I get a lot of questions, often after my Weekly Nibbles posts, looking for the recipes for the smoothies I drink a few times a week. Every so often after a really good one, I’ll post a recipe- but the truth is, I don’t tend to use recipes! I just add what sounds good and drink ‘er on up.
But since I got a few requests, I decided it was about time I posted a couple of my recent favorites.
As you may notice, there has been a little bit of a theme going on with my morning smoothies lately: desserts. I often crave sweet breakfasts, and what I find is if I start the day with a delicious, healthy sweet smoothie made with natural sweeteners, I don’t have as many sweet cravings during the day! Try it, maybe it will work for you too 
These two smoothies have been on rotation once or twice a week for the last couple few weeks- I just can’t get enough! And packed with fruit, raw protein, healthy fats and super foods, I only feel like I’m indulging!
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Smoothie
Serves 1
2 tbsp raw cashews
1 banana, frozen
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 scoop sun warrior vanilla protein powder (or pp of choice)
pinch cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
pinch sea salt
stevia, to taste
1/4 cup almond milk
1/2 cup water, more as needed
2 tbsp rolled oats
2 tbsp raisins
1. Add all ingredients except for oats and raisins to smoothie. Blend well.
2. Add oats and raisins, pulsing a few times to chop slightly.
Enjoy with a spoon!
Green Almond Joy smoothie
Serves 1
1 banana, frozen
1 medjool date, soaked
2 tbsp raw almonds, or 1 tbsp almond meal/pulp
1 tbsp raw cacao powder
2 tbsp dried coconut
1/2 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 scoop sun warrior vanilla (or pp of choice)
1/2 tsp maca (optional)
1/2 tsp spirulina (optional)
pinch cinnamon
large handful spinach
1/4 cup almond milk
1/2 cup water, more as needed
1. Place all ingredients in a blender, blend well. Sprinkle a little extra coconut on top and enjoy!
Feel free to add your own favorite superfoods to the mix- the more the better! I also love mine with a sprinkle of granola- lately I’ve been enjoying some gifted to me from my friend Gillian- so tasty!
Do you like to start the day with a sweet or savoury breakfast? What is your favorite smoothie add-in?
xo
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Looks attractive and delicious! I want to have a try!
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Oatmeal raisin cookies are pretty much the best thing ever, so I would be all over that smoothie. Where did you find Sun warrior in Toronto? They had it at Noah’s for a while, but now they don’t…and it’s not at whole foods. I really don’t like Nutribiotic, but that is what I’ve been using lately because of lack of sun warrior!
Hey Haley- you can buy it at The Big Carrot dispensary! I believe Essence of Life in Kensington might have it too!
Yes- they have it at Essence of Life!
I also get it at Meghan’s- if you ever go to one of her classes. http://meghantelpner.com
I think I replied to Gillian’s comment below- Big Carrot, Essence of Life or Meghan Telpner’s shop
Definitely wrote both of these recipes down! Can’t wait to try them
So glad, let me know if you do!
wow im making that oatmeal cookie smoothie for breakfast tomorrow. and an almond joy smoothie. ya killin me! two fantastic smoothie choices missy!
They’re both good!! Let me know if you try one
Seriously- personal chef- hired. I love how you do little toppings on your smoothies! And you know me- I am also a dessert for breakfast type. Trying to go for healthier versions of my true favourites too (cookies, cake, yum!)
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