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Banana-Peanut Butter Smoothie
Elvis would have loved this…so will your kids. It's better than any milk shake.
Makes 2 Servings Preparation Time: 5 Minutes

1 banana
6 ounces low-fat vanilla soy milk
1 tablespoon peanut butter (no sugar, salt or oil added)
8 ice cubes
2 tablespoons Naturade Vegetables Protein Powder, optional
2 teaspoons maple syrup

Put all the ingredients into a blender with 1/4 cup water and puree until smooth.

Black Chai Tea
This tea is absolutely incredible. It's rich, satisfying and has just enough caffeine in it to give you a jump start if needed. Try steaming the soy milk and making a chai soy cappuccino. Look out, Starbucks! Serve the hot tea with Carob Banana Biscotti.
Makes 6 Servings Preparation Time: 12 Minutes

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 black tea bags (Celestial Seasonings Vanilla Maple Black Tea is good)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 1/4 cups low-fat almond milk, or vanilla soy milk
3 tablespoons sucanat sugar
2 tablespoons honey

1. Heat 2 1/2 cups of water in a small saucepan and add the vanilla, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sucanat and honey. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes more, and remove from the stove. Steep the tea bags in the mixture for 5 minutes. Strain into a container and store for up to 7 days.

2. To serve hot, mix the tea concentrate with the almond milk and heat in a small saucepan, but do not boil. To prepare a single serving, mix equal parts of the tea concentrate with low-fat almond milk or vanilla soy milk and heat in a small pan, but do not boil.

To serve cold, chill the concentrate and serve with equal amounts of low-fat almond or vanilla soy milk over ice.

Breakfast Of Champions
I drink this every morning the way I would a cup of coffee. I prefer to drink this on an empty stomach, and then I wait one hour before eating any solid food. It really gets my metabolism started and peaks my energy for a great way to start the day.
Makes 1 Serving Preparation Times: 5 Minutes

1 tablespoon Ultra Green Defense (Probiotic Formula)
1 package Alacer E-mergen-c plus minerals (6grams)
2 tablespoons Naturade Vegetable Protein Powder
1 banana, peeled and frozen
1 cup chilled water

Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Serve immediately.

Frozen Soy-Banana Cappuccino
This is a fantastic twist on regular cappuccino. The banana gives this coffee drink a sweeter and thicker texture. As an option, serve with 1 to 2 tablespoons of Naturade Vegetable Protein Powder for a pre-workout meal that will keep you buzzing through your day.
Makes 2 Servings Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

1/4 cup brewed espresso coffee
1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional
1 banana, peeled and frozen
1/2 cup low-fat, vanilla soy milk
Ice

In a blender, puree all the ingredients with ice to taste, and serve.

Green Chai Tea
Serve this chai tea hot with the Orange Spiced Spelt Biscotti.
Makes 6 Servings Preparation Time: 12 Minutes

4 thin slices fresh ginger
6 green tea bags (Celestial Seasonings is good)
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground anise seed
2 1/4 cups low-fat almond milk or vanilla soy milk
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons sucanat sugar
3 tablespoons fruit juice concentrate, or honey

1. Heat 2 1/2 cups of water in a small saucepan with the ginger, cardamom, anise and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes more and remove from the stove. Steep the tea bags in the spice mixture for 5 minutes. Strain into a container and store up to 1 week.

2. To serve, mix the tea concentrate with the almond milk and heat in a small saucepan, but do not boil. To prepare a single cup, mix equal parts of the tea concentrate with almond milk.

Hot Spiced Soy Apple Cider
This delicious apple cider will whisk your imagination to the Swiss Alps for an après-ski experience to remember. If you wear a fake cast and hang out around the fire, you're guaranteed to make friends.
Makes 6 Servings Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

2 cups apple cider
6 tablespoons maple syrup
One 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 cups low-fat almond, vanilla, or plain soy milk
4 cinnamon sticks
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 oranges)

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the cider with the ginger and cinnamon sticks. Add the orange juice and maple syrup. Let mull for 15 minutes over low heat-do not bring to a boil.

2. Add the soy milk and serve in coffee mugs with cinnamon sticks.

Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie
The very berry flavor of this smoothie is refreshing on a warm summer day after a great workout. You can substitute any berry you like for a twist on this smoothie.
Makes 2 Servings Preparation Time: 5 Minutes

1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
2 tablespoons Naturade Vegetable Protein Powder, optional
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 oranges)

Put all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth.

NOTE:
Freeze cleaned fruit like bananas, strawberries, mangoes and peaches, when they are ripe. This will eliminate the need for adding ice when making smoothies.

Vanilla-Soy Cappuccino
The flavor of the vanilla gives this twist on traditional cappuccino a slight marshmallow taste. If you really have a sweet tooth, try adding a dash of maple syrup. On a hot humid summer day, try making iced soy cappuccino. Simply pour your cappuccino into a glass of ice and you're ready to go.
Makes 1 Serving Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

2 shots (approximately 6 tablespoons) brewed espresso
1/2 cup low-fat, vanilla soy milk

Put the espresso in a coffee mug. Heat the soy milk to 140°F to 150°F, but do not boil. Pour over the espresso, and serve. Low-fat soy milk steams better than regular soy milk.

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