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ORANGE PINEAPPLE COCONUT SMOOTHIE
You can throw just about anything in a fruit smoothie to enhance its flavor such as honey, tofu, jams, any combination of fruits, peanut butter, juices, etc., but keep in mind it will effect the nutritional values.
1/4 cups orange juice 1/4 cups pineapple juice 1 tablespoon coconut milk 1/2 banana 1/4 teaspoons ginger root -- fresh, peeled, grated 1/2 cups crushed ice or 2 small ice cubes
can be made from fresh or dried coconut or purchased bottled.
Do not use the canned coconut mix for mixed drinks as it is very sweet and different. If using fresh coconut, cut coconut meat into 10 pieces & place equal amounts of coconut & hot water in food processor or blender.
Puree at high speed for a couple of minutes, let steep for 30 minutes. Then pour into a strainer set over a bowl. Press on the pulp and squeeze by the handful to extract as milk as possible. Pour the milk through a fine-mesh strainer.
For dried coconut: use 1 cup p unsweetened, dried coconut with 1 1/2 cups hot tap water. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Puree one minute and proceed as above. Will keep up to three days refrigerated and indefinitely, if frozen.
Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Stronger Bones : The sterols in Coconut mimic the action of progesterone, a key hormone for bone strength., experts at Indianas Purdue University. Plus, coconut oil nourishes the pancreas, so pancreatic enzymes cab better absorb bone fortifying minerals like Calcium.
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