An amazing way to start the day, especially considering that most of us have trouble getting all of our recommended daily servings of vegetables, and raw veggies contain more nutrients than cooked. This is not a sweet smoothie, so be warned, but it’s filling and so SO good for you. Plus, it keeps for several hours, so it’ll make enough for a mid-morning snack as well…
In a powerful blender (a vitamix is best, but any will do as long as you pre-chop some of the harder veggies):
Best served with fresh fruit and pure maple syrup, these pancakes will wow them at the breakfast table, and keep you running all morning…
This recipe comes from my great friend Gina's mother, who got it from Dr. J. Andrew Rife, Naturopathic Physician. There’s no better way to start your day!
2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup honey
¼ cup molasses
2 Tbl water
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ tsp cinnamon
¾ cup raisins
For a quick and easy breakfast, combine the following in a blender:
- 1 banana
- 1/2 c. strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 c. orange juice
- 1/2 c. water
- 2 Tbl. raw almond butter
Blend until smooth and enjoy!
Nutrition info per serving (whole recipe): 430 calories, 17g fat (1g saturated), 73g carbohydrate, 11g fiber, 12g protein.
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