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Winter ‘Bu Smoothie

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Polar vortex is taking over much of the U.S., but here in Malibu, winter is feeling a bit like summer 😉 So whether you are stuck in the snow or have your toes in the sand, kick back with this refreshing, tropical Winter ‘Bu Smoothie. Here is the ‘Bu at dawn: Winter Mali(‘Bu) Smoothie  1 cup natural coconut water 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 ripe banana 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks 1 cup baby spinach 2 fresh/frozen slices of pineapple 1 tbs chia seeds wedge of lime mint to garnish ice Blend until smooth. Sip to soothe. The ‘Bu during the day: #thebluffs at dusk: #elmatador at sunset: #nofilter

Ancient Grains Protein Smoothie Bowl

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Ancient Grains Protein Smoothie Bowl Start your morning with over 30 grams of protein with this quick, thick smoothie. Spoon required. Makes 1-2 servings Ingredients: 1 cup Voskos (or Fage/Chobani) plain greek yogurt (0%); I tend to use voskos or fage since these have the highest protein content, but Chobani is the smoothest of the three 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1 ripe banana 1 tbsp flax meal 1 tbsp almond butter 1 tsp chia seeds Splash of almond milk Your favorite granola to top! Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Add almond milk as needed if it gets too thick to blend depending on your blender. You can experiment by adding other superfoods like quinoa, maca, hempseed, buckwheat; just be creative with your combinations. You can even add your favorite protein powder for added protein. I can recommend Progenex More Muscle and Recovery proteins–probably the best tasting whey protein I have ever tried. You can order it here: http://www.progenexusa.com/Shop.aspx?afid=PSHAH Use discount code “PSHAH” at checkout for sweet savings!

Sweet n’ Spicy Lychee Paneer Curry

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Rakshabandhan is around the corner, so here is a great recipe to make for your family lunch or dinner! It is a creative twist to the normal Paneer Butter Masala curry with a sweet and spicy kick! This recipe can also be made vegan by substituting extra-firm tofu for the paneer, and a non-dairy milk. Sweet n’ Spicy Lychee Paneer Curry Ingredients: Servings: 5 4 medium tomatoes (250 g), chopped and pureed 1 cup paneer cubes, or as preffered (for vegan version, use extra firm tofu) 15 fresh lychees, peeled, seeded and quartered or 1 can lychees, quartered* 1/3 cup lychee juice (if using canned lychees, you can use the 1/4 cup of the syrup from the can) 1 fresh thai chilli (ground) if you like it spicy Paneer Butter Masala or Paneer Makhani masala + 1 cup cold milk** Cilantro to garnish *Make sure that the tough seedy skin is removed from the inside of the lychee **I use Rasoi Magic’s “No onion, No Garlic” ready spice mix for this; it’s quick, easy, and Jain! If …

Chai-Spiced Cashew Custard Fruit Tarts

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You know when you walk into a cute little cafe and see those pastries and desserts arranged perfectly in the glass cases? Now you can make a healthier and animal product free version yourself! Fortunately, they don’t run $6 a piece either 😛 Yup, this recipe is entirely raw, vegan, and Jain. No oven necessary. It’s all natural. Best of all, you’ll look like a professional pastry chef 😛 Chai-Spiced Cashew Custard Fruit Tarts makes 8-10 four inch tarts Ingredients: Crust: 2 cups oats (rolled oats work great since they are extra chewy) 2 cups chopped prunes, dried figs, or dates (I used prunes here. Maybe try a mixture? Or even throw in some raisins, dried apricots, or dried mango!) Creamy Custard Filling: 200 grams unsalted cashews, soaked for 30 minutes (maybe try other types of nuts too, like marcona almonds or macadamia nuts) 2 whole ripe bananas 1/2 cup agave nectar 1 tsp vanilla + vanilla pod seeds if you like 1/2 cup brewed chai tea (I used 2 tea chai tea bags) 2 …