Little ones will love these frozen summer Red White and Blue Popsicle treats. Use coconut yogurt, fresh fruit, and natural non-sucrose sweeteners to make them happy without making them wild with the sugar crazies! – Veronica
Combine coconut yogurt, milk, lime juice and sweetener (optional) in a bowl with a spout, so it’s easy to pour, and mix well. Drop two blueberries and two raspberries at the very bottom of each popsicle mold. Fill the popsicles half-way with the coconut yogurt mixture. Add 2 more blueberries and raspberries in the middle. Fill almost to the top and again, add 2 of each fruit. Place the top cover over the popsicle mold. Carefully place the sticks in the center hole of the mold – more than halfway the popsicle, but not all the way to the top. Also remember to leave enough room at the end of the stick for someone to hold in their hand. Place in the freezer for 5 hours or overnight. When removing, allow the popsicles to sit out for 10 minutes and slowly remove by gently wiggling them side-to-side.
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Ginger Apple Berry Smoothie
This ginger apple berry smoothie not only tastes great but is loaded with antioxidants to fight free radicals and reduce inflammation.Â
Antioxidants are substances that may prevent cell damage. Berries are great natural sources of antioxidants.
Enjoy this popular smoothie in the morning after your 16 oz. of Organic Green Drink.
TOTAL 10 minutes
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Serving Size: 1 Person
Ingredients
- ½ Fuji apple
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- 2 small pieces organic red chard
- 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced (I use a garlic presser)
- 1 cup ice
- Âľ cup almond milk
- Optional: 1 serving of vegan protein powder (hemp, pea, or brown rice)
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend 1-2 minutes until smooth. Add ¼ cup filtered water if necessary. Bon Appétit!
Super Antioxidant Smoothie
Antioxidants are substances that may prevent cell damage. Berries, kale, and beets are great natural sources of antioxidants. Enjoy ihis super antioxidant smoothie in the morning after your 16 oz. of Organic Green Drink.
TOTAL 10 minutes
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Serving Size: 1 Person
Ingredients
- ½ cup organic blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup organic raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- ÂĽ cup pomegranate seeds
- ÂĽ cup diced organic red beet, raw
- 2 pieces of organic green kale
- ½ cup ice
- ½ cup coconut water
- 1 serving of Chef V Ultra Shake protein powder or Powder of your choice
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend 1-2 minutes until smooth. Add ¼ cup filtered water if necessary. Bon Appétit!
Easy Cereal with Chef V’s Nut Milk
Chef V’s Tip: My Raw Nut Milk is easy to make and so versatile; I use it throughout my cookbook. Or, an ice-cold glass of it is refreshing on a hot summer day.
Ingredients
CHEF V’S RAW NUT MILK
- 3 cups raw almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, or macadamia nuts
- 3 cups filtered water
CEREAL
- 1/2 cup Chef V’s Raw Nut Milk or coconut milk
- 1/4 cup crushed raw almonds
- 1/4 cup crushed raw walnuts
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
Directions
To make the nut milk, process 3 cups of raw nuts and 3 cups of filtered water in a Vitamix until liquified. Strain through a cheesecloth into a mason jar and seal. Will keep for up to 3-5 days refrigerated.
To make the cereal, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and serve.
Variety – Recipes for Green Drink, Ultra Shake, & Detox Soups
I created the recipes (links to PDFs below) for people that might be on a seven day cleanse or might have been on the green drink for a long time and just need a little variety to mix it up. Here are easy do it yourself variations for my Green Drink, Ultra Shake, and Detox Soup.
Berry Blast
Chef V’s Tip: want to get more calcium into your diet? Look no further! My Berry Blast is chock full of calcium from sources you may not know – almonds (from my raw almond milk), chia seeds, and flaxseeds. Calcium is essential for a healthy heart, bones, blood, and more.
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Serving Size: 1 person
Ingredients
1 cup Chef V’s Raw Almond Milk or coconut milk
1/2 Fuji apple, cored and seeded
1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 teaspoon raw chia seeds
1 teaspoon raw flax seeds
1 cup ice
1 tablespoon vegan protein powder, optional
Directions
Process all ingredients in a Vitamix for 1 to 2 minutes, or until smooth. Will keep for up to 3 days refrigerated.