Breakfast Quinoa & Cucumber Smoothie

Makes 2 servings
2 c. apple cider or almond milk
1 c. (soaked or rinsed) quinoa
salt (to taste)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1-2 Tbsp. maple syrup
1/4 c. slivered almonds or walnuts
1/2 c. berries or fruit of your choice


Combine cider (or almond milk), quinoa and dash of salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes. Pour into a bowl, add cinnamon and drizzle maple syrup on top. Add nuts and fruit.

Recipe from DishingWell

Cooling Cucumber Summer Smoothie
Try this for a simple, cleansing, and delicious summer smoothie. It not too sweet, and is a nice blend of vegetables, fruits and herbs.

In your blender combine:
• 2 cups cold filtered water
• 1 large organic cucumber
• 2 organic apples
• 2 or 3 sprigs of mint leaves, plucked off the stem
• ice (optional if you want it icy, I usually don’t add it)

This is a great and easy way to get a whole cucumber into your diet. Often, people only consume two little slices of cucumber that comes on a tossed salad.

If you buy organic, it’s okay to eat the skin, which is a great source of beautifying zinc. Other skin-enhancing compounds include silica and Vitamin C. Ahh, easy on the palate and pretty for the skin. This is one you should definitely try!

Recipe from Kimberly Snyder