GOOD FOOD TASTER RECIPE:
ALMOND MILK SMOOTHIE

This is a perfect spring/summer breakfast that keeps you going right through until lunchtime. It also makes a great mid-afternoon energy boost. Loved by kids and adults alike, it’s very quick and easy to make in a blender, smoothie maker or even with a handheld blender.

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Ingredients:
50g (handful/a cup) almonds
1-2 cups water
1 tsp – 1 tsp organic extra virgin coconut oil
PLUS:
Option 1: avocado and raw honey or an apple
Option 2: apple, banana, handful of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries

1. Soak a handful of almonds overnight (or for 12 hours), drain and rinse.
2. Put almonds in a blender with 1 cup water.
3. Whizz up for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add 1 tsp of organic coconut oil (or more to taste). Blend for 1 minute.

Option1:
1. Add ½ an avocado and a chopped apple or some raw honey to sweeten.
2. Blend until creamy – add more water if necessary, depending on how thick you like it.
Makes approx. 700ml – 1 large glass.

Option2:
1. Add a banana and summer strawberries, raspberries and or blueberries (if you can’t get fresh, you can use organic frozen berries).
2. Blend for a further minute.
3. Add up to 1 more cup water to thin to desired consistency.
Makes approx. 1300ml – 2 large glasses (to share, or put half in an airtight container and have as a snack later)

You can add your supplements to these smoothies, such as oils, lecithin and bee pollen. Soaked linseeds can be blended into the nut milk before adding the fruit. Or you could also try using different nuts or seeds instead of the almonds.

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Next workshop:

Saturday 16th OCtober2010
at Hove Park School

£45 for morning or afternoon only,
or £80 for all day (includes tasters and lunch)
£40/£75 early bird discount

Morning Workshop (Part 1)
10am-1pm
SAVOURY
~ MEALTIMES ~
The morning will focus on tasty summer breakfasts, lunches and evening meals.
You will cook some simple, delicious dishes to eat for lunch, showing that healthy eating can be easy and enjoyable for all the family.

Afternoon Workshop (Part 2)
1.30pm-4.30pm
SWEET
~ SNACKS & TREATS ~
We’ll show you how you can still enjoy seasonal sweet foods whilst eating healthily.
You will be making and eating some yummy snacks and seasonal desserts and treats that you will find hard to believe are good for you.

All recipes are gluten free and sugar free, with vegetarian and vegan options.

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