Fresh, Fruity, & Fabulous

Smoothies are not just for breakfast! Enjoy them as snacks when the afternoon blues hit or serve them in a little cup as dessert when visitors come to dinner.

With the coming new moon and spring equinox on March 20th, these recipes will uplift you and inspire you to sow seeds of intention for the season to come.

Each one of these recipes features coconut, which helps to tone and nourish your hormonal and digestive systems and bring the balance that's synonymous with this time of year.

Coconut

Saturated fat, solid at room temperature, coconut is a plant-based alternative to saturated animal fats. It stimulates brain function and promotes intestinal motility. Its anti-bacterial action makes it an important fat to choose during times of illness or infection and is specifically indicated for combating intestinal parasites. This food is considered sacred by people from the Indonesian Archipelago to the Indian Sub-Continent because of its potent healing properties. 

Coconut Cream Pie

You will need:

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 1 cup water

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 banana

• 3/4 of an orange

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Blend until smooth.

Decadent Chocolate Cherry

You will need:

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 1 cup water

• 1/2¾cup of frozen cherries

• 1 tablespoon cacao powder

• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Blend until smooth.

Soothing Delight

You will need:

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 1 cup water

• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and de-seeded

• 2 dates, fresh or dried, chopped

• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Blend until smooth.