Gut Healing Tropical Green Smoothie

I love tropical flavors, and this tasty green drank hits all the high notes, with gut healing ingredients to boot. What's not to like?

Gut Healing Tropical Green Smoothie
Serves 2

1-2 cups kale
1-2 cups spinach
1-2 tbs grass-fed collagen powder
1 cup sliced pineapple
1 tsp. grated ginger
1 tsp Stevita stevia or raw honey
2 cups coconut milk (or coconut water or filtered water or a combination)
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp L-glutamine powder

1. Blend all ingredients until combined.
2. Enjoy!

Cauliflower Berry Blast Smoothie

I've been looking for ways to incorporate more veggies into my diet, and this tasty smoothie is a sneaky way to up your fiber intake. You'll never taste the cauli, and the coconut yogurt adds a creamy, probiotic boost. Cheers!

Cauliflower Berry Blast Smoothie
Serves 2

For recipe, go HERE

Chia Matcha Delight

I LOVE matcha, which is green tea powder loaded with anti-oxidants and just the right amount of caffeine to start the day. I allow this one to set-up in the fridge for a little while to allow the chia seeds to “gel” before consuming.

Chia Matcha Delight

For recipe, go HERE

Lettuce Detox Smoothie

Locked and LOADED green smoothie, vegan friendly :)

Lettuce Detox Smoothie

For recipe, go HERE

Keto Green Smoothie

I view fruit as more of a treat, and I'm digging this tasty new fruit-free, keto and vegan friendly green smoothie!

Keto Green Smoothie

For recipe, go HERE

Green Zinger smoothie

I love the zing of the ginger in this smoothie, loaded with protein and good fat, a meal in a jar!

Green Zinger Smoothie

1 cup coconut water
1 cup filtered water
1 6oz bag organic spinach
2 tbs MCT oil
1/2 cup frozen raspberries (or 1/2 banana)
1/4 cup chia seeds
2" piece fresh ginger
1-2 tsps stevia
2 tbs collagen
1/2 tsp sea salt

1. Blend all ingredients.
2. Enjoy!

Superfood Smoothie Video

My Epic Superfood Smoothie via Facebook Live :)

I loaded this baby up with coconut milk, avocado, spinach, maca powder, wild organic blueberries, moringa powder, grassfed collagen, bee pollen, cinnamon, sea salt, turmeric, chia seeds, cacao nibs, fiber powder, MCT oil....dang! Enjoy. XO

Lavender Detox Drink

Need a mini-detox in a glass? Drink up! :)

Lavender Detox Drink

2-3 cups chilled dandelion tea or purified water
1/4 tsp Stevita stevia
2 tbs Great Lakes collagen powder
¼ tsp sea salt
1-2 capsules BIND activated charcoal
1 drop doTerra lavender essential oil 
1 drop deTerra lemon essential oil

1. Blend all ingredients.
2. Serve over ice.

Watch me make it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwGjdUTeL8o

NOTE: Take Activated charcoal 2 hrs away from meds and 1 hr away from other supplements.

Matcha Frappe

My morning healthy kick-start :) Light, frothy and loaded with anti-oxidants and brain fuel. Boom!

Matcha Frappe

4 cups chilled green tea
1 tsp organic matcha powder
2 tbs grass-fed collagen powder
2 tbs Bulletproof brain octaine oil
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp sea salt

1. Blend all ingredients till frothy and enjoy!

To watch me make it, check out my Facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/meredithdykstrahealthcoach/

OR watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8K2l8_NoTU

Strawberry Mint Smoothie

This smoothie is so tasty and perfect for summer. I had leftover mint from making my Cucumber Mint pops and this creation was manifest :)

Strawberry Mint Smoothie
Serves 2

1 can full fat organic coconut milk
1 twelve ounce bag frozen organic strawberries (or fresh)
1 small bunch organic mint
1-2 cups chilled organic ginger tea (or filtered water to thin)
2 tbs grass-fed collagen powder
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp sea salt

1. Put all ingredient in blender and mix to desired consistency.
2. Enjoy!

Watch me make it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YmEgri2Em8

Berry Custard

The perfect "I don't feel like making dessert" treat loaded with good fat, protein and anti-oxidants.

Berry Custard 

2 cans organic, full-fat coconut milk
1 12 oz bag organic frozen berries (or more if desired)
1/3 cup Great Lakes grass-fed gelatin
2 tbs vanilla extract
1 tsp Stevita stevia
pinch of sea salt
¼ cup chia seeds (optional)

1. Place all ingredients in blender and mix until creamy.
2. Pour into serving dishes and garnish.
3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Enjoy!

Eggnog Latte

A creative new twist on brekkie that packs a powerful punch of good fat and clean protein. 

