Looking for a reset this season?
Get ready to make something delicious and nutritious! Whether you are trying to cool off from the late-summer heat or looking for some after-school snack inspo, these smoothie recipes have you covered. From protein-packed cottage cheese to probiotic-rich yogurt to nutrient dense milk, these options are versatile and delicious.
As you plan your next visit to Mollie Stone’s don’t forget to look for the Real California Milk seal on dairy products throughout our store. When you see this seal it means the product that its on is made with sustainably sourced milk from local California’s dairy farm families – like our very own Mollie Stone’s milk gallons!
GOLDEN STATE SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup Real California Skim or Lowfat Milk – we used Mollie Stone’s Fat Free Milk!
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- ¾ cup sliced frozen banana
- ¼ cup oats
- 2-3 pitted dates, chopped
- 1 tablespoon peeled, grated fresh ginger root, or 1 teaspoon ground
- 2 teaspoons peeled, grated fresh turmeric root, or 1 teaspoon ground
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
Soak the dates in hot water for approximately 5 minutes, or until softened.
Add milk, mango, banana, oats, soaked dates, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, and ground pepper to the jar of a blender. Pulse on low until everything begins to come together. Remove the lid and scrape down the sides of the jar with a silicone spatula. Return the lid to the blender jar and blend on high speed for about 30 seconds until a smooth, creamy texture is achieved. If necessary, scrape down the sides of the jar again, and pulse until smooth.
Top with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and cardamom, and a cinnamon stick, if desired.
RESTORATIVE RAINBOW SMOOTHIE BOWL
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup Real California Skim or Lowfat Plain or Vanilla Yogurt
- 1 cup frozen blueberries (or mixed berries)
- 2-4 chopped prunes, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- ¾ teaspoon blue spirulina powder, optional
- Rainbow colored fruit, for topping
- Granola and/or shredded coconut, for topping
DIRECTIONS:
Add yogurt, frozen berries, prunes, chia seeds, vanilla extract (if using) and spirulina powder to the jar of a blender. Pulse on low until everything begins to come together. Remove the lid and scrape down the sides of the jar with a silicone spatula. Return the lid to the blender jar and blend on high speed for about 30 seconds until a smooth, creamy texture is achieved. If necessary, scrape down the sides of the jar again, and pulse until smooth.
Make a rainbow topping with fresh fruits and add coconut or granola clouds.
Topping suggestions: rainbow-colored fruits + granola
- Red: raspberries, strawberries, or cherries
- Orange: mandarin oranges, or papaya
- Yellow: pineapple or mango
- Green: grapes or kiwi
- Blue & violet: blueberries, blackberries, purple grapes
CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE SMOOTHIE BOWL
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup Real California Cottage Cheese
- 1 cup frozen cherries, plus two for garnish
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2-4 chopped prunes, to taste
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon raw cacao nibs, plus extra for garnish
- Pinch of salt
- Graham cracker crumbs, for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
Add cottage cheese, cherries, cocoa powder, prunes, flaxseed, cacao nibs and salt to the jar of a blender. Pulse on low until everything begins to come together. Remove the lid and scrape down the sides of the jar with a silicone spatula. Return the lid to the blender jar and blend on high speed for about 30 seconds until a smooth, creamy texture is achieved. If necessary, scrape down the sides of the jar again, and pulse until smooth.
Top with cherries (fresh or frozen), cacao nibs and ground graham crackers, if desired.
*To make a drinkable Smoothie instead of a Smoothie Bowl: add ½ cup Real California Milk
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