Many fruit and vegetable juices work great with Living Fuel (fresh juiced or squeezed organic is best). Citrus and tomato juice are popular, while lemon juice and lemonade sweetened with low-glycemic natural sweeteners such as TheraSweet are some of the healthiest choices. Be careful how much sugar you add to your smoothie through the various juice and fruit options, as sugar is unhealthy and should be reduced or eliminated over time.
You can be creative by adding additional healthy ingredients to your serving of Living Fuel. Remember, some of the best things in life are acquired tastes. Discover what works for you and your family by trying various juices, fruits, and almond, rice, or oat beverages. There are also tips below you can use to make modifications.
We recommend a high-quality blender such as BlendTec or Vitamix to mix your ingredients thoroughly and ensure consistency throughout. If you find your smoothie has too much powder for your taste with two scoops of Living Fuel, start with one and work your way up.
Most people enjoy chia seeds - the incredibly nutritious tiny whole seeds found in Living Fuel. However, some young children prefer to have the Living Fuel powder put into a coffee bean grinder to grind up the seeds before mixing a shake or even to have their shakes poured through a strainer to remove the seeds. It is nutritionally best to leave the seeds in; but if you choose to strain out the chia seeds, it is even more important to supplement your diet with Living Fuel's companion product, SuperEssentials Omega.
Recipe Tips:
- Adding some ice cubes will make your smoothie colder and add some texture
- Frozen fruit will add more flavor and texture
- Add some banana or TheraSweet if you want to increase the sweetness
- Use 50-50 milk to water ratio with unsweetened coconut, almond or cashew milk to change the consistency and help stave off hunger
- Adding healthy fats like coconut oil or avocado will help stave off hunger even longer
- Adding a scoop or two of yogurt will give your smoothie additional thickness
- Adding LivingProtein to any Super Smoothie will allow you to increase your protein intake in a tasty way
- You can peel and freeze bananas at the preferred ripeness in a freezer-safe container for up to six months. This locks-in the ripeness of the banana for use in your recipe and also chills your Super Smoothie.
Basic Recipe
For a complete and balanced meal, the basic recipe is to mix one serving (two scoops) of Living Fuel with at least 16 ounces of purified or spring water.
Smoothies
Use a high-speed blender for maximum smoothness. Hand mixers or shakers also work well if you are not adding fruit. Some people like using almond, rice, or oat beverages in their shakes; however, most believe that Living Fuel lends itself more to fruit or vegetable juices.
SuperBerry SuperSmoothie
Mix the shake as described above, particularly SuperBerry® in the basic recipe, and then add some fresh or frozen berries and/or a third to a half of a banana and a small amount of crushed ice. Blend the ingredients into your drink (try not to make it too cold, as very cold drinks compromise digestion).
SuperGreens Smoothie
Mix 2–3 ounces of fresh vegetable juice (e.g., tomato juice) with SuperGreens and water to desired thickness.
Fruity LivingProtein Smoothie
2 scoops (1 serving) LivingProtein® or 1 scoop of LivingProtein and one scoop of SuperBerry®
½ cup of organic almond milk or coconut milk
½ cup of organic strawberry yogurt
½ medium banana (organic is best)
1 cup of frozen blueberries or strawberries
Mix in blender until smooth and enjoy!
Tropical SuperSmoothie Smoothie
1 scoop SuperBerry®
1 scoop LivingProtein®
1/2 medium banana
2 tablespoons CocoChia® Snack Mix
1/4 frozen mango
12 oz spring water
mix in blender until smooth
SuperBaby Formula
Start with a glass baby bottle with the silicone nipple hole cut slightly larger
Add 1 to 4 oz. of coconut milk or coconut milk powder
Add heated purified water and whisk with a fork to break up any clumps
Add cooler purified water to achieve desired consistency and temperature
Add 1/8 - 1/2 scoop of Living Fuel SuperBerry®® or SuperGreens (if you like, you may blend it beforehand in a coffee grinder to blend down the chia seeds)
Stir with a fork and then shake
Serve with plenty of smiles and snuggles!
Children's Berry Blast
Most kids prefer SuperBerry®, but either flavor works. For a delicious treat add a splash of orange juice, a splash of apple juice, a splash of almond or rice beverage, and perhaps a few berries to the Living Fuel shake.
