Recipe: Fruit Sorbet

This recipe is vegan, paleo, gluten-free, sugar-free and dairy-free:

This evening I was craving something cold and sweet. Rather than running out to find some sugar-filled, coconut-milk-based ice cream, I decided to see what I could whip up in my blender. So, I gathered:

1. 1/2 to 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (you could use any milk alternative here)

2. 1 cup of frozen berries (you could also use frozen mango, peach or banana)

3. 1/2 hass avocado (to add creaminess. Don’t worry, you won’t taste the avocado)

4. 5 drops of liquid stevia, or other natural sweetener to taste

Blend this all together for 8 to 10 seconds in the Blendtec (or Vitamix) blender, and Voila! Fruit sorbet! Perfect for that summer-time ice-cream craving!

If you want a chocolate version, try adding a scoop of chocolate flavored, pea-protein powder, such as Orgain.

Enjoy!

Dawn

Chocolate Decadence Smoothie

Recipe (vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free)

Sometimes you just have to have some Chocolate! This green smoothie is a great way to quell your chocolate cravings and have your body thank you.

Chocolate Decadence:

3 large handfuls spinach, romaine or leaf lettuce 1 apple, core removed 1 cup almond milk 2 Tbsp cacao powder (raw, if you can get it), or carob powder (if you prefer). 2 Tbsp raw hemp seeds or raw cashews, or 1/2 avocado 2 to 4 dried dates (pits removed; soaked in water for 30-60 mins to soften).

Put all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth.  Enjoy!

Optional Additions to Chocolate Decadence: 1.  Add 2 Tbsp natural almond or peanut butter for a “reese’s cup” version. 2.  Add 2 to 4 drops peppermint extract for a “peppermint patty” version. 3.  Add 1/2 cup cherries for a “chocolate covered cherries” version. 4.  Add 1 banana for a “chocolate covered banana” version.

Dawn Potter, AP, Dipl.OM

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Apple Pie Smoothie

Recipe (vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free).

If you’ve been enjoying apple season like I have, try this green smoothie that is a new twist on an old favorite….

Ain’t Your Grandma’s Apple Pie:

2 apples, cores removed 2 handfuls kale, spinach or other greens 1/4 cup raisins 1/8 cup almonds (about 6 to 8 almonds) 1 tsp hemp seeds or chia seeds 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp apple pie spice or sprinkle of cloves 1 cup water

Put all ingredients into a good blender and blend until smooth.  Add more water if it is too thick.

In Oriental Medicine, apples are said to benefit the stomach, spleen and lung.  They stimulate the appetite, relieve diarrhea, clear heat, and moistens the lung.

They are also medicinal for the liver and gall bladder, to help thin bile that is too sludgy, and to help soften cholesterol-based gall stones.

Apples contain calcium, potassium, iron, sodium, phosphorus, Vitamins A, C, and B1 and B2, niacin, fiber and flavones.

Enjoy!

Dawn Potter, AP, Dipl.OM

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