Home-made almond milk

As much as I believe that plant-based milks are wayyyyyyyyy better for your health than cow's milk, I can understand, that they are not affordable for all. The plant-based alternatives of milks can be 3x more expensive, than the regular cow's milks.. 
However, making almond milk at home could be a great solution for you:) It is really very very easy to make.  All you will need is a quite good blender and a fine strainer, or cheesecloth. You can use any nut you like, hazelnuts work very well too :)

What will you need:
- 1.5 cups of almonds
- 3 cups of water (plus water for soaking)
- 3-4 dates
- 1/4 tsp of vanilla
- 1/4 tsp of cinnamon
- a pinch of nutmeg
- a pinch of salt
- some maple syrup, if you like the milk more sweet 

Method: 

Enjoy :)

Creamy green smoothie

Here is an easy smoothie recipe I made yesterday with my friend Gabriela after practicing yoga :) It tasted delicious and refreshing :)

Here is what you need:
- 2 cups of mixed lettuce leaves (green and purple)
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 avocado
- 100 grams frozen raspberries
- 1 apple
- 1 frozen banana

Method:

1. Add the lettuce and cucumber to the high speed blender and blend on high until smooth
2. Add the apples and raspberries and blend it until everything is well combined
3. Add the banana and avocado at the end to create a smooth texture
4. enjoy and share with a friend on a nice terrace :)

We enjoyed the smoothie on the terrace of my place having a nice talk :) Here is a picture to show the amazing view. I feel very blessed to live here :)

Green spinach smoothie

Easy, as usual :) Just drop a few ingredients in a blender, and you have got a delicious smoothie. I make from usually 2 liters of smoothie and drink it during 2 days or so :) 

What will you need:
- 4 handfuls of spinach
- 1 orange
- 1 apple
- 1 banana
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- filtered water (appr. 1liter)

1. Add the spinach and water to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and keep blending until you get a really smooth texture.
3. Pour the smoothie into a cool glass and enjoy :)

Easy green smoothie

Hi all.  Here is a simple green smoothie recipe. Great for breakfast or on detox days :) 

What will you need:
- 1 sweet apple (I used Topaz apple)
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 handful of lettuce
- 200 ml water
- 250ml almond milk
- stevia, if needed

Put lettuce and cucumber to a high speed blender together with water and almond milk. Blend on high until smooth. Add chia seeds, apple and stevia (if used). Blend until all well combined and texture is smooth. 
Enjoy :)

Very green smoothie

I call this smoothie a very green one, because this time I didn't add any other color to the smoothie, only green veggies and avocado ;) Ok, plus the pea protein powder :P The smoothie mug is as well green :) I got the mug from a friend of mine, and I am in love with it, I take it everywhere with me:):) It is from a Swedish company called Sagaform.  The smoothie holder is BPA free and it seals perfectly. No drops in the bag :):) 


Ok, so here is the recipe:

- handful of spinach
- 1/2 medium cucumber
- 1/2 avocado
- a bit of parsley (according to taste)
- 1 tbsp pea protein powder
- filtered water

Put the spinach, cucumber, parsley and water to the high speed blender. Blend until smooth. Add the avocado and the protein powder. Blend again.

Enjoy :)

Post workout smoothie

Hi there.

I have done today a HIIT workout combined with strength training :) Ahhh.. I love the feeling after a good workout.  This is the smoothie I have done right after the workout :) 

Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1 tsp Maca powder
- 1 tsp raw cocoa
- 1 tbsp pea protein powder with vanilla taste
- 450 ml filtered water
- a bit of cinnamon

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until everything is well combined and smooth :)
Enjoyyy 

Green mango smoothie

- 1 handful of Swiss chard

- 2 handfuls of spinach

- 1 small handful of parsley

- 3-4 mint leaves

- 1 tsp spirulina (optional)

- 1 small apple

- 1 small pear

- 1/2 of a bigger mango, frozen

- 1/2 tsp grounded flax-seeds 
- water

Start blending Swiss chard, spinach and parsley with the water. When combined, add all other ingredients and blend until smooth. 

Enjoy :)

Super druper spirulina smoothie

This smoothie is great after a strength training workout, as it is packed with complex carbohydrates and pure plant based protein. No chemical stuff in there baby:). 
Did you know that the pea protein powder has 85.5% of protein content? Holy moly :D Adding the 60% protein content from the spirulna will build muscles like a peace of cake :P
Spirulina, this "blue-green" algae, is one of the superfoods which is becoming very popular lately. No wonder why: it is one of the most nutritious and concentrated food sources on the planet (Source: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/07/17/spirulina-one-of-natures-nearperfect-foods.aspx):

• it consists of 60% complete protein, containing all the essential amino acids (essential means, that our body can not create them). These proteins are highly digestible
• rich in vitamins, such as Vitamin A, B (B1, B2, B5, B6, B9 (folate)), Choline, Vitamin C, E, K
• rich in trace minerals, including calcium (12%), Iron (219%!), Magnesium (55%), Manganese (90%), Phosphorus (17%), Potassium (29%), Sodium (70%), Zinc (21%).

This magical plant has an abundance of nutritional benefits. It helps treating/healing: 

• Type 2 Diabetes, 
• cardiovascular disease, 
• damaged liver from heavy metal exposure, 
• iron deficiency and anemia, vitamin A deficiency
• provides protection from viruses, reduced allergy symptoms   
• helps with neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
• provides cancer and radiation proteciton
• strengthens immune system
• and many more...

What will you need: 
- 300 ml filtered water

- handful of spinach
- 1/2 of a cucumber

- 1 frozen banana

- 1 tbsp pea vanilla protein powder

- 1 tsp of spirulina powder
- 1/4 of a lemon (pealed)

Place all ingredients to a high speed blender...blend baby blend ... and voalalalalla you can enjoy this green goodness:)

Minty-fig summer smoothie

Our fig tree has started to produce a LOT of figs, which we are very happy for:) So, I started to put them everywhere I can, like this smoothie :) 

Figs have a unique taste and have numerous health benefits. Here are a few: 

• they are rich it potassium, which helps control blood pressure
• they are good source of dietary fiber, which helps reduce weight (when consumed in moderate amount). Some studies have shown, that the fiber in figs may protect against postmenopausal breast cancer and lowers cholesterol
• they are rich in antioxidants, such as Vitamin K, E and A. They contains as well vimtains  B1, B2 and C.
• they are high in minerals:  calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, copper, selenium and zinc
• they contain omega-3 and omega-6

This smoothie is more a refreshing summer drink, light and creamy and full of vitamins :)

- 1/2 head of Romain lettuce

- 1/2 medium cucumber

- 1l of filtered water

- 300ml of plant based milk (I used oat milk)

- 1 tsp flax-seed

- 1 tbsp hemp seed

- 1 tbsp date paste (or a few dates)

- 3 fresh figs

- 5 mint leaves

- 1 banana

Blend first the Romain lettuce, cucumber, water and oat milk in a high speed blender for a minute. Add hemp seeds, mint leaves and flax-seed, blend on high speed for another minute. Add banana, date paste and figs, blend on low for about 30seconds.