Eggnog latte

2 raw, pastured eggs
2-3 tbs cold-pressed, organic coconut oil
2-3 cups hot filtered water
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
½ teaspoon clove
1 tsp maca powder
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
pinch of sea salt
1-2 tbs Great Lakes Collagen powder (optional)

1. Blend all ingredients on high until frothy.
2. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg or top with grass-fed whipped heavy cream.
3. Enjoy!

Carrot Ginger Cleanser

A light and delightful bevvie, packed with beta carotene and superfoods to start the day right.

Carrot Ginger Cleanser

5-6 organic carrots

1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled

1 tbs MCT oil

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp turmeric

pinch of sea salt

filtered water

1. Put all ingredients in blender and cover with filtered water.

2. Mix to desired consistency.

3. Enjoy!

Blueberry Cream Smoothie

An anti-oxidant and vitamin packed way to start the day! Tastes delish too :)

Blueberry Cream Smoothie

1 can full-fat organic coconut milk
2 cups organic wild blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1 avocado
1-2 cups steamed kale
1 tbs vanilla extract
1-2 tbs grass-fed collagen powder
Pinch of sea salt

1. Place all ingredients in high-speed blender, except collagen, and mix until smooth.
2. Add collagen and incorporate at low speed.
3. Enjoy!

Berry Vanilla Tea Latte

Frothy, sweet, and oh so delicious. Makes me excited to wake up in the morning! :)

Berry Vanilla Tea Latte

2-3 cups hot, steeped green tea
1-2 tsp. vanilla powder or extract
2-3 Tbsp. grass-fed butter or grass-fed collagen powder
1/2 cup of your favorite berries
Pinch of sea salt

1. Put all ingredients in high-speed blender, excluding collagen, and mix on high until frothy.
2. Add in collagen and incorporate at low speed.
3. Serve and enjoy!

Strawberry Banana Cream Gummies

Perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert for all ages :)

Strawberry Banana Cream Gummies

1 bag frozen organic strawberries
1 banana
1 can full-fat coconut milk
4 tbs grass-fed gelatin

1. Blend berries, banana and coconut milk in high-speed blender.
2. Pour mixture into medium saucepan and heat on low-medium.
3. Slowly whisk in gelatin, one spoonful at a time, until thoroughly incorporated.
4. Pour mixture into glass casserole dish or molds (greased with coconut oil) and allow to set in fridge for at least 2 hours.
5. Top with coconut cream and enjoy!

Pumpkin Cocoa Custard

Easy fall breakfast or dessert treat :)

Pumpkin Cocoa Custard

1 can organic pumpkin puree

1 can full-fat organic coconut milk

¼ cup grass-fed gelatin

¼ cup organic cocoa powder (carob for AIP)

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Pinch of sea salt

Raw honey to taste (optional)

1. Put all ingredients, except gelatin,  in high-speed blender and mix thoroughly.

2. Incorporate gelatin at low speed. 

3. Spoon into serving dishes, dust with cocoa powder.

Enjoy!

Spiced Green Smoothie

A festive fall-inspired smoothie to start your day right, packed with good fat, minerals, protein and warming spices to satisfy hunger and regulate blood sugar. Enjoy! 

1 can unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk
1 head romaine lettuce
2 carrots
1 date
1 avocado
1 tsp. maca powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. clove
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. grassfed collagen

1. Add all ingredients, except collagen, to blender and mix until smooth.
2. Add collagen and incorporate at low speed.
3. Enjoy!

Purple Power Smoothie

Preeeety, purple and packed with minerals, anti-oxidants and good fat. Woot!

1 can unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk
1 chopped beet
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 tsp. maca powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp. grass-fed collagen powder
1/2 tsp. sea salt

1. Add all ingredients, except collagen, to blender and mix until smooth.
2. Add collagen and incorporate at low speed.
3. Enjoy!

Carob Peppermint Energy Bites

AIP, minty, "chocolatey" deliciousness.

Carob Peppermint Energy Bites

Makes about 18 balls

2 cups shredded coconut
3 Tbsp. coconut butter
4 Tbsp. coconut oil (melted)
1/3 cup carob (or cocoa) powder
3 Tbsp. raw honey
2-3 drops peppermint essential oil
1 Tbsp. collagen powder
2 Tbsp. gelatin powder
1 tsp. sea salt

1. Combine all ingredients, except shredded coconut, in large bowl and mix.
2. Add shredded coconut and combine.
3. Form mixture into compact, bite-sized balls.
4. Place onto glass dish greased with coconut oil (or use parchment paper).
5. Chill in fridge for 1 hour.
6. Enjoy!