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• Mango Cacao Smoothie

  

  Mango Cacao Smoothie
  A healthy + delicious solution for the 3pm slump.
  

  This one is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up, especially as the weather turns warmer. It's refreshing, nourishing, and satisfying. Skip the coffee (and sugary snacks) and whip up one of these instead.

  Ingredients
  1 cup frozen mango
  1 tablespoon hemp hearts
  1/2 tablespoon raw cacao powder
  1/2 - 1 cup water, according to desired consistency
  Pinch of sea salt
  
  Blend until smooth - and enjoy!

• Real-Food Shamrock Shake

  

  Shamrock Shake? Do you KNOW what's in those things?!?

  Seeking a healthier, real-food version of this seasonal treat? Gotcha covered!

  Try This:

  2 cups packed greens
  1 tablespoon moringa
  1 tablespoon hemp hearts
  1 tablespoon ground flax
  1 banana
  1 tablespoon chocolate chips
  2 drops Peppermint EO
  1 cup water (or non-dairy milk)
  Handful of ice, to taste

  Blend and enjoy!!

• Almond Butter Banana Smoothie

  

  Ran out of greens today, so it's a banana, almond butter, hemp, flax, chia kind of morning for me. Delish! Join me?

  Almond Butter Banana Smoothie

  Ingredients:

  1 banana
  1 tablespoon almond butter
  1 tablespoon hemp hearts I love Manitoba Harvest!
  1 tablespoon flaxmeal
  1 teaspoon chia seeds
  1/2 cup ice (about 4 pieces)
  1 cup rice milk

• Chewy Chocolate Cranberry Bites

  

  Welp. We ran out of dark chocolate yesterday. Never a good thing! I like a piece of high quality dark chocolate from time to time. And my husband looks for it every night!

  After the success of the Wild Orange Power Bites at my essential oils class last week, I was really wanting to put together a chocolate-themed "bite" *for all the lovers* this Valentine's Day. (Or any day!)

  These are super easy, satisfying, and frankly, quite healthy! Throw them together today, pop them in the fridge, and enjoy throughout the week. Warning: They go fast! 

  Ingredients:
  1 cup almond butter
  1/4 cup dried cranberries
  1/4 cup sesame seeds
  1/4 cup hemp hearts
  1/4 cup maple syrup
  1/4 cup cacao nibs
  1/4 cup cocoa
  1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  1/8 cup chia seeds
  Several dashes cinnamon
  Pinch of sea salt

  Instructions:
  

  • Place all ingredients in mixer bowl.
  • Mix thoroughly, until well combined.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Place in fridge to store.

  And enjoy!
  
  Happiest Valentine's Day to you and yours! Lots of love from me! 
  
  

  Katie
  XO