by Merja on June 11, 2013

This is a perfect smoothie for hot summer days. Refreshing, cooling and sweet. Best enjoyed with a pink glass straw and a good book while listening to your favorite music. Ingredients: 250 – 300 ml coconut water 1 banana 1-2 dl blueberries 2 tsp acai powder 2 tbsb raw cacao powder 1/1 – 1 tsp [...]
tagged as Berries, Raw cacao, Smoothies and Drinks

Chia seeds are a staple in my kitchen because using them is extremely easy, quick and healthy. They are packed full of protein, calcium, potassium, antioxidants, iron, omega 3′s and are a great source of fiber. I always notice an improvement in my digestion, and they are delicate on my sensitive stomach. Chia seeds are [...]
tagged as Berries, Desserts, Hemp, Raw cacao

Greetings from Toronto! This week I have been able to get fresh herbs, kale and other leafy greens from an organic garden. What a joy it is to enjoy a freshly made green smoothie outside in the sunshine! Today’s take from the garden included kale, basil and mint. Approximate ingredients: 2,5 dl coconut water 3 [...]
tagged as Berries, Coconut, Kale, Smoothies and Drinks

Berries might be one of the food groups that I love the most. I use them daily in smoothies, put them on my porridge, pancakes, or eat just plain or with coconut yoghurt. Berries provide us loads of antioxidants and brighten our day with vivid colors. At our summer cottage in Finland we have dozens [...]
tagged as Berries, Coconut, Smoothies and Drinks

During the winter months, and especially near Christmas I always start to use cinnamon and cardamom way more. Both of them are traditionally used during the festive season, and are also warming spices. They are great to add to smoothies, and wonderful also in quinoa porridge, or different soups. Berry Delightful Smoothie: 2,5 dl of [...]
tagged as Berries, Medicinal Plants, Smoothies and Drinks, Spices