July Thrive Challenge

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Comment by Stefan A on July 6, 2010 at 12:24pm

I have a new favorite smoothie to start my day with. It is very simple, with few ingredients, but tast none-the-less.

1/2 scoop of chocolate Vega WFHO
1/2 avocado
handful of fresh strawberries
1-ish cup(s) of chocolate Almond milk (Almond Breeze)

Again, not many ingredients, but tonnes of flavor. I had previously only had avocadoes in savory dishes, but it is a great addition to a smoothie. If less liquid is used this could definitely serve as a pudding-type desert.

Comment by Mikayla Moore on July 6, 2010 at 11:50am

Coconut water, Vega Wholefood Health Optimizer (natural) frozen: banana/blueberries/raspberries, and or blackberries, chia seed, ground flax, home grown sprouts, home grown greens (kale), sequel EFA oil blend, pinch sea salt, dried figs, dried dates, maca, spirulina, squeeze of lemon.

Comment by Heather Hester on July 6, 2010 at 9:36am

This is my favorite breakfast smoothie recipe - it is satisfying and delicious!
1 mango
1/2 cup pineapple
2 cups So Delicious Coconut Milk
2 scoops Whole Food Optimizer (I've used Natural and Vanilla Chai)
1 TBSP. ground flax seeds
1tsp. agave
handful of ice
Blend and enjoy!

Comment by Lawrence Jay on July 5, 2010 at 10:31pm

banana, pear, about 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2-3 handfuls greens, chia seeds, and protein powder.

Comment by Rebecca Lui on July 5, 2010 at 9:04pm

I keep it simple and use banana, frozen berries and orange juice or rice milk. I know it's not vegan, but sometimes I add plain yogurt and honey too.

Comment by Kristen Stritter on July 5, 2010 at 7:23pm

I like to blend 1 banana, 1/2 unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 unsweetened coconut milk, a scoop of green powder like green vibrance or amazing grass, 1 tsp maca, sometimes 1 tsp raw cacoa powder......depending what I have on hand, I will add one of the vega proteins to the mix.....mmmmmm so yummy!!!

Comment by joan on July 5, 2010 at 7:23pm

1 frozen banana, 1 tbsp. ground flax seed, 1 c. almond milk, 1 tbsp. peanut butter, 1-2 c. spinach

Comment by Ron Granich on July 5, 2010 at 3:53pm

I am 63 and a triathlete, marathon runner and anything else that prevents me from rusting and the most important thing is that I'm a new/old dad of a 2 year old who's birthday is today. I have been drinking smoothies as long as I have been running and that's been over 30 years - I continually try out recipe after recipe but I always go back to this one since it does not taste like a dog's biscuit and keep me stoked as a meal replacement - Plus I like the fact that it's not nuclear and I can make it year round by varying the fruit so I never have to get bored. Now I can add Vega Smoothie Infusion which will add another dimension - so without any further delay here it is( drum roll inserted here )

Dynamite Drink

¼ Cup Sunflower Seeds
¼ Cup Sesame Seeds
¼ Cup Almonds
¼ Cup Rolled Oats
¼ Cup Carob Powder
¼ Cup Wheat Germ
¼ Oat Bran
½ Cup Non-Fat Dry Milk Powder
½ Cup Soy Powder (NOT FLOUR)

In a blender – grind seeds & store in refrigerator or freezer

To serve use ¼ cup of the mix to 1 cup of liquid


Variation ¼ cup of Dynamite Drink
1 banana
1 tsp molasses or honey
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp orange rind
1 cup ICE

I drink this mixed with Soy milk and a banana and just about any fruit that’s in season. Sometimes I take the Dynamite powder and include in other smoothie recipes.

