Vegan Mom Yas

Sometimes the simplest smoothies are the best. This smoothie contains all my favorite things and is so smooth. It's a treat for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Yield: 1 smoothie You will need: -1 cup milk of choice -1 cup of ice -1-2 tablespoons peanut butter (any nut/seed butter) -2 pitted dates Directions: Blend all the ingredients together until smooth and enjoy!

I find that making homemade nut and seed milk is faster, tastier, healthier and cheaper to make than purchasing the ones from the store. Don't get me wrong... because it is definitely convenient to buy store bought ones, especially when traveling. Yield: 1 large pitcher You will need: -2 Cups Cashews (or any nut/seed) -10 Cups filtered water* Directions: 1. Soak cashews overnight in fridge 2. Drain cashews and add 10* cups of water 3. Pour through a slow pressed juicer with a ladel* 4. Pour in pitcher and store in fridge for up to 1 week *When I'm making any nut milk, I usually mix any nuts I have in the pantry or will keep it completely one variety *I like the consistency of skim milk (not as thick and creamy), so I use a ratio of 2 cups nuts to 10 cups of water *You will find me often using the water from soaking dates to make my milk because I absolutely love the sweetness added to it with dates *If you don't have a juicer, use a high speed blender a...

A great breakfast or lunch to have during a busy work week is chia pudding. It's an easy snack to prepare over the weekend or at night and it's ready for you the next morning! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -2 cups of almond milk (any milk) -4 tablespoons chia seeds -1 teaspoons vanilla  -4 teaspoons coconut sugar -2 tablespoons cocoa/carob powder  -Optional additions afterwards: berries, shredded coconut  Directions: 1. Mix everything in a jar and close the lid. Shake, shake, shake! Place in the fridge overnight (about 10 hours) 2. Add any additional toppings the next morning and enjoy!

Made an after school snack inspired by my students... And apples and peanut butter :) Yield: 1 serving You will need: -1-2 sliced up apples (even bananas and celery would be a great addition!) -1 tablespoon peanut butter -2 tablespoons almond yogurt -1/2-1 tablespoon cocoa Directions: 1. Slice up the apples 2. Mix all the oat her ingredients in a bowl and dip!

I created this smoothie after cutting so much pumpkin one night. The next morning I saw all the pumpkin chunks in the fridge just staring at me and I knew they needed to be in my smoothie. So I threw some in and was so happy for the rest of the day... I may just call this my Happy Smoothie! Enjoy! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -4 frozen Bananas -1 cup of Ice -1-2 cups of cooked/raw Pumpkin chunks/purée  -A dash of Cinnamon and Pumpkin Spice Directions: Blend all the ingredients together. Add a dash of water to help blending.

So I got a free drink from Starbucks one time and I went to redeem it. I couldn't find anything in their menu that I wanted. I got them to customize a drink for me using their bananas, matcha powder and coconut milk. The barista was so surprised and was so curious to try it that she made herself one and couldn't believe how much better it tasted than their green tea frozen drink. Yield: 1 serving You will need: -4 frozen Bananas -1 tablespoon Matcha powder -5-10 fresh mint leaves (1/2 tablespoon dried) -A little water/coconut milk to get it going Directions:  Blend all ingredients together. 

I've always wanted to try another option of milk, especially after seeing the oat milk in the grocery store priced at $5.99 for less than 2L of it. It is a nice break from my usual coconut milk and hase more of an earthy flavor and not as sweet. Feel free to play with the flavor profile and the amount of oats for the creaminess and consistency. Yield: 1L of milk You will need: -1 cup steel cut oats -3-4 cups water -1 1/2-2 tablespoons of sweetener (date paste, maple syrup, honey, agave, dates, etc.) -Pinch of salt to enhance the flavor (optional) Directions: 1. Soak the oats in water for at least 30 minutes or overnight for softer oats and better digestion 2. Rinse the oats from the gooey texture and water that it was sitting in and place in a blender 3. Add the 4 cups of water to the blender (or more water if you prefer a thinner milk/less water if you prefer a creamier thickness) 4. Blend on low to start and then on high for about 15-20 seconds to ensure the oats hav...

I love carrot juice and I love ginger... So I decided to pair the two in this juice. It almost feels silly to write a recipe with 2 ingredients but I know that it deserves a recipe because it's that delicious! It also gives you a nice orange mustache after you drink a full cup :) Yield: 1 pitcher of juice You will need: -2 lb bag of carrots -1 large thumb of ginger Directions: Juice the carrots and ginger and store in fridge. Best if consumed within 2 days. *Do NOT throw out the pulp! Use it in smoothies, muffins, soups, etc.

Do you ever just crave a nice big mug of creamy chocolatey goodness in the evening? I know I do! So I created this healthier spin on a hot chocolate. It's creamy and rich and I honestly do not miss all the fake sugary chocolate stuff you get from the grocery store. Hope you enjoy! Yield: 2 cups of cocoa You will need: -2 cups of Cashew Milk (or milk of choice) -2 tablespoons Cocoa -A dash of Cinnamon  -1 tablespoon Coconut Sugar Directions: 1. Heat all the ingredients on the stove and remove just before it boils *You can microwave as well, but remember do not bring to a boil

I know I called this a winter smoothie, but it doesn't mean that you can only have it in the winter! Have it every day of the summer if you'd like :) These warm flavors remind me of Christmas time and it is so easy to make.. even Zayn gets in on the action, adding things to the blender like a little chef :) Yield: 1 serving You will need: -1 cup almond milk -4 frozen bananas -A dash of cinnamon and nutmeg -A splash of vanilla -2 pitted dates Directions: Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy!

