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  Ginger Bee

 Tea Smoothie

                                           By Tami Charbonnet

                       Ingredients
                       •	 1 Tbsp. local bee pollen
                       •	 1 Tbsp. local honey
                       •	 (1) 6-inch piece of ginger, peeled
                       •	 1 cup green tea, cooled
                       •	 1 cup frozen fruit (peaches, strawberries,

                          bananas, etc.)
                       •	 1 cup spinach
                       •	 Garnish with blueberries, kiwi and coconut

                       Directions
                          Add all ingredients to blender, process until

                       smooth, top with a sprinkle of bee pollen for a
                       “candy” crunch and enjoy!

EnergyINGREDIENTS                                                                 INSTRUCTIONS
                                                                                     Mix ingredients together in bowl.
                                                 •	 1 cup oatmeal
                                                                                  Once evenly mixed, cover and
Balls •	 2/3 cup coconut flakes                                                   refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
                                                 •	 ½ cup ground flax seed        Remove from fridge and form
                                                 •	 ½ cup peanut butter           into small balls. Keep covered and
                                                 •	 1/3 cup raw honey             refrigerated.
                                                 •	 1 tsp. cinnamon
                                                 •	 1 tsp. turmeric powder           These energy balls make the
                                                 •	 1 tsp. vanilla extract        perfect quick snack and are great
                                                                                  to take to parties and events. They
                                                 Optional                         satisfy your sweet tooth without
                                                 •	 1 tsp. chia seeds             sacrificing ingredient quality or
                                                 •	 1 tsp. hemp seeds             nutrients. Each ball is giving you
                                                 •	 Cacao nibs/dark chocolate     complex carbohydrates to fuel
                                                                                  your body, healthy fats, plant-
                                                    *Use all organic ingredients  based protein and natural sugar for
                                                                                  energy. Turmeric acts as an anti-
                                                                                  inflammatory and raw honey is one
                                                                                  of nature’s most powerful antibiotic.
                                                                                  Indulge in an energy ball or two
                                                                                  knowing every ingredient is not only
                                                                                  great tasting, but great for you!

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