Coconut Ginger Smoothie

Coconut Ginger SmoothieI have a confession to make, I’m addicted to coconut shreds.

Those sweetened little flakes of goodness don’t last long in my kitchen. It seems every smoothie I make is a perfect candidate for their inclusion, and not just a tablespoon or two, but a good half cup. They add a little gritty, chewy, sweetness that I’ve come to love.

Coconut products are a staple in my smoothies, and diet. In case you aren’t aware of their myriad health benefits, or just need a quick refresher, allow me to highlight this superfood with the following bullet points:

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana SmoothieThe ultimate combination, chocolate and peanut butter, in a smoothie! I almost named this Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup smoothie, but that doesn’t sound too healthy.

In order to keep smoothie making fun and exciting I often try to recreate the taste of a dessert or treat. For example, my Mint Chocolate Chip smoothie tastes pretty similar to my favorite ice cream.

One of my favorite treats growing up were Reese’s peanut butter cups, which is the inspiration for this smoothie.

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Apple Blueberry Beet Greens Smoothie

Apple Blueberry Beet Greens SmoothieIf you haven’t figured out how to make good use of your excess beet greens, or are looking for a new green to work into the rotation, this smoothie is for you.

For the longest time I made green smoothies with only spinach and kale, but that got boring. Then I started using other greens such as Swiss chard, dandelion greens, lettuce, arugula, and beet greens. The result, a healthier me and my smoothie fun-o-meter going bonkers :)

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Minty Spinach Green Smoothie

Minty Spinach Green SmoothieTake your green smoothies to the “minty side” with a little fresh or dried mint. It enhances the flavor and imparts some nice health benefits.

Earlier this summer I harvested a boatload of three varieties of mint: Moroccan, apple, and water. I used a little bit of the fresh herb in smoothies and teas, but dried out the bulk of it. Now I have three little mason jars with each variety of mint to dip into whenever I make a smoothie.

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Peach Strawberry Smoothie

Peach Strawberry SmoothieYou can’t beat a fresh juicy peach on a hot summer day, but you can come close with this delightful smoothie.

It’s easy to whip up for breakfast, a snack, or as a healthy dessert. And this is sure to be a favorite with kids, especially the picky ones.

Before I get to the recipe let’s take a quick look at a few of the health benefits attributed to the ingredients in this smoothie.

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The Beautiful Skin Smoothie

The Beautiful Skin SmoothieOne of the many benefits people experience when consuming healthy smoothies on a regular basis is clear, supple, glowing skin.

The secret to beautiful skin is how healthy you are on the inside, not what you apply externally. Although external lotions, creams, salves, and such that aren’t full of toxic tagalongs can be very helpful to your skin.

Your skin really is a reflection of how healthy you are on the inside. If your major organs are functioning properly, your blood is clean, your digestion is good, and your body’s natural detoxification channels are working correctly, most likely you have beautiful skin.

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