3 Delicious Recipes From The Weelicious Smoothie Project Book
Written by Katie Hintz-Zambrano
As a mother to three children (Kenya, 14, Chloe, 12, and Gemma, 6) and creator of the cult-followed Weelicious recipe blog as well as the One Potato family meal box, Catherine McCord knows a thing or two about feeding kids. One of her big secrets? Smoothies. In fact, smoothies have become a saving grace for McCord in more ways than one. “My vegetarian son was having nausea and headaches for months. I spoke to doctors, nutritionists, and beyond before reading a book on curing kids with food and it mentioned a line about the power of the foods in smoothies,” she explains. “Within weeks of drinking a smoothie for breakfast every morning, the symptoms of my then 8-year-old son all but disappeared.”
And it wasn’t just her son who gulped her nutrient-dense creations down. “I had a smoothie every day when I was pregnant with two of my kids, I watched my then 10-month-old baby suck down a 10oz smoothie packed with fruits and vegetables, loving every sip. Even my husband had a smoothie for breakfast while working 6 days a week, 15 hours a day and never got sick,” explains McCord, who started posting what she dubbed her “Smoothie Project” online.
Now, several years of smoothie research later, she’s got a book that’s all about the beloved beverage: Smoothie Project: The 28-Day Plan to Feel Happy and Healthy No Matter Your Age. Want a peek inside before you hit “purchase”? Just click below for three delicious, healthy (and not to mention stunning!) Weelicious Smoothie Project recipes!
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"There are two things I hate being when I leave the house in the morning: rushed and hungry. With three kids, a husband, a dog, and a full-time job, it can be a real struggle to get out the door most days. This smoothie has recently become one of my go-tos, as the ingredients are basic ones I always have on hand. It’s packed with antioxidants from the blueberries and protein from the chia seeds, hemp seeds, and nut butter. It keeps you plenty full, but it’s easy to digest. If you want to take it up a notch, toss in a few green cubes or a handful of fresh greens. Or just enjoy it just the way it is. You’re rushed enough."
Ingredients:
3⁄4 cup (111 g) frozen blueberries
1⁄2 fresh or frozen banana, peeled
2 teaspoons chia seeds
2 teaspoons hemp seeds
1 tablespoon almond or cashew butter
1 cup (240 ml) almond milk or milk of choice
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Optional Super Boosts:
Bee Pollen
Vanilla or Plain Protein Powder
Collagen Peptides
MCT Oil
Reishi
Ashwagandha
Probiotic Powder
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"Raise your hand if you’re ready for a vacation! While jetting off to Tahiti may not be in the cards, this piña colada smoothie can feel like the next best thing. I love how the subtle tartness of refreshing pineapple intertwines with the silky-sweet creaminess of coconut milk. You can use canned coconut milk (light or whole, if you’re feeling decadent) or a refrigerated coconut milk beverage, which has a lighter taste. To make mine even creamier (without seriously impacting the calories), I add frozen cauliflower, which has a neutral flavor that doesn’t affect the taste of this smoothie at all. It also adds a vegetable to the mix—hooray! If you want to really go crazy, you can give it a shot of rum. Adults only, of course."
Ingredients:
1⁄2 fresh or frozen banana, peeled
1⁄2 cup (80 g) fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
1⁄4 cup (33 g) frozen cauliflower florets
3⁄4 cup (180 ml) coconut milk or milk of choice
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
1 serving collagen peptides
1 handful ice
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Optional Super Boosts:
Bee Pollen
Chia Seeds
Flax Seeds
Vanilla or Plain Protein Powder
Spirulina
Chlorella
Reishi
Ashwagandha
Probiotic Powder
Greens Powder
Goji Berries
Maca Powder
Pink Himalayan Salt
Brazil Nuts
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"You might not be able to put your finger on what makes this smoothie unique, but you’ll want to keep drinking it over and over again. The secret ingredient is persimmon, which provides sweetness and creaminess while letting the mango flavor shine through. This smoothie tastes like the freshest, healthiest Creamsicle you’ve ever had. If you’ve never tried a persimmon before, I insist you hunt one down when they’re in season. They are both delicious and a game-changing ingredient in smoothie making. Persimmons are known for their sweet, honey-like flavor and the wildly divergent textures of the two main varieties. Fuyu persimmons resemble apples in both shape and the crispness of their flesh, while Hachiya persimmons are more oblong and their flesh has a delicate, creamy, jelly-like consistency, which makes them perfect for eating with a spoon—or, even better, putting in your smoothies. Fuyus are great for smoothies, too, but no matter which variety you pick, make sure that they’re super ripe before going in the blender. There’s plenty of protein in this smoothie from the almond butter and hemp seeds and a boost of fiber from the fruit, veg, and flax."
Ingredients:
1⁄2 cup (80 g) frozen mango chunks
1⁄2 ripe persimmon (Hachiya or Fuyu), stemmed
1 small carrot, peeled and chopped (about 1⁄4 cup/32 g)
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 teaspoon flax seeds or flaxseed meal
1 teaspoon hemp seeds
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or favorite spice blend
1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk beverage or almond milk, or milk of choice
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Optional Super Boosts:
Bee Pollen
Collagen Peptides
Maca Powder
Reishi
Ashwagandha
For dozens more recipes like these, be sure to scoop up the brand-new book Smoothie Project: The 28-Day Plan to Feel Happy and Healthy No Matter Your Age by Weelicious.
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Love all your receipes use thrrm faithfully. Smoothies dsily. Will order your new book congrats