I am in LOVE with this smoothie because it is velvety smooth and requires no added sweeteners. I have combined the ingredients to supply you with one of the most powerful superfoods out there that is high in protein, magnesium, calcium, essential B vitamins, and more.
Maca, 16 oz/1lb (raw, organic) is this amazing superfood known for regulating hormones, improving PMS symptoms, and providing protein to those who need an extra punch. The hemp milk is used because I like the thickness it gives to smoothies and it is filled with omegas. I used kale because it is full of nutrients that are wonderful. Kale has B6 (pyridoxine), tons of vitamin K, A, C, and 1 cup has 40% of your daily requirement for magnesium which 80% of the population is deficient in (yes, that means America is constipated!).

You can get Maca Powder and start using it right away. You can get it right here or in your natural health food store in the raw food section.  This smoothie is gluten free, dairy free, and sugar free. Here are the beautiful ingredients included in this power packed superfood smoothie.

Ingredients:

1 Cup hemp milk
1 Cup kale packed
2 Cups frozen pineapple
2 kiwis (whole)
1/2 avocado
1 banana
1 T. coconut oil
1 T. maca powder

Place all of the ingredients into the Vitamix. Blend slowly and then turn to high for one minute. Enjoy!

Maca, 16 oz/1lb (raw, organic)Maca 16oz

Maca, 16 oz/1lb (raw, organic)

This Peach Dream Smoothie taste like a dessert.  You can be sure it is full of nutrients though because Maca powder is the world’s best Superfood.  Maca is high in protein, known to increase stamina, regulate hormones, and combat fatigue.  It also has a nutty butterscotch flavor that goes well in many combinations.  If you have a Vitamix this will work wonders because it blends to perfection.

1 Cup Organic Rice Milk
1 Cup Frozen Organic Peaches
1 Organic Banana
1/2 T. Maca Powder
1 T. Coconut Oil
1/2 T. Pure Maple Syrup

Place all ingredients into the Vitamix and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

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I’m so happy to be guest posting today. It’s such a pleasure to be here on Hip Moms Go Green!

My recipes are free of gluten and casein proteins, and are often free of all grains. I use natural alternatives to refined sugar in my cooking and baking. I frequently make recipes that are free of peanuts, soy, and eggs for my readers who have an allergy or intolerance to them. With those restrictions in mind, the list of Halloween treats you can buy is very small. But we never feel deprived! Today I’m going to share a really cute Halloween cookie that you can make with your kids. My girls and I made these this weekend, and it was so much fun.

This cookie is one of my most popular recipes. I included it in the second addition of my cookbook, The Spunky Coconut Cookbook,  along with about twelve other new recipes. In the cookbook this dough is used for Scandinavian Thumbprint Cookies. The Butterfly Cookie dough from my desserts cookbook would also work.

Bake at 350

Add to bowl:

1/2 cup ghee, grapeseed oil, or coconut oil, liquified
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp honey or agave
1/2 cup applesauce (with no added sugar)
2 tbsp chia seed meal (I grind my seeds in coffee grinder or Magic Bullet. Two tbsp meal is equal to about one tbsp seeds)
1 tsp vanilla

Beat with electric mixer.

Add:

2/3 cup tapioca flour
2/3 cup almond meal flour (I use Bob’s Red Mill)
2/3 cup coconut flour, sifted

Beat again with electric mixer.

Roll out on unbleached parchment paper, flouring the top of the dough as needed so the rolling pin doesn’t stick.

Roll the dough one quarter to one half inch thick.

The cookie cutter kit is made so that you can lock the shapes (ghost, pumpkin, cat, owl) into the frame. However, this dough sticks to the cookie cutter when the metal cutouts are attached. It’s best to hold the tiny metal Halloween cutouts (ghost, pumpkin, cat, owl) with your fingers as a separate cookie cutter, rather than put them in the frame.

Jiggling the cookie cutters on the rolled out dough will also make it easier.

