"OPEN SESAME!" SMOOTHIE

“OPEN SESAME!” Smoothie topped with berries, sesame seeds, and More Granola (delish!).

Berries and tahini blend beautifully to make this simple and protein + healthy fat + fibre + antioxidant-rich breakfast of champions!

Tahini is made by grinding sesame seeds.  The unhulled paste is more nutrient-rich since it is made from intact seeds.  Tahini is loaded with vitamins and minerals including calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc and iron.  It is easy to digest; a great source of protein and healthy fat; and rich in anticancer, heart-healthy plant lignans as well as methionine, which helps with liver detoxification.

For 2 servings, blend together until smooth:

• 1 1/2 cups frozen berries (I like to use a combination of blueberries and blackberries)

• 1 to 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut water, adjusted to desired consistency

• 2 to 3 Tbsp tahini, adjusted to taste (or substitute nut or seed butter of choice)

• 2 scoops Further Food collagen or Nuzest Clean Lean Just Natural or Smooth Vanilla protein powder

• Lakanto sugar-free monk fruit sweetener, pure stevia, maple syrup, or raw honey (nonvegan), adjusted to taste (optional)

• optional toppings: sesame seeds, Giddy Yo raw cacao nibs, berries, granola, or toppings of choice