“FOOD THAT RAWKS!”

Berries are little delicious gifts from nature. If you have ever had the pleasure of picking berries right from a garden or gathering wild berries in the woods, you already know how delicious these little fruits are. The most popular berries as  mentionaed in this recipe are naturally sweet, and don’t require much effort to make them into a tasty treat. To prepare them for your smoothie or any snack, just rinse and serve. For a thicker, cold smoothie place them in a afreezer bag and into the freezer until you need them.

For the best berries, shop at a farmers market,  find berry farms that pick them fresh or allow you to pick your own. The healthiest berries would be found on farms that don’t use chemical pesticides. When you buy berries in a store, look for ripe, colorful, yet firm bodies, with no sign of mold or mushy spots, and gently wash the berries before you serve them. If there isn’t Organic available, simple request.

All Berries are a good source of vitamin C especially and phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are components of fruits or vegetables that are known to prevent diseases, helping us retore our bodies. Like all raw fruits and veggies, berries are mother earth’s Farm-A-cy to your rescue.

Berry patches smoothie 1 Perfect serving

1. Fill favorite cup 3/4 full of frozen mixed berries. a mix of Black berries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries in any combo are perfect.

2. Fill the rest of the cup with Hemp milk or almond mylk sweetend

3. Add 1tsp vanilla and 1TB Agave nectar

Blend till smooth. Pour in favorite glass and top with vanilla cream, goji berries, cacao nibs and chopped nuts for an added crunch.

If smoothie is not sweet enough, simply add a touch more agave or soft pitted dates.

All recipes are created by Melissa Mango Chef and Owner of the beautiful Terra Bella cafe in Redondo beach Ca. For Gourmet Raw Food Chef services, catering or classes contact Melissa@TerraBellaCafe.com