Ⓥ Vegan Kitchen: Matcha SoyGurt NoGurt! Ⓥ

This was one of my first recipes when I decided to start making "NoGurt." I always started my mornings with smoothies and then one morning I felt like something different but still wanted something delicious and creamy--and to still start my day with protein and fruit. This came about because I also wanted a bit of a "wake up" and since I don't drink coffee Matcha is the magical solution.  

Matcha is fantastic and super healthy for you--a great alternative to coffee if you need some energy! 

Some Matcha Facts:

It has approximately 70 times the antioxidants of orange juice, 9 times the beta-carotene of spinach, and has more antioxidant power than blueberries. 

The health benefits of Matcha may also include:

* Significantly increases energy (over 8-10 hours) without the caffeine 'jitters'

* Improves mental alertness

* Increases calmness and reduces stress

* Boosts metabolic rate by 35-40% in regular drinkers, facilitating weight loss

* Powerful 'anti-aging' activity due to super-charged antioxidants

* Lowers blood pressure

* Decreases levels of LDL or 'bad' cholesterol

* Minimizes symptoms of PMS

* Super immune-boosting activity due to high levels of polyphenols and catechins

* Stabilizes blood sugar levels

* Powerful anti-biotic and anti-viral activity

* Strong blood cleanser/detoxifier and alkalizer due to high chlorophyll content.

Cool eh?  

Matcha "Soygurt"

1 Ripe Banana

1/4 block of Medium Tofu

1/2-1 tsp Matcha Green tea Powder

1 tsp Agave Nectar

1/4 Almond Milk (or other non-dairy milk)

1/4 cup Water

Throw all the ingredients together in a food processor (or high-speed blender) and blend until creamy, slowly adding the water until you get a nice thick smooth consistency. You may want to add a bit more sweetener depending on your taste buds. The trick is making sure the banana is super ripe, if it's just barely ripe or still a bit green it won't be as sweet. 

Makes 1-2 servings. 

Great over granola or fresh fruit! Come to think of it, this would be amazing over pancakes too!

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Ⓥ Vegan Kitchen: Peanut Butter Cocoa NoGurt! Ⓥ

I had an idea and decided to throw this together this morning instead of my habitual morning smoothie. It turned out absolutely delicious so I'm now sharing it with all of you ;)

I very rarely start my day with anything other than fruit and protein so this was a fun variation... oh, and in case you haven't noticed yet, I love peanut butter :)  

Peanut Butter Cocoa "NoGurt":

1/6 Block of Medium Tofu 

2/3rd of one medium Ripe Banana

2 tsp Peanut Butter

1 tsp Raw Cocoa Powder

1 tsp Agave Nectar

1/4 tsp Cinnamon

1/4 cup Rice Milk (or other non-dairy milk)

Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add less or more Rice Milk to make it thinner or thicker to your desired liking. Makes 1-2 servings. 

I had this topped over a bowl of fruit and granola, so the rest of that banana was sliced in the bowl with some strawberries and a bit of granola. :) 


You can also make this without the tofu if you're sensitive to soy, just add less milk to it's still thick and use a frozen banana. 

Super delicious and another lovely protein- and fruit-packed way to begin the day. 

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