Living Fuel Nut Butter (Also Good as an Athletic Food)
This is a snack and an athletic fuel. Mix two scoops of SuperGreens, one scoop of SuperBerry® and spring water into an oatmeal-like consistency. Mix in a full container of raw, organic almond butter (16 oz.) and 6-12 teaspoons of extra virgin coconut oil. Add four scoops (151 grams) of our CocoChia snack mix and store in refrigerator. Eat with a spoon or use as a healthy spread.
Florida Citrus SuperSmoothie
2 scoops LivingProtein®
1/2 cup fresh Florida organic orange juice (fresh squeezed if possible)
1/2 medium banana
3 ice cubes
12 oz spring water
mix in blender until smooth
Vanilla SuperGreens SuperSmoothie
2 scoops SuperGreens
2 tablespoons organic almond butter
1 cup cold fresh water
½ teaspoon organic cinnamon
½ teaspoon organic Madagascar vanilla extract (can adjust to taste)
½ frozen banana
dash organic nutmeg
2 ice cubes
Mix in a blender until smooth and enjoy this delicious way to get your greens!
Banana Smash Power Snack
1 scoop LivingProtein®
1 heaping tablespoon of organic almond butter (or choose your favorite nut butter)
1 organic banana
1 teaspoon organic cinnamon
1 teaspoon organic cocoa powder (optional)
¼ cup fresh water
Add all ingredients to a bowl, smash the banana, and mix ingredients thoroughly, then taste the goodness!
Banana Split SuperSmoothie
2 scoops LivingProtein®
1 teaspoon organic unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons organic almond butter
½ medium frozen banana (organic is best)
1 cup unsweetened organic vanilla or chocolate almond milk
¼ teaspoon organic cinammon
dash nutmeg (optional)
Mix in blender until smooth and enjoy!
Almond Green Super Smoothie
2 scoops SuperGreens
1 scoop LivingProtein®
2 tablespoons creamy organic almond butter
½ medium banana (organic is best)
3 ice cubes
12 ounces of spring water
Mix in blender until smooth and enjoy! You can change the consistency by adjusting the amount of water.
SuperGreens Power Punch
1 scoop SuperGreens
1 large handful of fresh spinach
¼ cup of frozen blueberries
1 cup of spring water
dash of cinamon
Mix in blender until smooth and enjoy! You can change the consistency by adjusting the amount of water.
LivingProtein Peach Super Smoothie
1 scoop LivingProtein®
½cup organic diced unsweetened fresh or frozen peaches
2 tablespoons organic vanilla Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon raw honey
½cup cold spring water
Mix in blender until smooth and enjoy! You can change the consistency by adjusting the amount of water.
SuperGreens Super Guacamole
1 scoop SuperGreens
2 medium organic Hass avocados
1 diced organic tomato
½ chopped organic onion
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Juice from one organic lemon (or lime)
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Shell the avocado and remove the pit. Mash the avocado and mix in the ingredients.
Try other great spices and herbs to taste such as cilantro, cumin, cayenne pepper, and fresh garlic.
LivingProtein Super Meatballs
2 scoops LivingProtein®
1 pound organic, grass-fed ground beef (or bison)
1 cup grated organic parmesan cheese
2 free-range organic eggs
2 teaspoons organic Italian seasoning
4 cloves organic garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon fine ground Celtic Sea Salt (add more to taste)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Use a spoon to make approximately 1-inch diameter meatballs. Lightly coat meatballs in extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil and lay on a baking dish. Place baking dish in preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning meatballs once during the process.
LivingProtein Chocolate SuperFood Pudding
1 scoop LivingProtein®
1 medium frozen banana
¼ cup organic nut butter (peanut, almond, macadamia, or cashew)
2 tablespoons organic cocoa powder
½ cup cold spring water (may adjust water for desired consistency)
Optional: Dash of organic ground cinnamon and organic nutmeg
Optional: Garnish with fresh seasonal berries
Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
LivingProtein Super Eggnog
1 scoop LivingProtein®
1 cup chilled organic almond milk or coconut milk
2 organic eggs
1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
½ teaspoon organic nutmeg
¼ frozen banana
Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. If you prefer your eggnog a bit less thick, add ¼ to ½ cup of water and blend until desired consistency is achieved and enjoy!
SuperGreens Power Punch
1 scoop SuperGreens
1 large handful of fresh spinach
¼ cup of frozen blueberries
1 cup of spring water
dash of cinamon
Mix in blender until smooth and enjoy! You can change the consistency by adjusting the amount of water.
