Pina Colada Smoothies

Nothing says summer like pina colada smoothies. A Pina Colada smoothie is a wonderfully refreshing drink on a warm summer day! You can also prepare it in less than 15 minutes. Consider adding a scoop of your favorite vanilla plant protein for a filling meal.  The recipe works best in a high-powered blender such as a Vitamix (what I use) or Nutribullet. Also, using high-quality coconut water such as Harmless Harvest makes a big difference in the flavor. I like to keep the Costco frozen pineapple on hand for smoothies which make this smoothie super quick to prepare.   Ingredients: 1 cup coconut water (Harmless Harvest is my…

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Crockpot Pork Tortilla Soup

Crockpot pork tortilla soup is great way to use any leftover meats.  You can add an extra can of beans or make it vegan. I had leftover pork roast so this worked really well! *Remember when cooking with garlic, chop it first as you want it to rest for 10 minutes before cooking. This allows the beneficial allicin to form and will remain intact during cooking. As always, use organic ingredients when possible, especially with animal products. We are fortunate to have a local farmer that provides chicken, eggs, and pork using non-GMO, organic farming methods. Ingredients 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 cloves minced…

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