Smooth Operator

Smoothies are a lot like sex. Often cold, usually sweet; sometimes creamy, sometimes fruity; sticky and melty; and most definitely best when shared.

Don't over-think this comparison. Just enjoy the following smoothie suggestions. By yourself or with a significant someone - I won't judge. Unless otherwise noted, just mix everything in your blender until very smooth. Note that these recipes make 3-4 cups of smoothie. Perfect for sharing.

Tropic Tingler



2 cups mango
1 cup pineapple
1 frozen or fresh banana
1 cup macadamia milk (or half coconut water, half macmilk)
1 tsp of vanilla (optional)
1 pkg Stevia (optional)


Red Hot Love


2 cup strawberries
1 cup raspberries
1 fresh/frozen banana
1 cup almond milk
1 tbs honey


Up All Night (so named because it looks a bit like a sunrise)


2 cups pineapple
1 frozen banana
1 medium/large orange, peeled
1 1/2 cup brazil nut milk
1 cup blueberries
1 pkg Stevia (optional)


Blend the first 4 ingredients until smooth. Pour half out, divided between two glasses. Add the blueberries and the sweetener (if using) to the remaining mix and blend. Float the blueberry mixture over the pineapple one (use the back of a large spoon to facilitate the floating) and serve.


Sticky Fingers


1 1/2 cup almond milk
3 tbs almond butter
1 frozen banana
1 tbs maple syrup
1 tbs cocoa/carob powder (or more to taste)


Blend everything but 1/2 cup of the milk on high until well mixed. Add the last half cup as needed to thin the mixture and facilitate blending.


Orange You Glad You Came


1 cup almond milk
2 large oranges, peeled
1 cup pineapple
1 small banana, fresh or frozen
1/2 tsp vanilla


Peach? I Could Eat a Peach for Hours


1 cup macadamia milk
2-3 ripe peaches
1 small frozen banana
1/2 cup blackberries (optional)
1 tbs raw honey (optional)


Note: if you add the blackberries this is called 'A Peach After Dark.' You can mix it all together or halve and float it like the 'Up All Night.'


The Morning After


1 cup cranberry juice
1 lime, peeled
1 cup pineapple
1 orange, peeled
1 small banana, frozen -or- a handful of ice and a shot of Chopin vodka


The banana makes this creamier and sweeter, an 'I'll Call You Tomorrow...and I Really Mean It.' With the ice/vodka it's a 'Bear-Trap Buster,' that is to say, the perfect drink should you find yourself in the arms of someone who, like a bear trap, you might gnaw a limb off to escape.

Remember kids, variety is the spice of life, so feel free to change up the ingredients and ratios to suit your tastes. Little additions like bee pollen, blue-green algae, and/or maca powder turn these sweet treats into stamina building power foods.

More stamina, more power - very smooth.