My Apple Pie Smoothie is hands down my favorite green smoothie. Cool and creamy. Rich and decadent. Dessert in a jar. I usually have this for breakfast once a week.
3 cubes ice
1 cup plant-based milk
1 medium green apple cored and cut into chunks
1 cup of kale or spinach
1 tbsp nut butter (I use almond or sunflower seed)
1 tsp flax seed
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 medjool dates
Blend in high speed blender until smooth. Enjoy.
Amaranth is an ancient grain rich in fiber, iron, protein and calcium. It can be prepared many ways but my favorite is for breakfast.
1 cup Amaranth
3 cups water
1 tsp Cinnamon
2 Medium Apples, peeled, cored and diced
¼ cup Pecans or Walnuts
Drizzle Maple Syrup
In a pot, combine seeds, water and ½ tsp cinnamon and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, until grains are fluffy and water is absorbed. While the seeds are cooking, prepare the apples. Saute apples in a pan with a splash of water. Add last ½ tsp cinnamon and cook until just fork tender. Add amaranth to bowl. Top with apples and nuts and drizzle on maple syrup.