Golden Orange Goji Smoothie
Thanks to Green Blender for helping us get more healthful sweet potatoes into our diet in the most delicious way!
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8 oz.
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Ingredients
- 4 oz. organic sweet potato, scrubbed (1 small) If not using organic, peel first
- 4 oz. pineapple
- 1 orange, peeled
- 1 Tbs. goji berries (optional) if desired, substitute another superfood for the goji berries and hemp seed
- 1 Tbs. hemp seed (optional)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ice
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Instructions
- Chop sweet potato and pineapple into pieces if needed for your blender. Add the rest and blend until smooth. If your blender is not high-powered, you might want to microwave or steam the sweet potato for a few minutes first to soften it . Courtesy of Green Blender.
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Plantain and Black Bean Breakfast Burrito
This is a sweet and spicy burrito that will get you up and ready to take on the day!
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 25 minutes |
| Servings |
burritos
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Ingredients
- 2 ripe plantains
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 lime (will use juice)
- 1 can black beans
- 1/2 cup mango salsa
- 4 flour tortillas I like to warm mine in the over before serving
- Optional: salt
- Optional: fresh mango
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Instructions
- Peel plantains and slice into ~1/2 inch slices.
- Add plantains, water, and juice from one lime into a small saucepan. Bring to boil, then cover and simmer until soft (15-20 minutes).
- When soft mash with a fork and season with salt if desired.
- Add beans and salsa to a small saucepan and bring to medium-low heat stirring occasionally for 3 minutes.
- Place a quarter of plantains and beans and salsa onto each warmed tortilla.
- Fold in the sides and roll up!
- Optional: I like to serve with a lime wedge and fresh mango.
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Tomato Pineapple Refresher
A tropical salad in a glass, this veggie-full recipe from the smoothie delivery company Green Blender, is a refreshing drink especially nice for an afternoon snack or even a liquid lunch.
| Prep Time | 5 |
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounce baby spinach
- 2 1/2 ounce grape tomatoes
- 4 ounce pineapple
- 5 ounce mini cucumber
- 1/2 to 1 lime, juiced
- 1 Tbs. flaxseed
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ice
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Instructions
- Blend all ingredients. If your blender is not very powerful, blend the spinach with water before adding other ingredients.
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