Smoothies are the starships of flavor, allowing you to explore the vast universe of health and wellness, one delicious sip at a time.  We encourage you to experiment with unique combinations of fruits, vegetables, and superfoods to create cosmic concoctions that not only tantalize your taste buds but also provide a nutritional warp speed to energize your day.  Boldly go where no blender has gone before, and embark on a journey through nature’s galaxy of vibrant flavors and nourishing goodness. Engage your senses and set a course for a healthier lifestyle with the warp-speed wonders of homemade smoothies!

Not yet ready to be a renegade researcher? We have you covered! Follow our Technical Guide to Smoothies below, and you’re sure to find a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more!

This guide contains top-secret galactic recipes for nutrient blends, AKA, “Smoothies”. Each recipe will contain a list of ingredients to be blended, as well as optional toppings for maximum visual and gustatory enjoyment. If you create any of these beverages, we would love to see them! Post pictures to Facebook or Instagram and tag us (@chicofarmersmarket for IG, @chicocertifiedfarmers’market for FB).

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The Orange Dream Theory

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen banana
• 3 frozen mandarins (peeled)
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings:

• unsweetened coconut flakes
• pine nuts

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The Apple Pie Nebula

Ingredients:

• 1 apple (cored and diced)
• 1/2 cup cooked sweet potato (cooled)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon almond butter
• 1 cup almond milk
• Ice cubes

Toppings:

• graham cracker crumbles
• cinnamon

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The Kiwi-per Belt

Ingredients:

• 2 kiwis (peeled and sliced)
• 1/2 cup cucumber (peeled and sliced)
• handful of spinach
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 1 cup coconut water

Toppings:

• sprig of mint
• dusting of matcha

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Planet Turmeric

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/2 orange (peeled and segmented)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 cup water
• Ice cubes

Toppings:

• honey drizzle
• dried pineapple

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Hyper Drive

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup iced coffee
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 2 frozen bananas
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 handful fresh mint
• 1 tbsp honey OR 2 pitted dates

Toppings:

• honey drizzle
• dusting of cocoa

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