SuperGreens Icebox Oatmeal
1 scoop SuperGreens
1 cup uncooked organic rolled oats
1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon raw almonds
1 tablespoon organic coconut oil
1 tablespoon organic raisins
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon raw honey
dash of cinnamon
10 ounces of spring water
Mix is a bowl and leave in the refrigerator overnight to enjoy a hearty breakfast the next day.
SuperBerry® Super Oatmeal
Prepare 1 serving (½ cup) of organic rolled oats with water as directed
Let sit about 2 minutes for the oatmeal to absorb water
Add 1 scoop of SuperBerry Ultimate
Stir in ½ cup warmed unsweetened coconut or almond milk
You can substitute organic steel cut oats instead of conventional oats, or try almond milk instead of coconut milk. Add one or more of these nutrient-dense foods for added variety, taste, sweetness, texture, protein, fiber and other beneficial nutrients:
- Banana
- Organic raisins
- Organic blueberries, cranberries, strawberries or raspberries
- Organic egg
- Organic almond butter
- Organic ground cinnamon
- Organic dark chocolate chip
- Living Fuel CocoChia® Snack Mix
- Living Fuel Therasweet
- Raw honey
- Celtic Sea Salt
Creamy Pumpkin Spice Protein Drink
1 scoop of LivingProtein®
1 cup of warm coconut milk
dash of cinnamon
dash of nutmeg
Mix in your favorite mug and enjoy!
LivingProtein Banana Butter Super Smoothie
1 scoop LivingProtein®
2 tablespoons organic creamy peanut butter
1 medium frozen banana
½ teaspoon raw honey
¼ teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt (adjust to taste)
1 cup cold spring water
Mix in blender until smooth and enjoy! You can change the consistency by adjusting the amount of water.
LivingProtein PB&J Super Smoothie
1 scoop LivingProtein®
1 tablespoon organic peanut butter
4 organic fresh or frozen strawberries
½ cup chilled almond milk
½ cup chilled purified water
2 ice cubes
Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. You can adjust the amount of peanut butter and strawberries as you would in a traditional PB&J to taste.
LivingProtein Banana Bread Super Smoothie
2 scoops LivingProtein®
1 medium frozen banana
1 teaspoon organic ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
1 tablespoon organic almond butter
10 ounces cold purified water
1 teaspoon raw local honey (optional)
Add all ingredients in blender and mix until smooth. For a creamier consistency, use 5 ounces of water and 5 ounces of unsweetened almond milk instead of 10 ounces of water.
Ultimate Recovery Super Smoothie
1 scoop SuperBerry®
1 medium frozen banana (organic is best)
¼ teaspoon Celtic sea salt
1 teaspoon raw local honey (optional)
2 cups cold spring water
Add all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and enjoy!
LivingProtein Quick Recovery Super Smoothie
2 scoops LivingProtein®
1 cup orange, apple, grape or your favorite fruit juice (organic is best)
¼ teaspoon Celtic sea salt
1 teaspoon raw local honey (optional)
Add all ingredients in a shaker bottle, or mix in a blender until smooth.
LivingProtein Peanut Butter and Chocolate Super Smoothie
2 scoops LivingProtein®
2 tablespoons organic creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons organic cocoa (or cacao) powder
1 cup (8 ounces) cold purified water
Add all ingredients in blender and mix until smooth and enjoy!
Optional: Try ½ fresh or frozen banana in the recipe. For and even creamier consistency, use 4 ounces of water and 4 ounces of unsweetened almond or rice milk instead of 8 ounces of water.
LivingProtein Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
2 scoops LivingProtein®
2 heaping tablespoons organic peanut butter (may substitute organic almond butter)
Pour LivingProtein into a mixing bowl, add peanut butter. Add cold purified water slowly as you mix ingredients with a fork or hand mixer on low setting. Mix until the batter is the consistency of mom's cookie dough. Chill for 30 minutes and enjoy right out of the bowl! It also makes a great topping for Greek yogurt or your morning oatmeal.
You can vary the taste and texture by adding organic dark chocolate chips or CocoChia Snack Mix.
LivingProtein Orange Julia Super Smoothie
2 scoops LivingProtein®
1 cup fresh orange juice (fresh-squeezed organic is best)
½ frozen medium banana
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy!
CocoChia & Cream Super Smoothie
1 scoop LivingProtein®
1 cup chilled organic coconut or almond milk
1 Original CocoChia Bar
1 medium banana (fresh or frozen)
Optional: 1 teaspoon raw honey or Therasweet®
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy!