You will need one backside (without the cutout shape) and one front (with the cutout shape) for each cookie.

Gently transfer the cookies to a cookie sheet lined with unbleached parchment paper.

Bake for about 12 minutes.

Cool on wire racks.

After the cookies have cooled melt dark (dairy-free) chocolate over a double boiler. (I use Chocolove bars)

This has been one of my favorite summer cocktails. I am not really a “sweetie sweet” person so this is a refreshing drink that mixes sweet and sour to perfection in my book. Try it out while its still hot!

Shot and a half TRU Organic Gin
1 tsp. melted raw honey
2 pieces muddled basil
Organic Grapefruit juice

In a shaker add the basil and muddle. This is a process that releases the juice, oils, and flavors from the leaves by twisting a muddler onto the leaves. I prefer to do this in a shaker so that I do not have floating pieces of basil in my drink. Add the Gin, melted raw honey, and grapefruit juice. Add ice and shake vigorously.  Pour into a glass and enjoy.
Cheers!
Nickie

There is nothing like a refreshing lemonade in the summertime.  My boys actually love this drink all year round.  This is a-ok with me because little do they know it is packed full of green leafy Kale.  Kale is loaded with nutrients like the best form of B vitamins, antioxidants, vitamin C, A, K, and contains ITC (isothiocyanates) among many others which aids in our detox pathways.  I always add coconut oil to my smoothies because of its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-fungal healing properties.  It boost the immune system and is wonderful for the skin and hair.  Enjoy your summer with this yummy drink!

Oh, and make sure and enter to win this fantastic gift basket before Earth Day (4/22) provided by Cascadian Farm filled with organic goodies with a simple click. It also comes with a $50 Amazon gift card so you can make a feast for your loved ones. Good luck……

All ingredients are organic:)

2 Cups filtered water
1 T. coconut Oil
1 T. organic pure maple syrup
2 T. fresh or bottled lemon juice
1 Cup Kale or large handful
1 bag of strawberries
add a few blueberries to cut the “green” color (if it matters to your children)
add Sun Is Shining – Green Superfood (raw, organic & wildcrafted ingredients) for total goodness…
Throw all ingredients into the Vitamix and blend until very smooth. You can also try variations of fruit and also spinach with it too.  Enjoy!

Nickie

GFCF/SF
All ingredients are organic
This is a great recipe to make with little kids. My two year old helped me bake this and had a blast. It comes out incredibly moist and is great toasted!

2c white rice flour
2t baking soda
1/4t salt
½ c Canola oil
3/4c brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 ¼ c mashed bananas (I like to leave some chunks!)
1t pure vanilla extract
½ t pure almond extract

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a large bowl, sift flour, baking soda and salt together.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the oil and sugar together. Stir in eggs and bananas until blended.
4. Add vanilla and almond extracts.
5. Stir mixture until well combined.
6. Pour into greased pan.
7. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes; then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely.

Chef and Author
Kelly Polston

The Spunky Coconut Grain-Free Baked Goods and Desserts: Gluten Free, Casein Free, and Often Egg Free
This cookbook is so wonderful I can not say enough about it.  One of my best friends Tessa has baked a dozen things out of this cookbook and says they are all superb.  What I love most about this cookbook is that the recipes are gluten, casein, and often egg free (oh, and did I mention NO CORN and little sugar! Yippee!).  If your children are having a tough time getting enough protein this is also a great choice because of the utilization of beans in many of the recipes.  The Spunky Coconut Grain-Free Baked Goods and Desserts illustrated cookbook offers 80 innovative gluten-free and casein-free recipes, including 50 which are egg-free. Inspired by raw food, Kelly Brozyna incorporates nut milks and natural alternatives to sugar to create delicious grain-free cake, pie, ice cream, bread, cookies, and breakfast.  This book is a must have for any kitchen!  Enjoy! Click here to buy from Amazon.

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