Smoothies: A Great Way to Begin the Day!

This is a wonderful way to begin the day without the heaviness of breads or cereals. There are so many variations that you can easily make a different smoothie each day. This is a favorite with my children and it's so... good for them.

Mango Pineapple Smoothie

3 Cups Nut Milk (*homemade or store bought) or Rice Milk
2 Cups Frozen Pineapple
1 Cup Frozen Mango
1 Banana
2 Tsp Vanilla
3 Tbs Agave or other Natural Sweetner

Variations -
Add different fruit or a sprinkle of Hemp Seeds or Flax Seeds (high in Omega 3's) and/ or 1 Tbs of Coconut Butter, Green Powder/Spirulina to get the most out this breakfast drink.

To make fresh nut milk. Soak 1 cup almonds overnight in filtered water. Drain the water from the nuts the following morning. Place nuts in a blender with 3 cups filtered water and blend. Strain the milk through a collander or nut milk bag.