Here we offer some recipes for delightful smoothies and tea to recharge your batteries this winter.
These recipes are “basic themes” that you can vary according to your preferences. You can always swap out some of the superfoods or spices for those you like or have at home.
Warm Super Smoothie
This is a wonderful way to get extra nutrition and spices through a warming drink.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1-2 tbsp of any superfood you like. For example, you can choose Maca, Cacao, Acai, or Schisandra.
- 1-2 tsp warming spices such as cinnamon, vanilla, turmeric, or cardamom.
- 1 organic banana or a handful of pitted dates for sweetness
- 2.5 dl oat or almond milk
- Bee pollen for garnish
Instructions
- Put the milk, chia seeds, powder, spices, banana or dates into a blender and blend quickly.
- Gently warm the drink to about 40-50°C.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with bee pollen.
Green Winter Smoothie
A green smoothie with warming properties that is perfect for the winter season.
Ingredients
- 1 cored apple
- 1/2 organic banana
- 1 small handful of kale or spinach
- 1 piece of fresh, peeled ginger
- 1 tsp dried turmeric
- A pinch of chili
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- About 2 dl filtered water – use room temperature or slightly warmed water to enhance the warming effect.
Optional additions:
- 1 tsp Baobab
- 1 tsp MCT oil or Coconut oil
- 1 tsp Spirulina
- 1 tsp wheatgrass powder
Instructions
Blend all ingredients into a smoothie.
Detox Winter Smoothie
A smoothie with cleansing properties that is also suitable for the winter season.
Ingredients
- 2 dl wild or organic blueberries, frozen, fresh, or powdered.
- 1 ripe organic banana
- 2-3 pitted dates
- 1 stalk of organic celery, chopped
- Fresh coriander – as much as you like
- A large handful of baby spinach leaves
- 1 small piece of ginger
- Some pieces of dulse seaweed
- Water – add as much water as needed to achieve your desired smoothie consistency.
Optional additions:
1 tsp fiber such as Prebivtalis pro
1 tsp AFA algae
1 tsp wheatgrass powder
Instructions
Blend all ingredients into a smoothie.
Goji Berry Tea
A tip we want to remind you of is how beneficial and tasty goji berry tea is.
Ingredients
- Dried organic goji berries
- Hot water (70-100 degrees depending on preference)
Instructions
- Rinse the goji berries in cold water (about 1/2 dl goji berries to 7 dl water).
- Place them in a heatproof container with a lid – for example, a teapot or a teacup – and pour in hot water.
- Cover with the lid and let them steep for 1 hour.
- Then just enjoy. Light and beneficial.
We hope you enjoy the recipes and wish you a relaxed and cozy winter.
