# water from 1 young coconut
# 1 frozen banana
# 5-6 fresh, ripe black mission figs
Directions:
Place fixin's in a blender, press start. And presto! You have one of the most delicious smoothies ever tasted. Fig season is almost over, so be sure to try this combination soon else you'll have to wait till next summer.
Refreshing jicama whips up into a quick, unique and tasty milk shake!
Ingredients:
2 cups jicama, coarsely chopped
12 raw Brazil nuts, soaked for an hour or more
4 large Medjool dates
1 cup water or coconut water
dash of vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or high-speed blender and process until smooth. Serve immediately.
Variations: Add half a banana and/or a dash of cinnamon. Yum! Or, for a low-calorie nut-free version, try omitting the Brazil nuts and one of the dates and blend for a thinner-consistency Jicamilk.
* ½ cup fresh almond milk (see recipe below)
* ½ cup frozen blueberries
* ½ cup frozen banana slices
* agave nectar, to taste
* garnish: sliced almonds, fresh mint, fresh blueberries (optional)
Directions:
1.In a blender, combine all ingredients and process until smooth.
2.Pour into a glass and garnish with fresh mint, sliced almonds and fresh blueberries.
* 1 cup raw organic almonds
* 1 cup purified spring water
* 1 fresh young coconut (pictured)
* 1 tsp. Tahitian vanilla extract
* 1 tsp. coconut extract (optional)
* 1/3 to ½ cup raw organic chocolate powder
* 1 tbsp. flax seed, freshly ground
* pinch of salt (optional)
* Additional 1 ½ cups coconut water (or substitute with additional purified water)
* 1 tbsp. plus more raw agave syrup to taste
Directions:
1. Place almonds and the cup of water in a glass jar and stash in the refrigerator overnight (about 8 to 12 hours). Drain water into a garden or potted plant.
2. Using a large knife or cleaver, cut the top off of a fresh young coconut, taking care to reserve the fresh coconut water into a measuring cup. (Most fresh coconuts average at least a cup of liquid per coconut. Add additional water to fill out a full cup, if necessary). Using a melon baller or sharp spoon, scoop out the white coconut flesh and set aside.
3. In a Vita-Mixer or high-powered blender, combine the almonds, fresh coconut water and flesh, vanilla and coconut extracts, chocolate powder, ground flax seed, and salt. Process on high until all ingredients are thoroughly pulverized and texture is smooth. While continuing to run the mixer, pour in remaining 1 ½ cups water and agave syrup (to your desired sweetness level) and process a few seconds more until thoroughly combined.
4. Pour into tall glasses and serve; or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. If storing in the refrigerator, froth the mixture back up in a blender just prior to serving.
Knead the pomegranate in between your hand or on a hard surface. Be careful not to break the skin until you're ready to drink. With your fingernail or knife, cut a small hole in the side of the fruit. Put the hole to your mouth. Suck, squeeze and enjoy!