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.
- Start with 1/2 cup water
- Add 4 cups loosely packed spinach
- Add a Good FAT. You need the good fat for metabolizing the spinach and keeping you satisfied for hours. You may choose from: 1 Tbs. Hemp or Chia Seed or 1/4 Avocado
2. The Happy Part…
- 1/2 Tbs. Maca Powder for stamina, endurance and mental clarity.
- 1 Tbs. Raw Cacao Powder for that HAPPY BLISS feeling.
- A great option for some additional alkalizing GREENS… add 1/2 Tbs. Vitamineral Green Powder or Spirulina (I always add it)
- Liquid Stevia to taste
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