blueberry coconut parfait with fresh organic blueberries, coconut yogurt, & cacao

you won’t regret making this 2 minute treat!

how to:

1 c raw organic coconut butter
1/2 c fresh or frozen organic blueberries
1/2 c purified water
6 drops of organic vanilla stevia (to taste)
pinch of sea salt + vanilla bean powder

optional add-ins: adaptogens, mushrooms, collagen, cardamom.


•blend all ingredients until very smooth (i used my blendtec twister top). transfer to 4 small cups, top with fresh berries + organic coconut yogurt + raw cacao nibs & chill before eating or freeze for a healthy ice cream alternative.

thickkkk mint chip smoothie

always hits the spot on a hot day.

1/4 c raw activated brazil nuts or cashews (soaked to keep it extra creamy)
handful of fresh mint leaves
2 handfuls of organic spinach
2 scoops vanilla coconut collagen creamer
pinch of sea salt
few drops of peppermint essential oil (to make it extra fresh!)
1 t maca
1 T mesquite
1/2 frozen banana (or 1/2 avocado + stevia if you don’t like banana)
handful of ice
splash of water to blend

-blend on high until super creamy & thick, then pulse in a small handful of cacao nibs. i topped with more raw cacao beans + vanilla bean coconut yogurt & ate with a spoon.

nightshade-free gazpacho

almost every night at dinner on our recent boat trip to croatia they served some sort of cold soup and it has got me craving some savory, salty soup! + chilled is the way to go in 116f az weather. such an easy & quick way to get in so many veggies & essential summer nutrients!

1 serving:
1/2 avocado
2 large handfuls dark leafy greens
1 whole large cucumber
juice of one lemon
1 c organic homemade bone broth
1 T organic evoo or ev avocado oil
handful of fresh cilantro, basil, & mint
pinch of black pepper

-blend until smooth in a high speed blender.
-i topped it off with wild caught salmon, flax crackers, & a drizzle of coconut aminos.

black sesame goji mylk

a little late night heaven...

seed cycling for my body’s cycle. black sesame is so dense with nutrients, and i loooove the taste with just about anything.

no straining needed for this sweet treat!

2 T organic raw black tahini
2 T soaked dried organic goji berries
11/2c filtered water
1 T tocos
pinch of sea salt + cardamom
1/4 t ashwagandha (calming. hormone nourishing)
1/2 t reishi mushroom powder (chill out + deep sleep!)

-blend on high until very smooth. drink warm or chilled.

macadamia mint chip green milkshake

creamy + fresh. simple + nutritious.
a staple here in these hot months!

add to your blender:
1/2 c full fat coconut milk
1/4 c raw macadamia nuts
2 scoops vanilla collagen protein
1/4 t vanilla bean powder
1/2 t ashwagandha (or any of your favorite adaptogens! i like to switch it up daily)
handful of fresh mint leaves
10 drops peppermint essential oil
1 c packed dark leafy greens
1/2 c ice
-blend until smooth & creamy, then pulse in 2 T raw cacao nibs or chopped cacao paste, if chocolate is your thing (:
serves 2. 

golden goji moon milkshake

this THICK & creamy dream is seriously giving us life today.

make it:

1 c homemade nut milk

1/4 c @thecoconutcult coconut yogurt

2 T coconut butter

2 T dried goji berries

2 T tocos

2 T vanilla collagen coconut creamer

2 t mesquite powder

1 t turmeric

1/2 t ashwagandha (optional)

1/4 t pearl powder (optional)

pinch of black pepper

pinch of vanilla bean powder

pinch of sea salt

handful of ice

-blend until smooth.

low in sugar, high in protein + brain fueling fats & packed full of whole body healing foods to help you THRIVE.

food is medicine friends.

pineapple ginger lemonade

fresh, good for the gut, cooling on a hot summer day. this is a new fav to sip on by the pool!

11/2 c pineapple chunks
3 c filtered water
1/3 c fresh lemon juice
2" chunk fresh ginger, peeled
stevia or raw honey to taste

-add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until very smooth. chill before serving, serve over ice!

blue coconut smoothie

blue majik is truly magic. if you haven't tried it yet, i recommend getting some! it makes any and all foods beautiful! this smoothie was quick, easy, fresh, and delicious. 

coconut flesh and water from 2 young Thai coconuts
1 c ice
2 T raw cashew butter
2 T plain collagen protein (optional)
pinch of vanilla bean powder
pinch of sea salt
stevia or raw honey to taste

-blend. pour half into a glass and add 1 t blue majik powder (you can buy it online) to the rest. stir to combine and pour into glass. drink immediately.

hot or iced white chocolate macadamia nut "latte"

my husband and i have "tea time" every morning before he leaves to work. it is our minute and i love it so much. we pray, express gratitude, and enjoy a nice hot (or chilled) cup of superfood tea to start off the day perfectly. last night i soaked some macadamia nuts because i had this "white chocolate macadamia" flavor on my mind.... so this morning i blended up something rather delightful.

