Extraordinary Health Magazine Extraordinary Health Vol 22 | Page 19

3-Point Pumpkin Smoothie INGREDIENTS 1 scoop Garden of Life® Vanilla Spiced Chai RAW Meal 2 cups organic unsweetened almond milk ½ cup organic pumpkin puree 1 ½ cups frozen organic banana chunks 10 drops SweetLeaf® liquid stevia, cinnamon or vanilla cream flavor SERVES 1 PREPARATION Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. Savor the rich and creamy taste of pumpkin pie for your game day celebration with nothing but healthy ingredients. By: Gwen Eager, Certified RAW, Vegan Chef and Garden of Life Educator First Down Yogurt & Avocado Dip INGREDIENTS SERVES 8 4 ripe organic avocados, peeled and chopped 1 cup of organic, plain, whole fat probiotic-rich Greek yogurt 4 Tablespoons fresh organic cilantro, chopped 2 Tablespoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon Celtic sea salt 1 organic garlic clove, minced ½ cup finely chopped organic onion 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice PREPARATION Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Serve with sprouted tortillas, pita or chips. Recipe courtesy of a Garden of Life fan RAW Protein 2-Minute Warning Chewies Note: You can even use your grill to make these yummy, healthy chewies! INGREDIENTS PREPARATION 3 cups rolled old-fashioned oats 1 cup of organic brand peanut butter ½ cup vanilla almond milk or regular milk 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup Garden of Life Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (can also substitute ¼ cup butter, if you prefer) 1 scoop or one packet of Garden of Life RAW Protein Vanilla or Original flavor 1 Tablespoon stevia extract Recipe courtesy of Rhonda Price, Director of Media and Public Relations at Garden of Life In a large saucepan, mix the stevia extract, coconut oil and almond milk. Bring to a full boil for one minute and stir the mixture constantly so it does not stick to the pan. Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla, stirring until peanut butter is completely melted. Stir in the oats and RAW Protein, and stir well with a wooden spoon until combined. Quickly drop spoonfuls on sheets of wax or parchment paper and cool completely. Enjoy!!