Chocolate Monkey Smoothie Heaven

1.5 cups almond milk (chilled)

2 dates, soaked (for a few hours or overnight) or 1 tspn Goldman's Honey (local honey that therefore helps allergy sufferers)

1 frozen (or not) banana 

1 scoop (vanilla) protein powder - I use Sun Warrior

2 Tbsp raw cocoa powder

1 tsp maca (optional - this is an adaptogen)

2 tsp lucuma (optional)

1 Tbsp chia seeds

4 ice cubes or more to preference

Combine all ingredients into a blender and buzz until smooth!
Serves 1

Blessings Smoothie

1 cup coconut water
1 cup almond milk
1 apple
2 leaves kale

1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter (optional)

1 Tablespoon Almond Butter

1 teaspoon Maca power (optional)
1 scoop Sun Warrior Raw Vegan Protein Powder
1 teaspoon matcha powder
1cup ice

Blend & Enjoy

Maca Powder

In women: visible enhanced levels of energy, improved capacity to hold up against stress, healthy sexual libido and fertility levels, reduces  menopausal flashes and sweating at night. Maca is increasingly known as an adaptogen or even a plant that is able to balance hormone levels naturally and in addition it revitalizes the whole body.

In men, the health benefits of maca powder are confirmed in enhanced androgenic hormone or testosterone levels and improved sperm fertility. Some guys have also experienced an increase in erection cells reaction, leading that it is called an organic and natural replacement for Viagra. Additionally, the increase in all-natural the body’s hormones also can result in virility that fights getting older.


from: http://macapowderbenefits.net/

Mango Lassi Smoothie by Ann

2 Ataulfo Mangos or 1 Haden mango, peeled and pit removed

1 cup almond milk  (I made my own – soaked ½ cup almonds overnight, drained and blended with 1 cup of water and strained through a nut sack)

or

1 cup cashew cream  (1/2  cup cashews soaked overnight, drained and blended with 3/4 cup of water )

1 scoop protein powder
1 tbsp ground chia
1 tsp maca
2 tsp coconut oil
1 cup ice cubes
2 handfuls of spinach
3 tsps rose water

½ tsp raw honey

Enough water to slurp this deliciousness through a straw.

Ann's Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)

Chocolate Chip Cookies – Inspired by Meghan Telpner, Nutritionista

Yield: 12 cookies

Wet Ingredients;

1/4 cup Ghee or coconut oil
1/4 cup coconut sugar (sometimes called coconut crystals)
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup filtered water
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients;
1/3 cup brown rice flour

1/3 cup sweet sorghum flour

1/3 cup quinoa flour
1/4 cup arrowroot starch
1 tbsp flaxseeds or chia seeds, ground
1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Add In
1/3 cup organic chocolate chips or chopped dried cranberries.
1/3 cup chopped pecans, walnuts, or your favourite nut (optional)

Directions

Preheat your oven to 325 F

With a whisk, food processor or blender; cream together the wet ingredients.

In a mixing bowl, mix together the dry ingredients and then turn the wet into the dry and mix together.

Add in chocolate chips and nuts if using, mix.

On parchment lines cookie sheet – dollop 2 tbsp of dough per cookie and bake for 15 minutes or until edges are golden.

Allow to cool for ten minutes.

Yum!

These keep for a week in the fridge or longer in the freezer……but I doubt they will stick around that long. (I can personally attest to that, Ann baked some for me- Natalie)

Ann & Natalie's Tropical Smoothie Goddess

1 mango or a 1/2 cup frozen 

1 cup fresh pineapple
2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
1 cup coconut water 

1 - 2 cups water.
1 scoop protein powder (Sun Warrior raw vegan Vanilla is my preference) 

1 TBSP ground flax or chia 

1 TBSP coconut oil
1/4 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut 

1 tsp maca (optional) 

1 tsp raw honey (optional) 

Throw it all in the blender and blend until smooth, adding more water if needed. 

Tastes like a Piña Colada!