Creamy Avocado Berry Smoothie with Raw Brown Whole Flax Seeds

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Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

1 ripe avocado
16 ounces coconut milk*
handful frozen berries
1-2 teaspoons ground flax

Put everything in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Pour in a glass and serve.

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Pumpkin & Coconut Nog

Pumpkin & Coconut Nog

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Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

2 cups coconut milk*
1 banana, peeled (frozen works best but not required)
¼ cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon allspice
dash salt
½ teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup maple syrup
ice, optional

In a blender, combine all ingredients. Puree until mixture is smooth and pour into glasses.

Alternatively, you can serve the nog warm.

Note: Banana isn’t required but does add some sweetness and creaminess.

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Ginger Strawberry Grapefruit Smoothie

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Servings: yields three 1 3/4-cup servings
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

1 grapefruit, peeled, skins removed, and seeded
2 cups frozen strawberries
1 honey crisp or pink lady apple, cored and sliced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup coconut water
1 tablespoon coconut cream concentrate*

Prepare coconut cream concentrate, then add to the blender with all the other ingredients and pulse until smooth.

Serve with slices of fresh, tangy grapefruit.

Note: Leftover smoothie can be made into popsicles.

*Learn how to prepare coconut cream concentrate for use in a smoothie. Watch this video here.

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