Hip Hemp

Aloha, it's a new week! New beginnings and new food to be tasted.. So my skin has not taken too kindly to the estrogen-rich soy I've been eating. I have had soy yogurt, soy pudding and soy milk! Quite a bit of it too! Lately my smoothies were becoming soy yogurt based, so this morning I was almost forced keep my fast. Fortunately, I pulled it together and realized I can still make amazing smoothies avec sans soy! Today I was craving blueberries so I made a Hip Hemp smoothie thats still fruity, creamy and oh so tasty! I used my new favorite protein powder called Nutiva Hemp Shake Berry Pomegranate thats organic, non-dairy, gluten-free and 100% soy-free! You would never guess where I found it.. 24 hour fitness! They also sell Chocolate and Amazon Acai shake flavors and for around $14.95.


Hip Hemp
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 c frozen raspberries
1 T almond butter
1 T sesame tahini
2 T ground flaxseed
2 T Nutiva® Hemp Shake Berry Pomegranate™*
1 c hemp milk
1 T agave nectar
2 T golden raisins
handful of ice cubes

*Ingredients: Organic hemp protein, superberry blend (organic mesquite pods, organic strawberries, organic blueberries, organic raspberries, organic cherries, organic pomegranates, organic Sambazon® açai, organic goji berries, organic guar gum, inulin from chicory root), organic Fair Trade Certified evaporated cane juice, organic berry flavor. Contains tree nuts.

Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into one large glass or two medium size glasses. Enjoy! (Side note: This is a super thick smoothie so a spoon might be best!)

Breakfast Berry Bliss

Aloha fren~

I've decided to start a blog for my kitchen creations and gourmet delights I find around the islands.  I've been eating a non-dairy and gluten free diet for almost 3 months now because of a sore tummy. I just got off a 5 day cleanse this past weeks so I am trying to make food that makes my tummy and tongue happy.  I have been experimenting with smoothies for a few weeks now with a the goal of a creamy non-dairy deliciousness.  Today I made a wonderful berry smoothie that was just the right combination of fresh sweetness, creamy texture and wholesome healthiness.  Perfect to make to go as well! Just pour straight into a tall, insulated coffee cup from the blender.

Berry Bliss

about 1/4 c frozen blueberries

about 1/4 c frozen strawberries

1/4 c plain yogurt* (*I used soy but any yogurt is fine) 

1 heaping T almond butter

1 1/2 T ground flaxseed

1 T maple syrup* (*optional; it is a LGI sweetener)

3/4 to 1 c of hempmilk* (*any kind of milk will work)

small handful of ice cubes

Combine all ingredients in blender.  Blend about 2 minutes until smooth consistency. Enjoy!

*~This recipes makes about one large serving. If you want to thin it out a bit add more ice cubes and/or milk.

*~LGI; Low Glycemic Index, which means it takes longer to metabolize than most sugars to metabolize in your body.

Possible replacements:

Lets face it.. not everyone is stocked like a natural health food store so feel free to add to or change the recipe.

soy yogurt~dairy or goat yogurt

almond butter~peanut butter

ground flaxseed~flaxseed oil

maple syrup~agave nectar

hempmilk~soy milk, almond milk, hazelnut milk, dairy, or goat milk