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All smoothies are quick to make and enjoy, but this smoothie is full of natural protein and the  vitamins and minerals needed for muscle strength and vitality plus carbohydrates for energy.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. milk or milk substitute (rice milk, nut milk, soy milk)
• 1 tablespoon natural creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon carob powder or 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey or fructose sweetener
• 1 tablespoon rice bran
• 1 tablespoon rice protein powder
• ¼ teaspoon gluten-free vanilla
• ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
• sprinkle salt as desired

Equipment

Blender.

Process

Add the milk or substitute to blender then add rest of ingredients.  Blend on high speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until thick and creamy.  Makes one serving.

Whip up this smoothie for a fast, nutritious breakfast that is rich in calcium, protein, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B6, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc and probiotics. Peanuts are a significant source of resveratrol, a chemical studied for potential anti-aging effects and also associated with reduced cardiovascular disease and reduced cancer risk. Ounce for ounce, peanuts contain almost 30 times as much resveratrol as grapes, which often are touted as being one of the few good sources of the antioxidant.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana
• ¼ cup silken tofu
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• ¼ cup calcium fortified orange juice
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon rice protein
• raw honey to taste, about a teaspoon

Equipment

A blender.

Process

Put all ingredients into a blender and liquefy.  Add some ice if you like it colder. Pour into tall glass to serve.

This tangy, refreshing lemon-ade has stood the test of time not just for extracting loads of vitamin C from the rind, but for exceptional taste. Someone can always be found to do the stomping, especially children. Makes a quart. New wooden stompers can be easily bought, or have fun looking for the old, turned ones found at garage sales or flea markets.

Ingredients

• 1 large fresh lemon
• 1/2 cup Gluten Free Works fructose
• 1 quart of fresh water

Equipment

A heavy glass pitcher and a wooden stomper.

Process

1. Scrub the lemon with baking soda on a clean wet cloth.
2. Rinse well then cut into thin slices.
3. Toss the lemon slices into the pitcher with the fructose.
4. Stomp a few minutes until the juice is rendered, but not so long as to mash the rinds.
5. Stir, add ice cubes and enjoy!