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MOCTAIL RECIPE
THE HEALTHY + TASTY
MOCKTAIL RECIPE
BY: JEN HANSARD
WHY OUR MOCKTAIL RECIPE IS SPECIAL
THIS MOCKTAIL recipe is a little different than our typical green smoothie recipes— thanks to the kombucha. We use kombucha here
for several reasons. First, kombucha is rich in enzymes and probiotics due to the natural fermentation process. Keeping our digestive tract in
tip-top shape is key to overall good health. Kombucha is made from fermented black, green, or white tea that is sweetened with sugar which
feeds the culture, known as a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). See our note below the recipe for extra helpful info.
And second, it’s lightly effervescent or fizzy. Nowadays you’ll find kombucha in just about every flavor you can imagine and, in every
grocery and convenience store refrigerator case. If you haven’t been a kombucha fan before, we implore you to try blending up this
mocktail recipe to reap the benefits and introduce it into your diet in an easy, delicious way. To be honest, I was a little nervous the first time
I popped open a bottle of kombucha. I’d heard so many things about it, so I had to try it for myself. I’m glad I did. I really enjoy a daily glass
or two and the benefits I get from it. Bonus points if I roll that into my daily smoothie (or mocktail!) too. It’s a great replacement for soda.
When it comes to the fruit in this recipe, we really love peaches. They are summer’s best fruit, in my not-so-humble opinion. The kombucha
I used in this recipe contains a kick of jalapeño which marries nicely with the sweet, juicy peaches— its the newest flavor from Health Ade.
Yet any flavor you like should work nicely. And totally feel free to switch things up and use your favorite fruit. Blending with frozen fruit
works the best because the smoothie/mocktail ends up tasting like a healthy slushy.
DESCRIPTION
The tastiest blend of frozen peaches, spinach, and kombucha with a coconut sugar rim for a refreshing summery drink to help beat the heat.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
As a bestselling author and co-founder of the widely popular website Simple Green
Smoothies, Jen knows the impact food can have on your body, your health and your
dreams.  Now in Simple Green Meals, she branches out to offer quick, tasty, vegetarian
meals for the whole family (even meat-eating husbands).  No more restricting calories or
fad diet programs. Her philosophy is simply: Eat more plants - however and whenever
you can.
SimpleGreenSmoothies.com
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