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Nothing says summer like a Summer Berrylicious Smoothie
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ummer is finally here and I can’t think of a better way to kick off the sunny season. I love this smoothie because it is gluten free, non-dairy and loaded with Omega 3 and fiber. Best of all it is berrylicious!
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Summer Berrylicious Smoothies Makes two 10-ounce or four 5-ounce smoothies. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed berries — strawberry, blueberry, blackberry. 1 frozen medium banana. 1 Tbs Spectrum Chia Seed. 6 oz Coconut flavored Amande cultured Almondmilk Yogurt. 1 Tbs local raspberry honey. 1/2 tsp cinnamon. 1 cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk — Turtle
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GLUTEN free foodies By lisa garza Mountain SoDelicious. A few tips and thoughts: Not all Chia seeds are just chia seeds, some brands have other ingredients and are produced on shared equipment, not gluten free. Spectrum Essentials is the best gluten free Chia seed that I have found so far. Be sure to keep the handy self-zip bag in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. Chia seeds are loaded with antioxidants and Omega 3, are easily digestible and high in fiber. I like to use local honey to help with my allergies. I also add Quercitin, not listed in the ingredients, to naturally help my allergies
and inflammation. Contact your local naturopath for more information. As you know, I am a big fan of cinnamon because it helps to level out blood sugar when you are consuming sugar, especially from fruit. The cinnamon enhances the fruit flavors too. Frozen bananas?! I buy a bunch, peel them and slip them into a freezer bag. Notice, no ice used, only true flavors and nothing is watered down. I love the antioxidant properties from all the rich, dark-colored berries. The flavors together just say ... Summer! I love, love, love, my Summer Berrylicious Smoothie! Happy summer. Salud! — Lisa Garza’s Gluten Free Foodies blog is one of the more popular blogs on Sound Publishing Co.’s websites.