Sunny Day Sippers

Black Cherry Raspberry

Yields 2 servings

¼ cup cranberry juice1 cup pitted sweet black cherries½ cup raspberries1/3 cup plain soy or coconut yogurt4 ice cubes

Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Mango Lassi

Yields 2 servings

¾ cup vanilla soy, almond or coconut milk¼ cup vanilla soy, almond or coconut milk yogurt¾ tsp vanilla extract1½ cups chopped fresh mango, frozen½ tsp ground cardamom Agave nectar to tasteGround pistachios for garnish

Combine the milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, mango and cardamom and blend using low to high speeds until smooth. Add agave nectar to taste and blend again. Sprinkle ground pistachios over each serving.

Peachy Watermelon

Yields 2 servings

2-3 cups watermelon, seeded1 cup low-fat vegan vanilla yogurt1 cup frozen organic strawberries1 cup frozen organic sliced peaches

Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Seasonal Suppersr

Summer Salad Smoothie

Yields 2 servings

½ cup apple juice2 cups stemmed and chopped baby spinach, Swiss chard or kale1 apple, unpeeled, cored and chopped½ avocado, peeled and chopped½ cup cilantro leaves1 Tbsp fresh lime juice1 Tbsp matcha (fine green tea powder)1 Tbsp milled flax seeds¼ cup vegan protein powder

Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Tomato Smoothie

Yields 2 servings

2 cups tomatoes, chopped½ cup tomato juice¼ cup apple juice½ cup carrots¼ cup celery, chopped Tabasco or other hot sauce to taste2 cups ice

Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Cool as a Cucumber Smoothie

Yields 2 servings

1 cup apple juice1 cup sliced sweet apple¼ cup applesauce½ cup sliced carrots½ cup cucumber, peeled and sliced2 cups iceDash of nutmeg or cinnamon (optional)

Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.