Coconut Almond Smoothie

Coconut Almond Smoothie

Ingredients:
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon almond butter
5 dates, pitted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)

Directions:
1½ cups ice
Place all the ingredients in the blender pitcher in the order listed. Blend for 20 seconds on
low, then turn to high for another 40 to 60 seconds or until the mixture is completely
smooth.
Refreshing Pineapple Ginger Juice
serves 4
I learned to make this downright addictive drink from a bartender at The Rockhouse in
Negril, Jamaica. After seeing it listed on the breakfast menu under juices simply as
“Homemade,” my family and I were intrigued. One morning we took the plunge and
ordered it. We never looked back. When I asked the waitress about the fresh and spicy
drink, she told me the bartenders made it. The very friendly Naason showed me how. He
blended up the whole pineapple, peel and all, in his Vitamix. It takes a little time, but it is
worth every second of effort. It’s also inviting as an afternoon cocktail with a little
Jamaican rum.