1/4 c raw Mac nuts soaked overnight & drained
1/2 c water (option to use tea or coffee of choice instead)
1/2 c coconut milk
1/2 t vanilla bean powder
pinch of sea salt + nutmeg
2 T raw honey or stevia to taste
2 T raw cacao butter, chopped

-add everything to a high speed blender and blend several times until very smooth. if you like it hot, run it through the blender and extra time to gently heat it up, or add ice for a chilled summer treat.

note: i also added in one of my favorite brain-boosting medicinal mushroom powders for a little extra oomph this morning...get creative!

mocha pumpkin superfood frappe!

all things pumpkin are on my mind at this time of year! and since it is still 80 degrees here in LB, I'm not quite in the mood for my usual super herb pumpkin hot chocolate- so i made a smoothie version to get in that pumpkin spirit!

i include a few of my new favorite superfood mixes from longevity warehouse that i have been absolutely loving lately! if you wish to try them, i highly recommend it! or, you can add your favorite mixes/superfoods that you have on hand at home! to purchase these products &/or read of their amazing benefits, you can go here.

the first one i added 1 scoop of, and contains the following: *Raw Lucuma Powder, Rice Bran Solubles, *Inulin Powder (FOS), *Raw Cacao Powder, *6-Mushroom Blend Extract Powder, *Raw Maca Powder, Himalayan Salt, *Raw Baobab Powder, *Vanilla Flavor Powder, *Proprietary Vegetable Blend (*Broccoli, *Broccoli Sprouts, *Tomato, *Carrot, *Spinach, *Kale), *Turmeric Extract Powder, *Stevia Extract Powder *Indicates Organic

the second one is similar, but a bit more protein: "Immortal Machine is a powerful combination of pure Superfoods and medicinal herbs designed to support peak performance in fighters, athletes, dancers, weekend warriors, and anyone seeking to intensify their positive output. Not only is Immortal Machine good for you, but the taste is out of this world. No other nutrition drink tastes this good!" Ingredients: Organic Non-GMO Hemp Protein Powder, Organic Arriba Criollo Cacao Powder, Organic Lucuma, Organic Ashwaganda, Wildharvested Shilajit, Organic Maca, Organic Mucuna, Organic White Kidney Bean Extract, Organic Amla, Himalayan Sea Salt, Organic Stevia Extract

i added 1 scoop of this also, along with 1/2 c organic pumpkin puree, 2 t pumpkin pie spice, 1 c coconut milk, 1/2 c coconut water, 1/2 c bone broth (sub with cold pressed longevity coffee if you need an extra boost!), 2 T raw hemp seeds, 2 T chia seeds, optional: 1/2 banana + 1 T cacao nibs on top

-blend until smooth, top with coconut cream + cacao nibs & drink chilled!

my daily smoothie routine as of late

i get asked a lot about my favorite supplements & smoothie add-ins. so for those interested in some great super duper foods, here you go!

i am big on smoothies-especially in the warmer months (which, since I've moved to california is all the time!) so my body has been asking for smoothies like crazy lately. i am not a fan of those high in sugar-even if it is just from fruit. i like to make my own smoothies so i can keep the nutrients high and the sugars low. i don't use every single one of these ingredients every single day, but most of them will be added to my daily smoothie(s) at some point. i will give you small descriptions and benefits of my favorites, but find what speaks to you and do some research!

FIRST and foremost- i add a biiig handful (or two) of fresh, dark leafy greens to the blender (i try to switch it up, usually spinach, kale, beet greens, chard, etc...)

then, i add my liquid, which i also like to switch up. i like to add 1/4 c pure aloe vera juice (brightens the skin, aids in digestion, etc..), i'll also add a homemade nut mylk here & there, maybe some beet kvass, kombucha, green tea, MCT oil, or just plain purified water!

