Smoothies

Fall Flavors Smoothie

8 oz. pure water
4 ice cubes
1 whole unpeeled, cored apple
1 whole unpeeled, cored pear
hand full of seedless grapes
1 T ground flaxseed
1 T freshly ground almond butter
1/4 t ground cinnamon
1 t Silver Shield
1 pkg. vanilla meal replacement shake mix

Whirl together everything except the cinnamon and shake mix. Once everything is homogenized, add the dry ingredients while the blender is still going. This keeps the powder from adhering to the blender sides, enabling it to mix in well.

Variation: Replace pear and grapes with 3-4 T cooked pumpkin, add 1/4 tsp. cloves
Both these shakes are high in fiber, protein, and a host of vitamins. They have great "staying power" and provide you with two of your fruit servings for the day!

Berry Blast Smoothie

8 oz pure water
3 ice cubes
6-8 fresh or frozen whole, unsweetened strawberries
1/4-1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries
1/4-1/2 cup frozen sweet dark cherries
1 "jigger" Thai Go (Acai berry drink by Nature's Sunshine)
1 T ground flaxseed
1/4 t vanilla extract or vanilla flavoring
1 t Silver Shield
1 pkg. vanilla or chocolate meal replacement shake mix

Whirl together everything except the shake mix. Once everything is homogenized, add the dry ingredients while the blender is still going. This keeps the powder from adhering to the blender sides, enabling it to mix in well. (This is the "anti-oxidant" smoothie!)

Chocolate Covered Bananas Smoothie

8 oz. pure water
4 ice cubes
1 whole banana
1 T ground flaxseed
1 T freshly ground almond butter
1 t Silver Shield
1 pkg. chocolate flavored meal replacement shake mix

Whirl together everything except the shake mix. Once everything is homogenized, add the dry ingredients while the blender is still going. This keeps the powder from adhering to the blender sides, enabling it to mix in well.

Taste of the Tropics Smoothie

8 oz. pure water
4-5 chunks frozen pineapple*
4-5 chunks frozen mango*
4-5 chunks frozen papaya*
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1/2 banana
1 T fresh almond butter
1 T ground flaxseed
1 t Silver Shield
1 pkg. vanilla flavored meal replacement shake mix

Whirl together everything except the shake mix. Once everything is homogenized, add the dry ingredients while the blender is still going. This keeps the powder from adhering to the blender sides, enabling it to mix in well. (*If you use fresh fruit in this recipe instead of frozen, add some ice to it to give it a chill and thicker texture.)