The Raw Food Solution

Photo courtesy of João M. Fernandes

This smoothie recipe is a twist on my favourite classic green smoothie of mango and spinach. This one, which makes about 3 pints, has a much “deeper” flavour with many layers and really is something quite special. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 bag spinach
1 cup pure water
1 ripe mango (medium sized)
1/4 ripe pineapple [...]

Photo courtesy of Sweetbeetandgreenbean

Here’s a simple and yummy sweet treat you can make REALLY quickly and that will stand you in good stead for those times where you just want something sweet to much on that’s not fruit or raw chocolate…

Ingredients:

* 1 cup tahini
* 1 cup raisins
* ½ teaspoon of vanilla essence OR [...]

Photo courtesy of Jules:Stonesoup

At this time of year you might want something thick and creamy to drink but that still tastes lighter than a heavy nut-milk if you’re trying to lighten your load. I adore vanilla, so having a shake revolve around it is definitely a good thing as far as I can see! [...]

Photo courtesy of elena

If you want to get back on the raw food wagon with style and unabashed indulgence, this divinely decadent nutmilk will give you effectively a luxurious pudding in a glass.

Go on, I dare you ; )

Ingredients:

* 1 measuring cup of pecan nuts (125g/4oz)
* 3 measuring cups of pure water (app. 700ml)
* [...]