Carob Protein Smooooothie from Raw Energy in a Glass

By Stephanie L. Tourles

Start the new year on a nutritious note!

carob-protein-smooooothie-from-raw — Bananas, raw carob, nut butter, and vanilla are a perfect post-workout treat

Author Stephanie Tourles recommends this superfood-packed smoothie recipe to boost your energy and keep your mind sharp.

She writes: “It’s also the perfect solution for those seeking an alternative to dairy-, soy-, and egg-based protein drinks. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!”

Carob Protein Smoothie

The dried, brown powder from the carob fruit pod is an often-overlooked ingredient, and that’s too bad because it adds an amazingly smooth, silky texture to shakes and smoothies, plus it’s deliciously sweet. Carob contains ample nutrients that beautify hair, skin, and nails, plus plenty of pectin, a beneficial fiber that promotes regularity. This smoothie delivers a balanced energy that will keep your engine running for quite some time, yet is calming to the nervous system. It makes a wonderful meal substitute for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

1½ cups purified water
3 medium or 4 small bananas, peeled, cut into chunks
4 tablespoons raw cashew, almond, or sunflower seed butter
2–4 tablespoons raw carob powder (use the greater amount for intense carob flavor)
1 teaspoon natural vanilla flavoring
Pinch of sea salt

Directions

Put the water, bananas, nut or seed butter, carob, vanilla, and salt in a blender and purée until thick and smooth, about 30 seconds.
Serve in glasses or insulated mugs. This blend is high in natural sugars, fats, and fiber, so sip very slowly and “chew” each sip, mixing well with your saliva so that it digests with ease. No gulping, please. Savor the rich, creamy carob goodness.

A good source of: vitamins B, C, and E, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, other trace minerals, healthy fat, protein, tryptophan, complex carbohydrates, natural sugars, and fiber

EXCERPTED FROM RAW ENERGY IN A GLASS © STEPHANIE TOURLES.

Raw Energy in a Glass

by Stephanie L. Tourles

Boost your energy with all-natural smoothies, shakes, green drinks, power shots, and fermented beverages. Best-selling author Stephanie Tourles offers more than 120 delicious and super-nutritious recipes that can be made with a common kitchen blender. Brighten your day with drinks like Green Grapefruit Refresher, Ginger-Lime Mocktini, Pain-Away Chlorella Smoothie, and Sunbutter Banana Protein Shake. With plenty of vegan options and a variety of natural sweeteners to choose from, there’s no shortage of nourishing, energizing, and irresistible choices.

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$22.95 CAD

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About the Author

Stephanie L. Tourles is the best-selling author of Pure Skin Care,Stephanie Tourles's Essential Oils: A Beginner's Guide, Organic Body Care Recipes, Hands-On Healing Remedies, and Raw Energy. She is a certified foot and hand reflexologist and aromatherapist—and a licensed massage therapist and holistic esthetician. Tourles also has a strong background in Western and Ayurvedic herbalism. She lives in Marble Falls, Texas.

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