PROTEIN. this is important. i am really digging David Wolfe's longevity superfood protein powders, or Dr. Axe's unflavored collagen protein powder at the moment. i usually switch off between the two regularly. 

for flavor, i enjoy adding 1/2 c or so of frozen (or fresh) wild organic blueberries, or mixed berries. sometimes i'll add 1/2 a banana, or switch it up and add fresh peaches, figs-anything that's in season-but try to keep it to a minimum. i do looove to add 1/4-1/2 ripe avocado-it makes the texture amazing! plus, good fats kids. 

green powders: i discovered that Green Smoothie Girls chocolate greens powder can make even the most disgusting shake taste amazing, and it has some pretty great added nutrients inside. i also like to add her tri-omega powder here & there. i usually add a dropper full of marine phytoplankton (i'll let you do the research on that one-so much goodness!). another favorite greens powder of mine is vitamineral greens from Healthforce Nutritionals, also their macaforce powder is pretty great-for those that know all the magical properties of maca! one of my favorite superfoods. always the option to add organic coffee, matcha or green tea powders for some ENERGY.

SHROOMS! you all know i love 'shrooms. if you don't know why, check out this post. i always always add a mushroom powder or extract to my smoothies. cordyceps (awesome for energy, recovery, and endurance), reishi (immunity & longevity), turkey tail, chaga, there are so many goods! check out David Wolfe's mushroom products here-he carries some good combinations & varieties. oh, and if you really want some good love for your skin, gut, and overall beauty and health, check out Moon Juice Shop products-they make some awesome stuff that i add frequently to my drinks. when i can afford it, that is...ha!

for a happy belly i add some good fibers, sometimes a probiotic or two, i really love Apex Energetics repairvite powder & add it daily. i'll also throw in psyllium, chia or flax for some great fiber love.

FATS. eat. your. fats. i love adding great energizing fats to my smoothies! they always come in different forms and i like to switch it up. my absolute favorite is raw organic coconut BUTTER; it tastes like heaven and is great for you. i'll sometimes throw in some activated almond or tahini butter, raw hemp seeds (a must), or cacao paste (which i usually add a few chunks to the top to crunch on-yum!). 

for toppers, like i said, raw cacao usually, cause...chocolate. i almost always add a tablespoon or so of local bee pollen cause it's great for me and i loooooove the taste. then i'll add about a dropper full of vitamin D3. i like this brand-make sure you slurp it up on the top! sometimes i will add a sprinkle of activated buckwheat or hemp seed to the top also-for good measure. 

whew!  i know that sounds like a lot of info- but just try one new product that speaks to your body and see how you feel! just because i am thriving on these products right now, doesn't mean i will forever and doesn't at all mean everyone else will, but once you have a good variety of super duper magic to make an awesome morning green smoothie of love, it really is easy & fast to throw together! 

a green smoothie a day really just may keep the doctor away-actually, i don't remember the last time i went to the doctor for sick reasons! your body is strong and your food is its fuel-feed yourself well and your body will know what to do!

have a happy, vibrant day!

fresh ginger-peach cashew mylk + strawberry sesame rose mylk

MYLK I LOVE IT. i will leave it there. these seasonal dranks/smoothies are perfect and i think you will enjoy them! use frozen fruit if needed, and as always there is the option to load them up with some greens!

magical peach heaven:

4 c RO or spring water
2 local peaches, pitted
3/4 c soaked raw cashews
1" chunk peeled ginger
2 t cinnamon
1/2 t turmeric
1/2 t pink salt
stevia or raw local honey to taste

-add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend on high for 2 minutes to get it very smooth. chill in fridge and drankkkkk.

strawberry-sesame-rose love potion:

2 c organic strawberries
2/3 c activated sesame seeds (soaked)
4 c RO or spring water
6 drops rose essential oil
1 T msm (optional)
pinch of pink salt
pinch of vanilla bean powder
stevia to taste

-add everything to a high speed blender and run 2 minutes on high to get it very smooth. chill in fridge. love on this stuff daily...mm!

protein-packed//sugar-free double chocolate chunk avocado ice cream

simple, healthy & perfect for a pre/post workout. zero sugar. all the good fats & proteins and vitamins and minerals and antioxidants.. you get it. 

oh, and alllll the good taste. 

easy to whip up in a few minutes: 

2 semi-ripe avocados

1 c full fat coconut milk

1/4 c coconut butter

1/2 c cacao powder

2 T greens powder (optional. but nutrients, guys)

3 T unflavored collagen protein 

1 T chia seeds (optional)

2 t vanilla extract

stevia to taste 

-blend all ingredients until smooth. process in an ice cream maker to freeze, adding in cacao nibs or chopped cacao paste the last few minutes of freezing. (if you don't have an ice cream maker, get your crap together & buy one. ha! or, put mixture in a dish & set in freezer, stirring every 30 minutes until frozen). alternatively enjoy as pudding. 