I love nicecream and I love Dateorade. This recipe was a perfect way of combining the two. The flavors mesh so nicely and leave you wanting more. So if you have this twice or three times in one day, don't feel bad at all! :) Yield: 1 serving You will need:  -6 frozen bananas -1 cup of coconut water -3-4 pitted dates (that have been soaking in the coconut water overnight) - A splash of vanilla (or vanilla bean) Directions: 1. Blend the bananas with vanilla until nicecream forms and place in bowl. Set aside in freezer 2. Blend the coconut water with dates to make a foamy topping for your nicecream 3. Pour the coconut water mix over the nicecream and enjoy!

Do you ever make a smoothie that just has you in awe? Lol... well it happens to me all the time! I swear, right after this got blended I thought... how the heck does it look fluorescent green? No filter at all! Believe me... it tastes as good as it looks :) Yield: 1 serving You will need: -3-4 frozen bananas  -2 cups frozen mango chunks -2 cups spinach -1 tablespoon chia seed -Toppings of choice (coconut shreds, cocoa nibs etc) Directions: Blend all the ingredients and place your toppings. Enjoy! *Use kale instead of spinach if you desire

Every morning Zayn will ask me to make him and apple smoothie. There's something about the addition of apples that he just loves! So here is an example of one that i will make. Sometimes I add berries or even kale instead of the spinach. This one's a hit in our family! Yield: 2 servings You will need: -1 cup milk of choice -1 cup coconut water -2 tablespoons hemp seeds (any nut/seed) -1 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil -1 banana -1 cored apple -5 pitted medjool dates (sweetener of choice) -1-2 cups spinach (any greens) -1-2 cups ice -splash of water (if needed) Directions: Blend everything together and enjoy!

Hot chocolate is one of those drinks that just screams warmth in the winter. It's always nice to indulge in a cup and cuddle up and watch a movie too. My mission was to create a raw hot chocolate that was guilt free but still delivered the same flavor. This was a definite success! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -4 soaked medjool dates -1 tablespoon raw carob powder (or cocoa) -2 1/2 cups warm/boiled water -Optional Topping: Banana Marshmallows (made by dehydrating 1/2" thick banana coins in the dehydrator at 115 degrees overnight) Directions: Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy with some banana marshmallows!

I woke up the other morning and my throat felt like it had razors in it. I needed something to sooth my aching throat and I put this smoothie together. After every sip, my throat was thanking me because of the coldness running through it. It didn't cure it but it definitely helped! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -3-4 frozen bananas -1-2 cups frozen mango -2 stems of kale -1-2 cup coconut water -1 tablespoon Matcha Green tea powder -1 tablespoon flax seed -1/2 tablespoon shredded coconut Directions: 1. Blend all ingredients together in blender, except for the coconut. Sprinkle the coconut over top *Add a little water to help blending if needed

Smoothie time! lol Don't judge... It may not look pretty, but it sure does pack a punch! Tastes like pumpkin pie! 😊 Yield: 1 serving You will need: -3 frozen bananas -1 cup pumpkin purée -2 ripe persimmons -1 cup almond milk -A dash of pumpkin spice and cinnamon -3-4 lettuce leaves Directions: Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for PEANUT BUTTER NICECREAM! Honestly, some of the most simplest recipes can be the most satisfying! This peanut butter nicecream can be eaten at any time of the day (well at least I eat it at any time of the day!) and is so satisfying. I hope you enjoy! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -6 frozen Bananas -2 tablespoons of Nut Butter -1-2 pitted Medjool Dates Directions: Blend all the ingredients together and eat immediately *Remove bananas from freezer for a few minutes to help with the blending *Add anything you desire (I added chia seed and raw brownies)

This was my breakfast and I just couldnt wait to share it with you. I had both cups too! Its definitely the sesson for blueberries and you can get them for such a good deal right now! Enjoy all the summer fruit before winter starts rolling in :). Yield: 1 serving You will need: -1 tablespoon chia seeds -2 tablespoons quinoa flakes -1 cup almond milk (or any milk) -1/2 teaspoon vanilla -1 tablespoon protein powder -1/2 cup blueberries Directions: 1. Mix all the ingredients together and place in fridge overnight 2. In the morning, add the blueberries and blend. Enjoy! 

There's something about the combination of peanut butter and banana that really fills my heart with joy... So imagine waking up to this beauty! I think I ate it in less than a minute! Yield: 1 smoothie You will need: -1 cup almond milk (any milk) -2 tablespoons oat flour -1 tablespoon raisins -1/2 teaspoon vanilla -1 tablespoon nut butter (or chopped walnuts!) -A dash of cinnamon Directions: 1. At night, mix all the ingredients together and place in the fridge 2. Blend the mixture in the morning and top with whatever you desire (I used shredded coconut and Carob chips)

" Orange energy is balance, strength, and sustenance. It is the building block of physical growth and development. Orange represents the developmental stage when we learn to walk and we explore our world." - Simona Sebastian  Yield: 1 large delicious bowl You will need:  -2 Cups frozen Mango -1 frozen Banana -2 Kale leaves with stems -1 handful Spinach -1 1/2  Cups Carrot Juice  -Toppings of your choice  Directions:  Blend all the ingredients and top with your favorite toppings. *Add a little more liquid if you would like to drink it as a smoothie *Remove the greens to enhance te orange color