We have been doing a “Daniel Fast” and this a juice we made this morning. It was phenomenal!   We have a BlendTech (similar to a VitaMix) so we are able to just throw everything in the blender and press ‘Juice’ and we get all the nutrients and fiber from the fruits and veggies.  Can’t get much easier than that!!  Just throw it in and push a button!

Orange Explosion

• 2 Large Oranges (seeds are fine! They’ll blend up!)
• 2 cups grapes
• 1 cup Fresh Pineapple (or 1/2 can pineapple)
• 2 large Organic Carrots
• 6-8 cubes Ice (optional)

Makes 5 cups in a Blendtech

To make it more like a smoothies you can add protein.  I have my Cinch smoothie every day so I enjoy doing a whole fruit/veggie juice every now and then!!

Optional: add 1-2 Tbsp Shaklee Instant Protein Mix (this is flavorless and unsweetened. You can use vanilla protein, but I find it too sweet!)

It’s my favorite time of year!!!  The cool air is here and the trees are turning beautiful colors. There is nothing better than sipping hot tea or a hot latte while sitting on the porch watching the kids play or talking with a friend.

The recipe below is from a friend Carol Cash.  It is a healthy version of what you can get at Starbucks.  The Starbucks Pumpkin Latte has 380 calories, 120 of which come from FAT!  Plus it costs about $4.00!  Carol’s version has 10 – 20 grams of protein, around 200 calories and less than 25 fat calories – plus it is made with real pumpkin, not pumpkin flavored syrup, so there is WAY less sugar too.

Try it out and let me know what you think!

Healthy Pumpkin Latte

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 -2 scoops Vanilla Cinch protein
• 2 Tablespoons canned pumpkin
• Heat gently – then add to
• 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee
• Top with whipped cream and cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg if desired

If you want something refreshing and satisfying, this is your drink! I stayed with my sis for a few days and she made me this smoothie every day.  It was so refreshing. The Performance in it makes it ultra hydrating as well!!  And the Cinch protein keeps you full for hours and is a healthy meal replacement.

Try it out and let me know what you think!  Thank you Rebekah Joy for inspiring this smoothie!

Peach Delight Smoothie

Add the following to a blender:

• 16oz Purified Water
• 1 scoop Orange Performance (2-3 Tbsp)
• 2 scoops Vanilla Cinch
• Several Frozen Peach slices
• 1 Frozen Banana or a handful of frozen Strawberries
• (if you are not using frozen fruit, add ice!!)

Even  your kids will love it!! Make extra and let them try it!!