Optimal Wellness Blog by Kristie

Minty Green Love

Minty Green Love

Minty Green Love 1 ½ cups dairy free milk 1 cup baby kale 1 cucumber, peeled 4 mint leaves 1 green apple, sliced Juice from one lemon ½ avocado Dash of ginger     Blend dairy free milk and kale until well mixed. Add cucumber, mint, apple, lemon juice and avocado and blend again until well mixed.

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Gingerbread Cookie Smoothie

Gingerbread Cookie Smoothie

The Gingerbread Cookie Smoothie   1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 ripe banana 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger ½ cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons honey or stevia   Ice, optional Blend all ingredients in blender and enjoy! You can use additional almond milk to thin or ice to thicken to reach desired consistency.   Live Life

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Green Love

Green Love

Green Smoothie Love Simple. Delicious. Nutritious. And Gorgeous. Just the way I love my smoothies. Ingredients:   2-3 cups filtered water ½ apple 1/2 banana 1 cup spinach 2 kale leaves ½ cup strawberries 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled 1 tablespoon shredded coconut 1 scoop vegan protein Ice, optional Directions: Blend almond water and greens first.   Then

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Cranberry Bliss

Cranberry Bliss 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup mixed berries ¼ cup unsweetened cranberry juice concentrate ¼ avocado 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 scoop vegan protein Ice, optional Optional Substitution: 1 T ground flax   Blend all ingredients in blender until well mixed. Use ice to thicken or additional liquid to thin

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The Gingerbread Kiss Smoothie

The Gingerbread Kiss   1 cup almond milk or coconut milk 1 cup of spinach 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 banana 1 tablespoon of almond butter 1 scoop vegan protein 1 tsp raw, organic honey to taste, optional Ice, optional Optional Substitution: 1 T ground flax   Blend liquid and greens in blender first. Then

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Smoothie Bowl

I LOVE smoothie bowls. They are a fun way to switch-up my morning green smoothies, and also add a punch of fun toppings to a delicious bowl of goodness. Here’s one of my favorite superfood smoothie bowl recipes. The healthy ingredients help to promotes healthy digestion and leave you feeling energized.   Ingredients to Blend 1 cup

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Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding

Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding

Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding This is a real treat for breakfast. It’s low in sugar and carbs. It’s full of antioxidants, fiber and omegas. Ingredients: 2 cups coconut milk 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon raw honey (optional) 2/3 cup chia seeds 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes Directions:

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Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup (Recipe GSGLife) This hearty soup is tasty and packed full of nutrients. You get a great source of fiber and protein from the split peas and it has a wonderful aroma and is full of flavor. Ingredients: 1 ½ tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 ½ cloves

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Sweet Potato Cumin Soup

I am a fall soup lover! My favorite soups are: Super easy, super fast, and super delicious. This is full of healthy antioxidants and simple ingredients. Sweet Potato Cumin Soup Makes 2 servings 2 cups water 2 sweet potatoes, chopped 1 carrot 1/2 onion 1 avocado 1 cup spinach 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

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Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

One of the best things about Fall is pumpkin. I love pumpkin, and I love to add it to my smoothies. This Pumpkin Spice Smoothie is delicious, It’s low in sugar. And it’s good for weight loss and digestion.     Pumpkin Spice Smoothie 1 1/2 cups coconut milk 1/2 can pumpkin puree 1/2 cup spinach 1

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