-serves 6 people. or yourself, 6 times... or maybe more like 3 times.

cantaloupe-basil granita // coconut whip

...or for the unofficial cook like myself, this is simply a fancy snowie. the kids and adult guests will dig it.

this dessert is rather easy to make and tastes light & lovely. it can be made with any natural sugar & fresh fruit of your choice! 

coconut whip:

3/4 c firm coconut cream (from the top of a can of full fat coconut milk set in the fridge overnight, or make your own)

1/2 t vanilla extract or a pinch of vanilla bean powder

2-3 T sweetener of choice (I prefer raw honey or a few drops of stevia until it is barely sweet)

1 T melted coconut butter*

-add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and use an electric hand whisk to whip up until light and fluffy. set in fridge for 10 minutes before serving. 

granita:

1 large cantaloupe, cubed

10 leaves fresh basil

juice of 2 limes

2/3 c coconut sugar, raw honey, pure maple etc... 

-roughly chop basil leaves. add to a sauce pan the lime juice & sweetener + 1 T water. bring to a simmer while stirring until sugar is dissolved (about 2 minutes). remove from heat & stir in basil leaves. cover & steep for 20 minutes. once finished, strain out the leaves & add 1/2 of the cantaloupe to your blender along with the infused syrup. pulse a few times and then purée mixture completely. add in the rest of the melon & purée. pour mixture into a 9x13" glass dish, cover with plastic wrap and set in freezer for 1&1/2 hrs. check the granita, when it starts to freeze around the edges, stir with a fork. repeating this process every 45 or so minutes until it all turns icy. 

-sugar the rims of 8 small glasses by running a lemon, cut in half along the edge and dunking the rim of the glass in fine sugar (I used lakanto here, coconut works too!). spoon granita into each glass, top with a dollop of coconut whip & serve immediately. 

spirulina 'nice cream' protein bowl

• black tahini chocolate magic shell. 
• activated buckwheat. 
• bee pollen 
• fresh raspberries

spirulina is a blue-green algae that grows in freshwater lakes throughout the world. it's a hardcore superfood with a full-spectrum of easily absorbable nutrients. it is 60-70% protein making it the most potent source of protein on this earth. aside from that, its other nutritional qualities include high levels of chlorophyll, vitamin A, iron, beneficial fatty acids, and is shown to help protect against kidney failure. it is a whole food source and an excellent alternative to protein powders. 

black sesame is used in traditional Chinese medicine to nourish & fortify the liver & kidney. said to help blurred vision, tinnitus, premature greying and dizziness. tahini contains more calcium than cows milk. 

pure collagen protein is easily digestible and amazing for gut problems as it heals things such as leaky gut. it is unflavored and can be added to anything. be sure to get a grass-fed & natural brand like this one. 

most of us already know what raw cacao is & the benefits... the food of the Gods! 

nice cream:

3 peeled, frozen bananas 

1 t spirulina 

2 T collagen protein 

2 T nut mylk 

-add all ingredients to a high-speed blender & blend until smooth & creamy. pour into a bowl & set in freezer while you make the chocolate. 

black tahini cacao magic shell:

2 t raw black tahini 

2 T cacao paste

1-2 t raw honey 

1 t coconut oil

-slowly melt all ingredients over low heat & whisk well. drizzle over nice cream & top with activated buckwheat, raw pistachios, local bee pollen & fresh raspberries!

chocolate peanut butter breakfast milkshake

super rich & nutrient dense with healthy proteins and fats, this makes up the perfect nutritional breakfast or pre/post workout.

in this recipe I use raw wild jungle peanut butter. peanuts are one of the most highly processed & pesticide-heavy crops. most are completely genetically modified and have no nutrient properties. it's rare to find even raw peanut butter. when they roast the peanuts & the oils, they become rancid and hydrogenated. on top of the peanuts themselves not being totally healthy for us, most companies add some other sort of hydrogenated oil to the butter, then a form of cane sugar or HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) and then load it with salt-and not necessarily the good kind! so hopefully you see how spending the little extra on raw wild jungle peanut butter is important to me. you also have the option to buy just the raw jungle peanuts and grind them yourself. now for this tasty treat...

serves 2

ingredients:

2 frozen bananas

1/4 c young Thai coconut meat (fresh from the coconut or frozen works great!)

1/2 small avocado 

2 T raw cacao powder

2 T carob powder (or more cacao)

3 T raw jungle peanut butter 

1 T liquid sweetener (a few of my favorites are coconut nectar, raw honey, pure maple syrup or organic brown rice syrup. you also have the option to omit this)

1 T mesquite powder

1/2 T maca powder

2 T unflavored collagen protein (I like this brand)

1/4 t high quality sea salt 

-add all ingredients to your blender and whiz up until smooth & creamy. should be frozen still. eat right away topped with raw (in this case grain-free) chocolate granola, cacao paste chunks & hemp seeds. store in freezer.