Shakeology with a Twist!

Today I tried a new chocolate shakeology recipe and added a bit of a twist.  It was surprisingly refreshing and perfect for me for summer!  

1 1/2 cups filtered water

1 cup coconut milk

1 1/2 cups chopped celery

3/4 cups frozen pineapple

1 scoop of chocolate Shakeology

Blend really well - enjoy!  It makes a lot, so you could split it into two snacks, mid-morning and afternoon!

Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing

Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing

 

1 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup of Apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon of onion powder
2 tablespoon of whole grain mustard or dijon type mustard
2-3 cloves of garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon of dried  basil
1 teaspoon salt

I don’t sweeten this at all, but for those not used to the bite of a vinegar dressing, you might need to. 

To sweeten, add:

A pinch of Stevia, or 2-4 teaspoons of sugar or natural sweetener

Combine all ingredients and mix well before using.

Mango, Avocado and Brocoli Salad from Young and Raw

Some people choose to get all of their protein needs met with fresh fruits & vegetables, nuts & seeds. Did you know that 1 bunch of broccoli contains 17.1 grams of protein? If you make this Mango Avocado and Broccoli Vegan Salad - you'll get 24.8 grams of protein total in one sitting.*  From Young and Raw

Ingredients:

• 1 Ripe Organic Mango diced
• 1 Ripe Organic Avocado diced
• 1 Head of Broccoli finely sliced
• 2 Dates sliced and chopped

Optional add ons

• A pinch or two of Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
• 1 Teaspoon of Balsamic
• Fresh Ground pepper to taste

Instructions: Chop your broccoli and mango and toss together in a mixing bowl. Pit your dates (you can add extra if you like) and slice them into small pieces. Halve your avocado, remove the pit and slice the avocado into small squares with your knife. Use a spoon to push out the avocado into your bowl and stir generously until the mixture is very creamy and covered in goodness. You can serve immediately, or store for up to 2 days. Fresh is best though when it comes to live foods.

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