Berries n' Basil

Our herb garden is currently overflowing with basil. Therefore, I decided to incorporate some of this tasty herb into not one but TWO new recipes: a smoothie and popsicles! Perfectly satisfying with good fat, anti-oxidants and minerals to keep you feeling fit and fab during these hot summer days.

Enjoy!

Creamy Berry Basil Pops

1 can full-fat, organic coconut milk
1 bag frozen organic berries of choice (I used blueberries)
2 generous handfuls of fresh basil
2 tbs raw honey or a handful or bee pollen
Pinch of sea salt

1. Blend all ingredients gently until smooth consistency is achieved (or to your desired chunkiness).
2. Pour into 6 BPA-free popsicle molds, freeze for 2 hours and enjoy!

After making the pops I used the left-over mixture to make a smoothie for the next morning. No wasting here! Simply add in collagen and gelatin powders to the remaining mixture in the blender and incorporate at a low speed. Pour into a mason jar and refrigerate for breakfast the next morning. Double whammy! :)

Here's the full smoothie recipe:

Creamy Berry Basil Smoothie
1 can full-fat, organic coconut milk
1 bag frozen organic berries of choice
2 generous handfuls of fresh basil
2 tbs raw honey or a handful or bee pollen
Pinch of sea salt
2 tbs grassfed collagen
2 tbs grassfed gelatin

1. Place all ingredients in blender except collagen and gelatin and mix.
2. Add collagen and gelatin and incorporate at low speed.
3. Enjoy!