FIG SMOOTHIE

Figs are in season at the moment and fresh, organic figs are sublime. High in protein, these little beauties are deliciously combined with almond milk and maca-root powder for a high energy meal in a glass - Perfect for Breakfast.

6 ripe figs
1 ripe banana, peeled
1/2 cup almond milk (see earlier post - 13 April 09)
1 vanilla bean/1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp maca-root powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cacao (optional)

Blend all ingredients together.

Serves 1

CLEANSING JUICE

Juice the following, alternating the ingredients as you go...

2 apples
2 stalks of celery
2 handfuls of spinach
1 lemon, peeled
2 cm ginger root
handful of wheatgrass

Serves 1

This juice will help rid the body of toxins and when taken in the morning will kick start your day!

SALAD WITH CARROT & GINGER DRESSING

Summer Detox Recipe
Serves 1

For Salad :
Lettuce, roughly cut
1/4 Salad Onion, thinly sliced
1/4 Avocado, diced

For Dressing:
1 lge carrot, peeled & roughly chopped
1 lge shallot, peeled & roughly chopped
2 tbl roughly chopped fresh ginger
1 tbl sweet white miso (or Brags liquid)
2 tbl rice wine vinegar
1 tbl roasted sesame seed oil
1/4 cup grapeseed/olive oil
2 tbl water

Pulse the carrot, shallot and ginger in a blender until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides, add the miso/Brags, vinegar and sesame seed oil and whiz together. While the blender is going, slowly drizzle in the grapeseed/olive oil and the water.

Combine the lettuce, onion and avocado in a bowl, drizzle with plenty of dressing and serve.

Recipe found on www.goop.com