I also include,

Protein Ginseng
Protein Bee Pollen
Protein Spirulina
Carbo, Wheat Germ
Protein, Brewers Yeast
Lecithin
Carbo, Wheatgrass

Comment by Kristi Stasyna on July 5, 2010 at 2:00pm

Here's my morning smoothie ritual:
-1 scoop of Vanilla Chai Vega Health Food Optimizer
-1 banana
-handful of blueberries (fresh or frozen)
-3 to 4 strawberries (fresh or frozen)
-1/3 cup unsweetened prune nectar
-tablespoon of flaxseed
-1/2 scoop of hemp protein
-handful of mixed leafy greens
-top up container with water (about 1.5 cups) and mix with an electric hand blender.
This makes enough for 2 smoothies ~ my husband and I each have one before we head off to work!

Comment by Eleanor on July 5, 2010 at 1:43pm

my favorite smoothie is i use my vitamix, little water, always a slice or two of fresh pineapple for the anti inflammatory properties, apple for vit c, etc. fresh berries when possible, next frozen, protein powder and a frozen banana for my ice cubes. I alter it when i have my wheatgrass growing i put two handfuls in, chlorophyll for increase in red blood cells, therefore more oxygen, etc.

Comment by Bonita O'Neill on July 5, 2010 at 12:39pm

Mix in a blender: 1 scoop of Chocolate Vega Protein Powder, 6 frozen strawberries halved, a tsp of flax seed, 1T honey (I know - not vegan, but it just works), 1/2 frozen banana sliced, 2c Silk almond milk. Blend. Tastes great! Option: substitute blueberries for strawberries or put them both in.

Comment by Miriam Hardin on July 5, 2010 at 10:46am

I've been making a smoothie that is inspired by Brendan's energy pudding. This is excellent as a pre-run snack on hot summer days!

1 banana
.5 TBSP ground flaxseed
.5 TBSP coconut oil
1 TBSP carob powder
2 dates
.5 c vanilla soymilk
.25 c water
8 ice cubes

blend until smooth, pour into a tall glass, and enjoy. :)

Comment by Debra Benfer on July 5, 2010 at 10:37am

My favorite smoothie consists of a handful of greens (I use whatever is in the fridge at the moment), 1 banana, flaxseed oil, blackstrap molasses, a healthy amount of cinnamon, and sometimes pure maple syrup. Delicious!

Comment by J A on July 5, 2010 at 10:23am

1/2 large baked sweet potato
1 frozen ripe banana
small handful of frozen cherries
1-2 TBS sunflower seed butter
1 cup almond milk
1/4 tsp. each guar gum, xanthum gum, and maca (optional but recommended)
4-5 ice cubes
shake of cinnamon, shake of salt
Blend away! This is seriously delicious!

Comment by Jill Osborne on July 5, 2010 at 10:15am

My kids have this smoothie for breakfast every morning and then I freeze any extra in popsicle molds for the ultimate in nutritious cool-down snacks! They call it their Smoothie Infusion Ice Cream because using the frozen fruit makes it thick enough for the straw to stand up in the middle of the cup! Who knew having "ice cream" for breakfast could be so nutritious!

1 cup rice milk
1-1/2 cups orange/mango or pineapple juice
1-2 frozen bananas
5-6 large frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
2 scoops Vega Smoothie Infusion

Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Comment by Lindsay Gulanes on July 5, 2010 at 10:07am

My Pretend I'm in a nipa hut by the South China Seas concoction:
1 knuckle sized piece of ginger, peeled
a handful of fresh mint leaves from my garden
4 or 5 kalamansi (sort of like key limes), or 1 meyer lemon
1 spoonful of Chloressence
1.5 cups of sparkling mineral water (I like Gerolsteiner)
Blend until the fizz makes you happy
This smoothie is my fave way to beat the heat like we're having today in SW Ontario!

Comment by Amber on July 5, 2010 at 9:31am

My favorite smoothie :

2 cups spinach
50 grams frozen strawberries
50 grams frozen banana
1 tablespoon protein powder
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
and a little Stevia to taste.

Blended up to perfection!

I'd love to add some Vega Smoothie Infusion!

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