It's back to school time and there is a lot that needs to be done.   Kids need to prepare, moms and dads need organize and somewhere in there we need to find the time to feed the family right.

Start the day off with this great protein smoothie that both the parents and the kids will like.

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Breakfast Smoothie

1 1/2 cups hemp Milk
1 1/2 cups walnuts
2 fresh or frozen bananas
2 tbsp. RAW cocoa powder
1-2 tbsp. RAW agave syrup or honey
1 tbsp coconut Oil

1 scoop protein powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup Ice

Place all of the ingredients into the blender and blend until perfectly smooth. Enjoy!

Beneftis include:

Hemp Milk: Excellent for memory function. Contains high Omega 6 and Omega 3s.

Walnuts: Loaded in Omega 3s and mineral they are perfect for cognitive function.

Banana: Potassium helps boost your brain power. B6 is needed to make neurotransmitters.

Cacao Powder: Raw cacao has a higher antioxidant rating than blueberries, acai, and even goji berries!

Agave syrup— low glycemic index and doesn’t spike sugar levels in the body.

Coconut oil: Considered one of the best fuels for healthy brain function. Studies have shown that coconut oil can provide a stable source of energy for the brain. The fat in coconut oil is excellent and used by the body in amazing ways.

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Avocado Pudding

This is rich, satisfying and extremely healthy dessert.

Created with fresh foods that are relatively easy to find in any local supermarket, full of healthy fats, sweetened naturally with raw honey or agave syrup and packed with antioxidants from the cocoa powder.

I used RAW cocoa powder in this recipe but regular organic cocoa powder would also work.

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Avocado Pudding

1/4 cup cashew flour *  (or any other nut or seed flour)

2 medium avocados, mashed

1/4 cup  cocoa powder

1/4 cup  RAW agave syrup or honey

1/2 cup milk (coconut, rice, almond etc.)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of sea salt (optional)

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Blend cashew flour, avocados, cocoa powder, agave syrup and milk  until smooth, in a blender or food processor.

Spoon into serving dishes and Enjoy!  Best served chilled.

Serves 4

* cashew flour—process cashews or any other nut or seed in a coffee grinder in powder fine.