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Summer Refreshers

Strawberry Popsicle

  • 1 can full fat coconut milk

  • 1 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

  • 1 medium banana, sliced

  • 1 tablespoons pure maple syrup (optional)

  • 12 paper cups (3 oz) and wooden pop sticks or desired popsicle mold

Place coconut milk, 1-1/2 cups strawberries, banana and sweetener in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour pureed mixture into molds, filling 3/4 full. Top molds with wooden stick holders. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.

Hibiscus Tea

  • 1 cups dried hibiscus flowers, rinsed

  • 1/2 cup dried or fresh mint

  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup

  • 1/2 cup fresh fruit chunks choice

  • 1/4 tsp of salt

  • 8 cups of water

Steep dried flowers in hot water 6 minutes. Strain the flowers. Serve over ice and fresh cut fruit chunks. Enjoy!

Mango Salad

  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • 1 large grass -fed ribeye

  • 1/2 cup Mango Cilantro Dressing (below)

Salad

  • 5 cups mix greens and lettuce, roughly chopped

  • 2 Cucumbers, diced

  • 1 carrot sliced thinly

  • 1 ripe Avocado, sliced or cubed

  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, roughly chopped

  • 1/2 cup Mango Cilantro Salad Dressing

    Start by marinating the ribeye in 1/2 cup mango cilantro salad dressing. Set aside for 15 minutes. Grill steak in the pan, and cook the steak for 7 minutes, turning halfway. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. To assemble the salad, add lettuce, cucumbers, carrot, avocado, cilantro and grilled steak to a large bowl. Pour the dressing on top and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Mango Dressing

  • 1 cup diced Mangoes

  • 1/2 cup packed Cilantro

  • 1 small thai chili or serrano

  • 3 Garlic Cloves

  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar

  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt

  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Blend or mix in a food processor until smooth

Latte Popsicles

  • 1 can full fat coconut milk

  • 5 large medjool dates (soak for 5 min in water)

  • 1 tsp instant organic coffee

  • 1/2 TBSP vanilla extract

  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

  • Pinch of salt

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Taste and add more coffee to your liking. Pour the mixture into Popsicle molds. Freeze until firm.