1 oz. raw ginger, peeled 12 oz. water, omit if using a juicer   Instructions 1. Cut the carrots and apples into medium-sized pieces and layer them in the blender. 2. Add the ginger and water to the blender.…
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Christmas Spa Water

Ingredients 1 cup fresh cranberries 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Ice 10 sprigs rosemary   Instructions 1. Place the cranberries in the bottom of a pitcher. 2. Add the lemon juice and then fill the pitcher to the top with ice. Top off with water. 3. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, break up…
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Warm Banana Smoothie

Ingredients 1 cup warm water 1 peeled ripe banana ¼ cup chopped raw walnuts 2 or 3 pitted Medjool dates ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract ¼ inch knob of fresh ginger   Instructions 1. Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and process until smooth and creamy. 2. Serve warm and…
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Spiced Pumpkin Smoothie

Ingredients ¾ cup almond milk or coconut milk ½ cup pumpkin puree ¼ of an avocado 3 Tbsp protein powder 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 Tbsp maple syrup ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 Tbsp cashew butter or nut butter 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 cup ice cubes   Instructions 1. Combine all ingredients in…
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Blueberry and Spinach Green Smoothie

Ingredients 1 medium ripe banana 4 large ice cubes ½ cup fresh blueberries ¼ cup water 1 cup fresh spinach   Instructions 1. In a blender, combine the banana, ice cubes, blueberries, and water and blend until smooth. 2. Add spinach and blend again until completely smooth and creamy. 3. No sweetener is needed in…
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Holiday Pomegranate Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients ½  cup pure pomegranate juice ½  cup seltzer water ¼  cup of fresh-squeezed orange juice Optional: 1 shot of vodka , champagne or your favorite spirit   Instructions Combine ingredients in shaker with ice (or simply stir) Pour and enjoy!   Serves 1 Inspired by: https://www.paleonewbie.com/pomegranate-cocktail-recipe/    
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Mulled Apple Cider

Ingredients 6 cups unfiltered apple cider Zest from 1 orange Zest from 1 lemon 4 cinnamon sticks 3 whole star anise pods 2 teaspoons whole cloves 2 teaspoons whole allspice berries   Instructions Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and serve.   Serves 4 Inspired…
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Paleo Peach Coconut Smoothie

Ingredients  1 cup coconut milk, chilled 1 cup ice 2 fresh peaches peeled and cut into chunks Lemon zest to taste   Instructions Add coconut milk, ice, and peaches to Vitamix or high-speed blender. Using a microplane, add a few gratings of fresh lemon zest to taste. Blend on high speed until smooth. Enjoy   Serves 3 Inspired by: https://cookeatpaleo.com/paleo-peach-coconut-smoothie/
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