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coconut citrus sunshine smoothie /  by Lindsey | Dolly and Oatmeal

the last few weeks of winter are here and they're not letting up around these parts.  it's bitter cold, icy sidewalks, dirty snow, and wind that hurts your face and makes you want to cry.  sunshine in all and any form is needed...desperately. while i'm usually sipping on hot tea, warm lemon water, or bits of coffee here and there, i've been opting for a cooler, citrusy beverage as of late perhaps to summon a brighter perspective.

my husband isn't the biggest fruit consumer, so when i had a boat ton of citrus leftover from a project, i went to making my favorite juice this time of year, as well as develop a more substantial variety in the form of a creamy smoothie.  i wanted something texturally thick, but fluid; slightly sweet, and creamy - almost like a childhood creamsicle, but more nutritionally sound.  while i was going for more of a breakfast-y dessert smoothie, than a traditional greens 'n fruit smoothie, you can surely partake in this drink and still feel light and invigorated.  in went my fave, fave, fave coconut yogurt (full of probiotics ---> happy belly!), hydrating coconut water, various citrus fruits for color and flavor, some warming nuggets of fresh ginger, a bit of maple syrup to round out the acidity; some chia seeds, bee pollen, and turmeric for their lovely anti-inflammatory properties and amino acids.  basically a super high-vibe, slurp-able creamiscle! (and bonus, if you want to make your own coconut milk yogurt, izy's got you covered in a recent article on the kitchn!)

warmth, sunshine + smoothies! xo

coconut citrus sunshine smoothie (gf + v)

usually when i make smoothies i add as i go, which is really what i did here - there's no real math to it, so feel free to start with less and add more as you go.  the result of the ingredient amounts below is a fairly fluid smoothie that thickens over time as the chia seeds activate, about 10 minutes.  

| makes 4 servings |

  • 1 cup coconut water, cold
  • 1 cup coconut yogurt (or preferred yogurt)
  • 1 navel orange, peeled, cut, and seeds removed
  • 1 ruby red grapefruit, peeled, cut, and seeds removed
  • 1 blood orange, peeled, cut, and seeds removed
  • 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, extra to top (1 teaspoon fresh turmeric)
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds, extra to top
  • 1 teaspoon bee pollen, extra to top

instructions

  • place all ingredients into a high-speed blender; blend on high until smooth and bubbly.  taste and adjust, adding more syrup or turmeric.  you can serve immediately, or wait 5-10 minutes for the chia seeds to activate, resulting in a thicker smoothie.   serve, and sprinkle tops with some more chia seeds, bee pollen, and turmeric

more beverage goodness:

microgreen + mango juice

microgreen + mango juice

rejuvenating citrus juice

rejuvenating citrus juice

almond-macadamia milk

almond-macadamia milk

turmeric-miso soup w/ shiitakes, turnips + soba noodles /  by Lindsey | Dolly and Oatmeal

life seems to be getting back into a more consistent rhythm and flow post-holiday season.  my early morning routine of yoga and a cup of tea have returned, easy breakfasts whipped together in a flash, weekday evenings where my me and my husband catch each other up on our days, and dinners that include more wholesomeness and less of the not-so-good stuff! i was especially careful over the holidays not to overdo it with the mentality of "it's the holidays, i can eat whatever i want!" but more of an intentional approach to meals and eating.  i spent a chunk of time removed from all things computer/phone, and instead plugged myself into time with family, leaving me super grounded. during that time, it got me thinking and reassessing what i'm doing here with this space.  i have always wanted to share recipes in the hope of inspiring people to get in the kitchen, perhaps eat less take-out, and be more mindful about what they put into their bodies.  so, i have resolved to make this more of a point going forward!

when gardenista asked me to develop an invigorating, post-holiday, one-pot meal, i gathered together some of my go-to healing ingredients and prepared this simple, nourishing meal.  i started with miso as the base of this soup because it's great way to boost your immune system, promote digestion, and give any soup an awesome umami flavor.  fresh turmeric was added for an anti-inflammatory purposes - perhaps to help repair a weak system after the consumption of too many holiday treats, along with 2 all-stars: shiitake mushrooms, and turnips for sweet, earthy flavors.  to round this dish out and make it more of a substantial meal, soba noodles were added as well, which offer their own lovely flavor.  my husband and i have been eating this soup for a quick meal, when we feel the onset of a cold, or for days when it's -9° and we need some warmth in our bodies!  and today, you can find the recipe over at the lovely gardenista!  

love, warmth + miso, everyone! xo 

my go-to rejuvenating citrus juice /  by Lindsey | Dolly and Oatmeal

this is the time of year after the holidays, new year's, and valentine's day when it sets in that we've got another solid month of hardcore winter.  i feel pale, drained, and suuuuper vitamin d deprived, this is when i call in the troops.  extra anti-inflammatories (i'm looking at you, turmeric, chia seeds, healthy fats, etc., etc.,), vitamin c up the ying-yang, hella tea and warm lemon water.  of course i'm also trying to chomp down on healthy meals but all i really want is chocolate and waffles...in that order. this weather is tough, especially this year- dry skin, ceiling leaks, water damage, and sidewalks full of soup-y slush.  i'm over you, winter.

so, this juice has everything in it to give me the extra energy i need to get through a long and cold day: apple cider vinegar to help my skin and aid in digestion, oranges and coconut water to keep my body and skin hydrated, and turmeric to add some earthiness, but also for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.   it is seriously one of the things i start my day with, or if i don't have the time in the morning, i make in the afternoon to restore my lost energy.  if you're not used to the taste of apple cider vinegar - the tanginess might be something to get accustomed to. although i have never tried, you could omit the vinegar if it's really offensive to you and replace it with equal parts lemon juice.  cheers, friends! xo

rejuvenating citrus juice

serves 2 - makes about 3 cups

i doubled the amounts here for 2, simply halve the recipe for 1 serving.  alternatively, you could also use a juicer instead of a high-speed blender.  

adapted from The Colorful Kitchen

ingredients

  • 2 cara cara or navel oranges, peels removed
  • 2 blood oranges, peels removed
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons raw agave nectar
  • 6 coconut water ice cubes (or water ice cubes)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

tools

  • high-speed blender (or juicer)
  • fine mesh sieve

instructions

  • place all ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth
  • place a clean glass below a fine mesh sieve, and strain half the juice - i like a mix of half pulp and half juice.  alternatively, you can strain all of the juice or none of it, totally delicious either way and totally up to you!

enjoy!