My new favorite breakfast is a glass of fruit! I get so much energy after drinking it, it tastes great, full of vitamins, and fiber!
1 banana
2 apples
handful of seedless grapes
5-6 strawberries
handful of frozen blueberries
1/3C slow cooking oats
1/2C of juice i.e.: pear, banana, coconut
3/4C of flax milk
Add all ingredients to a blender or vitamix and blend!
Spinach Spread
Yield: 3 cups (720 ml)
10.5 ounce package (300 g) silken tofu
2 tablespoon (30 g) lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 ounces (300 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 cup (130 g) chopped carrots
1/4 inch lemon peel
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 7.
4. Blend for 10-15 seconds or until blended.
5. Serve with crackers, pita triangles, or baguette slices. If desired, add 1/4 cup (40 g) chopped onions.
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Yield: 2 cups (480 ml)
1/4 cup (60 ml) mirin
1/4 cup (60 ml) rice wine vinegar
12-ounce (340 g) jar apricot jelly
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 scallions, thinly sliced for garnish
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 4-5 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid. Turn off machine. Stir in scallions.