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yields 5 cups
yields 4 cups
yields 4 cups
juices & smoothies er. 2. If desired, add fresh orange cubes before serving. 1. Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. 2. Blend until smooth. 1. Place all the ingredients into a blender. Add water just to cov- speed and increase the speed gradually. Blend until smooth. Place all the ingredients into a blender. Start blending at low to taste (see recipe note on p. 35) or orange juice overnight pitted cherries 1 orange, cu

BASIC NUT MILK yields 5 cups

If you are lactose intolerant, nut milks are a great alternative source of calcium. They also
make a fulfilling and satisfying snack. Try these delicious versions with your favorite cookies.
When making nut milk, be sure to save the pulp. Dry the pulp in a dehydrator or oven set
to 150˚–170˚ F for several hours and store in an airtight container for future use in breads,
crackers, pie crusts, or anywhere almond or any other nut meal is needed.
yields 4 cups 2 cups raw nuts or seeds 1. Strain and discard the soak water in which the nuts or seeds
(such as almonds or brazil nuts, have been soaked. In a blender, puree the nuts or seeds with
STRAWBERRY-ALMOND or pumpkin, sesame, or hemp the pure water.
SMOOTHIE seeds), soaked in water for 2. Strain the milk with a cheesecloth, nut milk bag, or fine strain-
12 hours er. The milk will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
½ avocado 5 cups purified water
¾ cup almonds, soaked overnight
½ small beet
Dash of stevia or 1–2 teaspoons
Sugarless, to taste (see recipe note SESAME STRAWBERRY SHAKE yields 2½ cups
on p. 35) 1 cup water Blend all the ingredients for 3–4 minutes until smooth.
½ ripe mango 2 tablespoons sesame butter
1 cup almond milk (tahini)
16 ounces frozen strawberries 2 tablespoons raw honey
or cranberries
1 cup ice cubes
1. In a blender, puree the avocado, 2 drops almond extract
almonds, beet, sweetener, man- 10 frozen strawberries
go, and ½ cup of the almond milk
at low speed.
2. Gradually add the rest of the al- yields 4 cups
mond milk while blending. PINA COLADA
3. Add the strawberries or cranber- ¼ pineapple Combine all the ingredients and blend on high speed for 1 min-
ries and increase the speed. Blend 1 ripe banana, sliced ute. Serve chilled.
until the desired texture is ob- 1 cup coconut milk or
tained. other milk substitute
½ cup coconut flakes
2 drops coconut extract (optional)

Strawberry-Almond Smoothie
40 HEALTHY EVER AFTER hours. ing the consistency; to add flavor, use juice. RECIPE NOTE To save on calories, choose water for dilut- the desired texture is reached. Begin blending at low speed. except the water or juice into a blender or smoothie machine. 1. Place the cubed fruits in the freezer and freeze for at least 2 1. Place all the ingredients of your desired cranberry smoothie unpeeled and cubed (see recipe note) 8 hours, or ¼ c

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yields 5–6 cups

or pinch of stevia

with almonds (p. 45)

yields 2 servings

yields 4–5 cups