Category Archives: Beverages
Fruit and Veggie Cooler
Makes 2 servings 1 C. apple juice (unfiltered is best) 1 C. sliced sweet apples ¼ C. apple sauce ½ C. sliced carrots ½ C. peeled and sliced cucumber dash of nutmeg or cinnamon — optional 1 C. ice — optional Put all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. Give it time to get [...]
Tropical Smoothie
Makes 2 servings 1 mango, peeled and seeded 1 papaya, peeled and seeded ½ cup fresh strawberries 1/3 cup orange juice 4 -6 frozen pineapple juice cubes Make ice cubes with pineapple juice ahead. Put all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. A refreshing, low-calorie pick-me-up or after workout drink.
Princess Lemonade
Makes about 3 cups Just as Sleeping Beauty was awakened with a whiff of rosemary water, this herbal lemonade will awaken your senses as well. 1 ½ c. cold filtered ph balanced water 1 ½ c. agave nectar 1 ½ c. lemon juice (meyer lemons are best) Finely grated rind of one lemon 3 sprigs [...]
Cantaloupe Crush
Makes 2 servings 1 cup cantaloupe cubes 1/3 cup pineapple chunks ¼ cup orange juice ½ cup peaches 1 pinch stevia or tsp. honey or agave nectar to taste 3 ice cubes Whirl all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Breakfast option or afternoon pick me up. Replaces fruit so drink when stomach is empty.
Iced Mint White Tea
Makes 4 servings Loaded with flavonoids (antioxidants) and vitamin A. ½ cup fresh mint leaves 3 white tea bags 3 Tbs. agave nectar 4 cups boiling water Combine and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Refrigerate until really cold. Divide among 4 large ice-filled glasses. Garnish with a stalk of lemongrass. Loaded with [...]
Blueberry Ginger Bellini
Makes 2 servings Not only refreshing and beautiful but loaded with anthocyanidins (antioxidants). ½ cup mashed blueberries 1 Tbs. minced ginger Juice of ½ lemon Agave nectar, xylitol, or stevia-sweeten to taste Mash all ingredients and add 2 cups blueberry (or pomegranate) juice. Let steep for at least 5 minutes. Strain. Divide between 2 champagne [...]
