Superfood Smoothies: 100 Delicious, Energizing & Nutrient-dense Recipes

by Julie Morris

Overview

Power up the blender with New York Times bestselling author Julie Morris for an energy boost, a gentle cleanse, and a healthier lifestyle.

Everyone loves smoothies—and this is the ultimate smoothie book, written by Julie Morris, author of Superfood Kitchen and a superfood expert! Morris whips up 100 nutrient-rich, plant-based recipes using the world's most antioxidant-, vitamin- and mineral-packed foods, and offers innovative culinary methods for making your smoothies incredibly nutritious and delicious.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454905592
Publisher:	Union Square & Co.
Publication date:	05/07/2013
Series:	Julie Morris's Superfoods , #2
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	308,906
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Julie Morris is a Los Angeles-based natural food chef and advocate of whole, plant-based foods and superfoods. She has worked in the natural food industry for close to a decade as a recipe developer, writer, cooking show host, and spokesperson and executive chef for Navitas Naturals, a fair-trade company that specializes in 100% organic superfoods. Her mission is simple: to share recipes and nutrition tips that make a vibrantly healthy lifestyle both easy to achieve and delicious to follow. To learn more about Julie and superfoods visit juliemorris.net.

Table of Contents

Foreword vi

Introduction vii

Part 1 Glowing by the Glassful x

Smoothies: The Perfect form for Function 2

Superfood Smoothie Principles 3

Smoothie Basics 7

Creating the Best Smoothie 7

Smoothies vs. Juices 13

Building Your Smoothie 14

Superfood Smoothie Essentials 16

The "Super 15" 16

Adventurous Superfoods 33

Cost-cutting Techniques 34

Tools 36

The Nutritional Rewards of Smoothies 38

Built-in Benefits 38

Bonus Benefits 40

Part 2 The Smoothies 42

How Much Smoothie Should I Drink? 44

Recipes

Fruity & Light 46

Green & Vibrant 76

Rich & Creamy 106

Stealth Blends 138

Premium Blends 156

Superfood Shots 176

What Happened To My Smoothie? 180

Storing Smoothies 180

Part 3 Extras 182

Charts, Guides, and Resources

Making Nut & Seed Milks 184

Superfood Substitution Cheat Sheet 185

Conversion Chart 186

Resource Guide 187

References 188

Acknowledgments 189

Smoothies by Benefit Index 190

Index 195

Editorial Reviews

Morris, in her rhapsodic introduction, makes it clear from the outset that she's an unabashed smoothie enthusiast, and this collection of 100 smoothies for all occasions makes a persuasive, pro-smoothie argument. Using a base of 15 "superfoods", Morris (Superfood Kitchen) shows readers how they can craft tasty, creamy smoothies to target specific health and dietary needs such as boosting one's immune system, amping up protein, or strengthening bones. Once readers have stocked their pantry, they're free to create a plethora of smoothies for friends, family, and even pets (via a Doggie Smoothie composed of peanut butter, kale, banana, hemp protein powder, and chia seeds). Recipes range from familiar fruit-based smoothies to more exotic combinations such as Banana Romaine, Red Velvet Cake, Apple with Broccoli, and Sea Buckthorn Carrot. There's plenty to like in terms of taste, flavor, and texture, but the book's greatest challenge is connecting readers to ingredients like "cracked wall" algae for chlorella powder, freeze-dried macqui berry powder, and sea buckthorn. Granted, a source list is provided, enabling those with patience and Internet access to get the requisite ingredients, but it's those with a reliable blender and even more reliable (and well stocked) health food store who will get the most out of the book. (May)

Publishers Weekly

According to natural food chef Morris (Superfood Kitchen), blended, plant-based smoothies—which contain more fiber, protein, and fat than pressed juices—can support a healthy lifestyle. With a high-speed blender, readers can try unique combinations like cucumber mint, tahini mulberry, and acai almond. Morris includes resources for the more obscure nutrient-boosting additives (e.g., camu powder, maqui berry powder, chlorophyll drops) and offers plenty of supplementary content, like a health benefit index, an ingredient glossary, and a guide to homemade nut and seed milks. VERDICT Interesting flavors, thoughtful visual design, and a focus on natural foods distinguish this title from others in the genre.

Library Journal