{"id":3108,"date":"2014-01-05T21:55:40","date_gmt":"2014-01-05T13:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.foodfourthought.com.au\/blog\/?p=3108"},"modified":"2017-02-14T15:37:27","modified_gmt":"2017-02-14T07:37:27","slug":"paleo-smoothies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.foodfourthought.com.au\/blog\/paleo-smoothies\/","title":{"rendered":"(paleo\/raw) Trio of\u00a0smoothies"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The start of a new year seems to be the time that many of us make resolutions to change something in our life for the better.\u00a0 While I’m not one to do so because I feel like I am setting myself up to fail, it is a time that I reflect on my achievements and challenges.<\/p>\n

Last year bought about some minor health challenges for me that saw me changing my diet and having a new eating plan.\u00a0 I’ve been sugar free for quite a while now and at times I might try something that has sugar in it, generally I steer well clear.\u00a0 It has been interesting to see how my body has reacted to the dietary changes.\u00a0 As to be expected everything tastes much sweeter than ever before and to be honest I don’t like things that are sweetened with “white” sugar.<\/p>\n

I’ve always been one for testing things on myself just to see what happens, at least when it comes to food and exercise.\u00a0 I’ve tried many different lifestyles including Ayurvedic principles, vegetarianism (for a long time), gluten-free and dairy-free.\u00a0 Recently I’ve been reading about (and dabbling in) the Paleo lifestyle.\u00a0 What an interesting concept, especially for an ex-vegetarian :).<\/p>\n

So part of the reason I developed these recipes was because they fitted the plan and also because I needed to feel “healthy” after the Christmas indulgences.\u00a0 So if you want some New Year zeal then try these.<\/p>\n

trio of\u00a0paleo smoothies\u00a0\u2013 mango and\u00a0coconut, (yummy) green smoothie, chocana almond, (recipes\u00a0created by Fiona at Food 4 Thought).<\/span><\/p>\n

mango and coconut\u00a0\u2013 makes approximately 1 \u00bd cups<\/span>
\nIngredients<\/span>
\n200g fresh mango flesh\u00a0(cut into\u00a0cubes)
\n100g coconut milk (slightly chilled)
\n50g ice cubes
\n100g almond milk (see tips for nut free options)<\/p>\n

Preparation<\/span>
\nPlace all ingredients into TM bowl and mix\u00a0for\u00a01 minute <\/strong>on speed 10.\u00a0 <\/strong>Scrape\u00a0around\u00a0sides of bowl,\u00a0and pour into glass.<\/p>\n

Serve\u00a0immediately.<\/p>\n

My tips:<\/span> *If you don’t want to use coconut milk, you can just add more almond milk.\u00a0 If you prefer a nut free option you could\u00a0substitute coconut water or just chilled water.<\/p>\n

taste: 6.5\/10<\/strong> From G and 8.5\/10 <\/strong>from me.\u00a0 This had an intense mango flavour.\u00a0 I liked this chilled a little after making it.<\/p>\n

“green” smoothie – makes approximately\u00a01 \u00bd cups <\/span>
\n<\/em>Ingredients<\/span>
\n<\/em>50g celery, chopped into 3cm pieces
\n50g spinach, washed and dried
\n150g nectarine or peach flesh\u00a0(approx. 3 – 4 small nectarines and 2 – 3 peaches with stone removed)
\n50g ice cubes
\n100g chilled water
\n10g raw honey
\nsqueeze lemon juice (approx. 2 teaspoon)<\/p>\n

Preparation<\/span>
\nPlace all ingredients into TM bowl and mix\u00a0for\u00a01 minute <\/strong>on speed 10.\u00a0 <\/strong>Scrape\u00a0around\u00a0sides of bowl,\u00a0and pour into glass.<\/p>\n

Serve\u00a0immediately.<\/p>\n

My tips:<\/span> *You can use whatever “greens” you prefer.\u00a0 Try cucumber, a little mint and even some basil or coriander.\u00a0 *If you like it a little thinner in texture add a little bit more water.\u00a0 *Chill this before you drink it, it makes it much nicer and taste a little\u00a0less “green”.<\/p>\n

taste: 9\/10<\/strong> From G for healthiness and as a choice of drink 5\/10<\/strong>\u00a0and 8\/10 <\/strong>from me.\u00a0 Given that I’m not into “green” smoothies at all, I thought this was really good \":)\" .<\/p>\n

chocana almond\u2013 makes approximately\u00a01 \u00bd cups<\/span>
\nIngredients<\/span>
\n1\u00a0frozen banana (approx. 120g)
\n150g almond milk
\n2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
\n1 teaspoon raw cacao or cocoa powder
\nsmall handful of spinach (optional)<\/p>\n

Preparation<\/span>
\nPlace all ingredients into TM bowl and mix\u00a0for\u00a01 \u00bd minute <\/strong>on speed 10.\u00a0 <\/strong>Scrape\u00a0around\u00a0sides of bowl,\u00a0and pour into glass.<\/p>\n

Serve\u00a0immediately.<\/p>\n

My tips:<\/span> *You could make this nut free by adding your favourite milk, however some options may not be paleo.\u00a0 *I would suggest a mixture of coconut milk and coconut water as a great paleo nut free option.<\/p>\n

taste: 9\/10<\/strong> From G and 9\/10 <\/strong>from me.\u00a0\u00a0We both\u00a0love this shake.\u00a0 Quick, easy and delicious!\u00a0 The end.<\/p>\n

My overall tips:<\/span> *For nutritional reasons, smoothies are always best consumed soon after they are made.\u00a0 However, if time dictates, you could make these and store them for use in the morning. \u00a0*Make these for breakfast to give you a morning full of energy or as a healthy\u00a0snack.<\/p>\n

e<\/strong>ase: 9.5\/10.\u00a0 <\/strong>Healthy is easy.
\nprep time:\u00a015 minutes<\/strong>.\u00a0 <\/strong>For all three.
\ncooking time:\u00a00 minutes\u00a0<\/strong>
\ntotal:\u00a015 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

taste: 7.4\/10<\/strong>\u00a0 (on average) From G and 8.5\/10\u00a0<\/strong>from me.\u00a0 A great healthy start to the day.<\/p>\n

would I make it again:\u00a0 Yes, yes and yes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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