cran-pear smoothie
This is one of Jo’s favorite low-sugar smoothies featuring two low-glycemic fruits: cranberries and pear. Cranberries are considered a superfood due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content.
Yield 1 quart
Prep Time 5 minutes, plus overnight soak
Cook Time None
CLEANSE
2 cups water
1 heaping handful of spinach
¼ cup frozen cranberries
1 large ripe pear, cut into chunks
¼ cup raw cashews, soaked overnight and drained
1 tsp ground cinnamon
In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients. Blend for about 1 minute to get a smooth and creamy consistency. Enjoy immediately!
tip
You can give the cashews a quick soak for 1 hour to soften them, but it’s preferable to soak them overnight for maximum absorption and creaminess.
green ollie smoothie
Olive oil in a green smoothie? Yes, please! Refreshing and satiating, this low-sugar green smoothie will fight inflammation while giving your heart and brain more support. Use a high-quality, organic, extra-virgin olive oil to maximize the benefits of this amazing superfood.
Yield 1 quart
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time None CLEANSE
1½ cups water
Juice of ½ lemon
1½-in piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into chunks
3 romaine lettuce leaves
½ cucumber, cut into chunks
1 cup baby spinach
1 ripe pear, cut into chunks
1 tbsp olive oil
Handful of ice (optional)
In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!
carrot cake in a bowl
We love transforming our favorite desserts into nutrient-dense bundles of health-promoting goodness. Packed with beta-carotene and spice, this carrot cake smoothie is everything nice ... in a bowl! Top with your favorite add-ons, like our Grain-Free Nutty Granola, pecans, or shredded coconut.
Yield 1–2 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time None
CLEANSE
1 cup Coconut Milk
1 banana, frozen
1 cup chopped carrot
¼ avocado
1-in piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup spinach or romaine lettuce
1 tsp ground cinnamon
⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Pour into bowls, and enjoy immediately!
apple pie smoothie
This smoothie gives you all the flavors of apple pie without the sugar crash. One of our favorite low-sugar smoothies, this recipe features apples, which are low on the glycemic index, a great source of fiber, and rich in immune-boosting vitamin C. Plus, cinnamon helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
Yield 3 cups
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time None CLEANSE
2 cups Almond Milk
1 apple, cut into chunks (green if you like it tart, red if you like it sweet)
2 cups spinach
1-in piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into chunks
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Handful of ice (optional)
In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!
variation
For a warm smoothie, run the blender a little longer than usual (1–2 minutes will do the trick) until the drinking temperature is to your liking.
“get the glow” green smoothie
Want to know the truth about youthful, radiant-looking skin? It comes from the inside! Packed with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, this potent beauty elixir delivers. It also helps to detox and hydrate, two more essentials to glowing skin.
Yield 1 quart
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time None
CLEANSE
1½ cups plain coconut water
1 large cucumber, cut into chunks
2 heaping handfuls of baby kale
Juice of 1 lemon
½ avocado, frozen
1 ripe pear, cut into chunks (or stevia, to taste)
Set the blender to low, add the cacao nibs, and blend for 5 seconds. Top with more cacao nibs, and serve immediately.
note
Pasteurized boxed coconut water is not ideal and tends to be high in sugar. If you can find fresh young coconut, that’s the best choice. However, when convenience wins out, we reach for Harmless Harvest organic coconut water.
mint chocolate chip smoothie
Better than mint chocolate chip ice cream, this magical concoction has all the healthy magnificence of the refreshing flavor combination we love, without the bloat or sugar rush.
Yield 1 quart
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time None
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1 (13.5oz) can full-fat coconut milk, chilled for at least 4 hours
½ cup plain coconut water
1½ cups spinach
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
2 bananas, frozen
1 tsp coconut oil
¼ tsp peppermint extract
5–10 drops of liquid stevia (optional)
2 tbsp cacao nibs
1 In a high-speed blender, combine the coconut milk, coconut water, spinach, mint, bananas, coconut oil, peppermint, and stevia, if using. Blend on high until smooth.
2. In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until creamy, and enjoy immediately.
the great eliminator
As its name suggests, this smoothie is designed to help you get things moving. The trifecta of dandelion greens (a diuretic and great source of prebiotics), sprouts (high in living enzymes and good for digestion), and flaxseeds (a well-known remedy for constipation) do the trick to move the gunk out.
Yield 1 quart
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time None
CLEANSE
2 cups water
1 cup spinach
½ bunch dandelion greens
½ cup sprouts (any variety)
2 cups frozen peaches
2 tbsp ground flaxseeds
1–2 Medjool dates, pitted, or stevia, to taste
In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately.
spirulina smoothie
Spirulina, along with its cousin, chlorella, is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. This blue-green algae is our go-to green powder because it’s a complete protein that’s highly bioavailable.
Yield 1 quart
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time None
CLEANSE
1 cup Coconut Milk
1 cup water
1 banana, frozen
1 cup frozen mango
1-in piece fresh ginger, peeled
2 cups spinach
1 tsp spirulina
In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!