Lovin’ Goodies by Chef Mary B

HOLIDAY NOG
Makes 4 drinks

Leave a glass of this for Santa and he’ll be back next year for sure.

2 cups Almond Cream
½ cup date paste (4 dates, pitted, and blended with a little water)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon nutmeg, plus additional for sprinkling
2 teaspoons flax seed oil (optional)
2 frozen [...]

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LAYERED GREEN BANANA SMOOTHIE
MAKES 2 DRINKS
Layering smoothies takes a few seconds longer than mixing everything together, but the visual and taste effect of having two flavors in one serving is worth it.

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APPLE LEMONADE
MAKES 1¼ QUARTS
Many adults have never had freshly pressed raw apple juice—if you have a juicer, using fresh organic apples will be a palate-awakening experience for your guests. If you do choose to use pasteurized juice, look for organic and unfiltered.
If you love the sharp twang of green apple, hold off on [...]

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BLACKBERRY ORANGE COOLER
MAKES 2 DRINKS
Try this sweet, blue juice for the 4th of July, when you’ve got a little extra time to be patriotic and berries are in season. Don’t spill this one as the deep color (indicative of powerful antioxidants) might never come out. I grow a variety of mints at home, which add [...]

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COOL AS A CUCUMBER COOLER
MAKES 2 DRINKS
In my cleansing classes, I give students a small juice menu—everybody loves to have options. While some people are hesitant about their first green drink, this one wins newbies over time and again. The apples make it sweet, the celery contains natural salts, and cucumbers make skin glow.

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Let’s face it: most of us didn’t grow up drinking anything green. But a few sips of this and you’ll be changing your tune: it is easy being green after all!
TOOLS
Juicer, I like the Green Star because it extracts so much more juice from the fruits and vegetables than other juicers on the market!
INGREDIENTS
6 [...]

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