Ho'omana Health Ministries

Vegan Banana Milk Smoothie

I use this two ways. It is a delicious creamy smoothie. It can also be used as a "milk" of sorts. I put it over my granola in the morning....yummy!

Total Time: 5 min

SERVES 1

1 medium banana, peeled

1/2 cup apple juice

1 pinch sea salt

1 dash vanilla

4 ice cubes

1. Throw it all in a blender and blend until frothy

2. Serve.

3. As noted above, you can add one tablespoon ground flax, wheat germ or oat bran as desired for a "boost"

"Purple Cow" Smoothie

Yes, I named it after that favorite drink of childhood. This version, is a tastier vegan version of the old classic. Very easy too! It makes a good quick breakfast.

Total Time: 5 min

SERVES 2

1 cup apple juice

1/4 cup walnuts

2 cups red grapes, washed seeded

2 cups ice

Put apple juice and walnuts into a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Add grapes and ice. Blend again on high until well blended. Pour into glasses and enjoy!!

Very Berry Smoothie

A quick and yummy treat and since the main ingredient is blueberries, it is loaded with anti-oxidants. Each serving has 222 calories and only 23 of those calories are from fat. The recipe is heart-health with NO cholesterol, very low sodium (only 70 mg) and high fiber (a whopping 6.3 grams). You can increase the fiber even more and add some omega 3 fatty acids by adding a tablespoon of ground flax seed before blending.

5 minutes preparation time

Serves 2

1 Cup Vanilla Soy milk

1 1/2 cup frozen whole blueberries

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1 tablespoon Maple or Agave Syrup

2 ice cubes

Put all ingredients in a blender

Blend until smooth.

Serve immediately

This is a great healthy breakfast or snack when you are in too big a hurry to eat.