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NUT-FREE PB&J SMOOTHIE

NUT-FREE PB&J SMOOTHIE

This is one awesome smoothie!  It really tastes like peanut butter & strawberry jam except that it's jam and nut-free!  Instead of PB&J, it contains sunflower seed butter and frozen strawberries.

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WATERMELON LASSI

WATERMELON LASSI

A lassi is a popular Indian yogurt-based drink.  Traditional lassi is more savoury than sweet and is made with yogurt, water, sugar, and spices such as cumin.  For this creative spin on the lassi, I used watermelon, avocado, and a sprinkling of chili powder.  My family loved the flavour combination.  The smoothie was both refreshing and creamy with a tangy-sweet taste and just a hint of spice.

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MIXED MELON MANIA SMOOTHIE

MIXED MELON MANIA SMOOTHIE

My kids are big melon fans.  For this delightfully simple, nutritious and refreshing shake, I used a combination of watermelon and cantaloupe.  However, there are dozens of melon varieties and you could certainly substitute with your current favourite!

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MACA PEACH PERFORMER SMOOTHIE

MACA PEACH PERFORMER SMOOTHIE

Peaches are soooo delicious and nutritious and we go through baskets of them during peach season!  The special ingredient that gives this performance-enhancing smoothie its name is maca powder.  Touted as the "Incan superfood", maca has been used for millennia to boost energy, stamina, endurance and libido!

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MANGO LASSI

MANGO LASSI

A lassi is a popular Indian yogurt-based drink. My easy mango version is thick and creamy with a tropical, tangy, sweet-tart taste. It also happens to be loaded with vitamins & minerals, antioxidants, probiotics, fibre, protein, and healthy fats to nourish our bodies and minds for the day ahead!

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KRAZY FOR KIWI SMOOTHIE

KRAZY FOR KIWI SMOOTHIE

Kiwis are loaded with vitamins, fibre, and antioxidants. One fruit contains less than 50 calories but over 30% of the daily recommended intake (DRI) of vitamin K and 85% of the DRI of vitamin C. Raw kiwi contains an enzyme called actinidain, which aids in the digestion of protein.

Here I have blended ripe kiwi with kefir for its probiotic benefits, along with frozen banana, grapes & some amazing superfoods for a nutritious-and-delicious sweet and tangy treat!

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