beverage

Berry-licious shake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries 1 banana 1 orange, peeled water 1 tbsp ground flax seeds 1 tbsp flax seed oil 1/2 tsp maca powder (optional) 1 tbsp lecithin (optional) 1 tbsp raw honey or agave (optional) a few fresh mint leaves (optional) What you need to [...]

Warm spiced almond milk

Whole food recipes

Ingredients: 8 fl oz almond milk 1/2 tbsp honey pinch of cinnamon pinch of cardamom pinch of cloves pinch of nutmeg What you need to do: On a low to medium heat, heat up the milk in a saucer. Don’t let it boil. Pour in a mug and add honey and spices. Stir well and [...]

Shakeful of grateful

Whole food recipes

Last weekend was a pretty special one for me: I had the chance to hang out with a group of leaders from Young Life in the Former Soviet Union who were visiting the US for a few weeks. These guys are amazing. Their stories are beyond inspiring. When I spend time with them and listen [...]

Morning shake to get you going

Whole food recipes

Having a shake morning? I got it covered for ya! There are mornings when I don’t feel like eating solid food. I call them Shake Mornings. I throw whatever is in the fridge into my blender, push the button and ….voila! A glass full of liquid breakfast. I do have my tricks though because as [...]

Zen shake

Whole food recipes

Serves 2 6 fl. oz unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup frozen blueberries (great source of antioxidants) 1/2 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen) 1 tsp pure maple syrup 3 g matcha green tea powder (antioxidant super power) 4 hazelnuts 2 tbsp 100% whey powder concentrate 1 slice fresh pineapple Method: Blend to a desired consistency. Macronutrient [...]

Strength shake

Whole food recipes

Serves 2 1 orange 1 banana 4 tbsp 100% whey concentrate powder 6 fl. oz. low fat kefir (preferably with live probiotic cultures) 3 fl. oz. water Method: Blend everything until desired consistency. Macronutrient Ratio: Protein/Carb/Fat – 37%/54%/9%

Precision shake

Whole food recipes

Serves 1 1/2 cup cubed honeydew melon 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 1 tbsp ground flax seeds (excellent source of fiber and Omega-3) 2 tbsp 100% whey concentrate powder 1/2 banana Method: Mix in a blender to a desired consistency. Macronutrient Ratio: Protein/Carb/Fat – 24%/59%/17%

Endurance shake

Whole food recipes

Serves 1 1 item banana 3 tbsp hemp protein powder 2 fl. oz. Goji berry juice, unsweetened (super high in antioxidants) 4 walnuts 1/4 c. low fat kefir, plain (source of probiotics) Instructions: Blend together to desired consistency. Macronutrient Ratio: Protein/Carb/Fat – 17%/63%/20%