Super Kid Fruit Super Smoothie
1 scoop SuperBerry Ultimate
1 scoop LivingProtein®
½ cup organic orange juice
¼ banana
4 organic strawberries (fresh or frozen)
3 ice cubes
1 cup spring water
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy!
Note: For a creamier consistency, substitute organic unsweetened vanilla or chocolate almond milk for the water in the recipe.
Super Teen Super Smoothie
2 scoops SuperBerry®
1/2 medium banana
3 medium organic strawberries
splash fresh-squeezed organic orange juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup ice
1 cup spring water (or adjust to desired consistency)
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy!
Frozen CocoChia Treats
1 packet CocoChia Snack Mix
2 tablespoons organic almond butter (or your favorite organic nut butter)
Mix ingredients thoroughly in a mixing bowl. Roll batter into small, approximately one-inch diameter balls and place in freezer-proof container. Freeze overnight and enjoy!
For some delicious variations, add ½ smashed banana, 2 tablespoons of organic dark chocolate chips, or ¼ cup goat's milk yogurt, or coconut milk yogurt. Adjust ingredients to taste. For added protein, fiber, and probiotics add 1 scoop of LivingProtein along with ¼ to ½ cup water to help mix it in the batter.
Living Fuel Super Pancakes
2 cups organic all-purpose whole wheat baking flour (or substitute your favorite wheat-free or gluten-free flour and adjust measurement to desired batter consistency)
2 scoops LivingProtein®
1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
¼ teaspoons Celtic sea salt
¼ teaspoon organic nutmeg
¼ teaspoon organic cinnamon
3 tablespoons TheraSweet
1 cup organic coconut milk
3 organic free-range eggs
1 tablespoon raw honey
4 tablespoons organic coconut oil
Sift all dry ingredients together. Mix liquid ingredients together, and then stir into dry ingredients. Pour medium-sized pancakes onto medium-hot griddle and cook until brown on one side, then flip over until brown on the other side. Serve warm and enjoy! Garnish with seasonal berries. Makes approximately 8 medium-sized pancakes.
LivingProtein Banana Cream Recovery Super Smoothie
1 scoop LivingProtein®
1 medium frozen banana
dash Celtic sea salt
1 cup cold almond milk
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy!
Living Fuel Gainer Super Smoothie
1 scoop SuperGreens
1 scoop SuperBerry®
1 scoop LivingProtein
1 cup chilled unsweetened organic almond milk
¼ cup chilled unsweetened organic coconut milk
½ cup fresh water
2 tablespoons organic almond butter (or your favorite nut butter)
½ frozen banana
½ packet (1 tablespoon) CocoChia Snack Mix (or 1 tablespoon ground organic chia or flax seeds)
dash organic cinnamon
3 ice cubes
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy!
LivingProtein Iced Green Tea Super Smoothie
2 scoops LivingProtein®
1 cup brewed organic green tea
½ cup fresh water
1 serving organic Greek yogurt (plain, vanilla, or honey)
1 cup fresh or frozen organic blueberries
3 ice cubes
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy!
We recommend organic green and herbal teas from Mighty Leaf Tea and Long Life Tea
Super Kid Creamy Super Smoothie
1 scoop SuperBerry®
1 scoop LivingProtein®
1/4 cup organic unsweetened chocolate almond milk
1/4 cup organic unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 cup ice
3/4 cup spring water
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy!
Super Man Super Smoothie
2 scoops LivingProtein® or 2 scoops SuperGreens (or one scoop of each)
½ cup coconut milk
½ cup chilled spring water (more or less to desired consistency)
1 teaspoon organic almond butter
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy!
For added crunch, use ½ packet of CocoChia Snack Mix and for a chocolaty spin, try 1 teaspoon organic carob or cocoa powder
Fruit Splash Super Smoothie
1 ½ scoop SuperBerry®
¼ cup organic raspberries (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup organic strawberries (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup organic orange juice
1 cup spring water
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy!
Morning Sunshine Super Smoothie
1 scoop SuperBerry®
2 scoops LivingProtein®
1/3 frozen banana
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (organic is best)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (organic is best)
2 ounces organic orange juice (fresh-squeezed organic is best)
3 ice cubes
12 ounces spring water
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy!
LivingProtein Bananas Foster Super Smoothie
2 scoops LivingProtein®
1 cup chilled unsweetened organic almond milk
1/2 teaspoon organic ground cinnamon
1 medium fresh or frozen banana
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth and enjoy!