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The Happy Shake, recipe created by Stacy Stowers
I don't know about you, but I definitely have a sweet tooth. I love (raw) chocolate… and (vegan) ice-cream… and all the sorts of things that make one energized, happy and feeling fabulous in body, mind and spirit. Wait! You say. That sounds too good to be true! Does something with all that actually exist? In fact it does. It's called…
The Happy Shake!
Inspired by supremely talented raw food chef, Stacy Stowers, this superfoods-galore smoothie, disguised as creamy, chocolate, soft-serve ice-cream, is so unbelievable it's become a staple at "Blissed Out", the Organic Juice & Smoothie Bar on Martha's Vineyard. So, next time you're visiting the Vineyard, make sure you stop in to try it out… just kidding, of course I have shared my version of the recipe below:-)
Jim and I enjoy The Happy Shake as a decadent morning kickstart. Be prepared to experience exuberant energy, an outstanding mood and satiation likely to take you well beyond lunchtime. When you wake up the next day, don't be suprised if you feel extraordinarily well rested. Perhaps you may even notice a new glow to your complexion…
then you'll know how this recipe got it's name 😉
The Happy Shake
The Happy Shake (Serves 1)
INGREDIENTS & METHOD: Make sure you follow the method exactly! You will need a high-powered blender such as a Vitamix.
1. Liquid Base.
2. The Happy Part…
3. DO NOT add fruit yet… Blend preceding ingredients into a green concoction FIRST!
4. Finally, add 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries & 1 frozen banana to your green concoction & blend into a chocolate, soft-serve ice-cream. BLUEberries + GREEN = Chocolate BROWN!
5. Optional: top with a teaspoon of cacao nibs.
Now go out and have the BEST Day Ever!
* Superfood Note: Super Foods like Maca and Cacao are very powerful foods bordering on medicine. This is a good time to do your own research on these two amazing foods. Start in small doses and listen to your body.
You may also enjoy: Poached Egg Topped Quinoa Cakes
Blueberry Coconut Smoothie
Do you enjoy looking and feeling your best? Then this energy boosting, make-yourself-radiant Coconut-Blueberry Shake is right up your alley!
Plus it tastes amazing! (Think cross between malted milkshake & nut-brittle candy.)
I predict this exotic combination of flavors will fall into your weekly repertoire. It's a recipe I can whip up on the busiest of days knowing I'll love the taste and be doing something great for my body.
Wild blueberries pack a healthy punch of phytonutrients, antioxidants & anti-inflammatories, while coconut milk nourishes and moisturizes the hair and skin. Toasted pecans provide 19 vitamins and minerals, protein and… well, you get the idea! It's fabulous in every respect so you'll just have to try it:-)
Ingredients (Serves 2)
1 cup frozen wild blueberries
3/4 cup coconut milk (or equivalent fresh baby thai coconut coconut meat & coconut water)
2 tablespoons water
2 1/2 tablespoons pecans
1 1/2 tablespoons raw honey, coconut nectar, maple syrup or Stevia
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or powder
Method
In a blender combine the blueberries, coconut milk, water, toasted nuts (or nut butter), honey and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!
NOTE: If you don't have a heavy-duty blender like a Vitamix, use Almond Butter (or another nut butter- preferably raw) instead of the whole nuts to ensure a silky-smooth shake.