Sunday, August 23, 2009

GREEN EATS: Power Berry Purple Smoothie

1 1/2 cup frozen organic blueberries
1 cup frozen organic strawberries
1 ripe organic bannana
2 cups of soy or rice milk (you can also use juice or almond milk)
2 tbs of flavored soy powder (such as Spirutein or Source of Life)
1 tsp of powdered nutmeg
1/2 to 1 cup (to taste) of raw honey or raw agave nectar

Makes 4 - 6 servings

I love this drink! This drink is smooth, velvety, packed with vitamins and nutrients and it's sweet! This smoothie can give you extra energy and stave off cravings in between meals. It is a great drink in the morning or after dinner.

For this recipe you will need a blender as well as the above ingredients. If you would rather use ice and fresh fruit instead of frozen fruit, that is fine. I prefer not to have the extra water content of the ice. The fruit and soy or rice milk adds enough liquid and the frozen fruit adds flavor and the desired consistency. Squeeze or spoon your honey or agave into the blender. I like to put the sweetener on the bottom of the blender first, because it is close to the blade and the blade will evenly distribute it through the rest of the ingredients for an even taste.

Add all of the ingredients into the blender. You may have to stir it once or twice to prevent the fruit from clumping. Blend until smooth and creamy. If it's too thick for you, you can always add a little more soy or rice milk. When finished, pour into glasses - garnish with a lime wedge, mint leaves, or a strawberry.


Yours in a sea of green,


DuEwa Frazier

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