Makes 1

Ingredients:
2 cups of almond or hemp milk
1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup of gluten free oats
1/4 cup pecans
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (or the insides of 2 vanilla beans) 
2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey

ACTION:
1. In a bowl, add the oats, pecans, strawberries and blueberries! 
2. Add the milk and then the vanilla!
3. Pour the maple syrup over it all!
4. ENJOY!


OPTION: 
FOR SWEET TOASTED PECANS: In a bowl mix the maple syrup and vanilla, then glaze over pecans! Then in an oven toast the pecans and add to the cereal when slightly brown! 

TIP:
+ ALWAYS CHOOSE ORGANIC, LOCAL and SEASONAL as possible.

This recipe was created by Liana Werner-Gray, NY January 2013.

This recipe is part of © 2013 THE EARTH DIET ™  All Rights Reserved 

Makes one smoothie!

Ingredients:
1 cup of strawberries 
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (or vanilla bean) 
1 cup of almond milk (or hemp milk or any other nut milk!) - Water will also work. 
1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey (or more if you want it sweeter!)

Action: 
In a blender or Vitamix mix all ingredients!

This recipe was created by Liana Werner-Gray. 

This recipe is part of © 2013 THE EARTH DIET ™  All Rights Reserved 

Makes pancakes for one person! Double the recipe if you want to share it ;)

Ingredients:
1 cup of gluten free oats blended into a fine flour meal 
1 cup almond milk 
1 egg
1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey
AND... 
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil for cooking
Maple Syrup for serving

Action: 
1. Mix all ingredients either in a BOWL or high speed blender like the Vitamix. The batter should be a smooth consistency. Add more oats if you want thick pancakes.
2. Heat oil in a pan and when it is hot pour the batter. Turn over once you see bubbles appear on one side. 
3. Serve with fresh fruit, CHOCOLATE DIPPING SAUCE, cacao powder, maple syrup, crushed nuts, finely grounded coconut! Get creative!

This recipe was designed by Liana Werner-Gray.

This recipe is part of © 2013 THE EARTH DIET ™  All Rights Reserved 

Makes ONE SMOOTHIE. 

Ingredients:
1 banana
1 cup almond milk or water
1 tablespoon of cacao (or more if you like is really chocolately!)
1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey (or more if you like super sweet!)
1 handful of ice

Action:
Add all ingredients to a high speed blender or Vitamix and BLEND! Enjoy! 

Suggestion: 
+ Add more banana if you like a thick smoothie! 
+ Freeze the banana for a more chilled smoothie!

This recipe was designed by Liana Werner-Gray.

This recipe is part of © 2013 THE EARTH DIET ™  All Rights Reserved