We call this the Winter Smoothie Blues Syndrome (WSBS).
The WSBS occurs in women and men of all ages as a result of drinking too many cold morning beverages throughout the winter months. Symptoms include chattering teeth, shivering, cold hands and feet, and the need to sit at your office desk with a warm woolly blanket.
If you suffer from WSBS then you have to try a warm smoothie!
Yes, you read that correctly. Today’s recipe is for a warm winter smoothie that will leave you feeling nice and cozy!
Sometimes late winter inspiration is hard to come by as we anticipate spring. But while we were strolling the aisles of the market a few days ago these beautiful red pears caught our eye.
Pears are full of fiber, which means they are great for your digestive system. The cinnamon will help regulate your blood sugar – and fight off bad stomach bacteria! But the best part of this smoothie is the uber quick and easy, Homemade Cashew Milk.
Did you know that cashews are nature’s anti-depressant? That’s right! It’s been said that just two handfuls of cashews per day can elevate your mood and improve your mental health.
This warming green smoothie is guaranteed to get you through the last stretch of winter with a smile on your face.
Have you tried a warm smoothie yet? We’d love to hear from you so be sure to leave us a comment below and share your Winter Smoothie Blues with us. Join us on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtags #WSBS and #warmsmoothie.
With warm smoothie love,
Spiced Pear Warm Winter Smoothie
Yield: 1 quart
Ingredients for Homemade Cashew Milk:
1 cup cashews, soaked for 4 hours then drained and rinsed 4 cups water
Ingredients for Spiced Pear Warm Winter Smoothie:
1 cup of Homemade Cashew Milk 1 cup warm water 1 pear 1-2 tsp. cinnamon 1” knob of fresh ginger, peeled 1 TB. hemp seeds 2 cups spinach
Instructions:
To make the cashew milk, combine cashews and 4 cups of water in a high-speed blender until creamy. Store in a glass jar for up to 5 days.
To make the smoothies, combine 1 cup cashew milk, warm water, pear, cinnamon, ginger, hemp seeds, and spinach and blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately!
Jo Schaalman and Julie Peláez are co-authors of the book The Conscious Cleanse: Lose Weight, Heal Your Body, and Transform Your Life in 14 Days, a best-selling, step-by-step guide to help you live your most vibrant life. Together they've lead thousands of people through their online supported cleanse through their accessible and light-hearted approach. They've been dubbed “the real deal” by founder and chief creative director Bobbi Brown, of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, beauty editor of the TODAY show.
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