Moringa Shake Recipes

Moringa is a tropical tree with multiple uses and which is resistant to drought.  It is also an important food source in many countries. Studies have shown Moringa oleifera leaves to be an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and protein: perhaps more than any other tropical vegetable. Many programs use Moringa leaves to fight against malnutrition and its associated diseases.
We do have a gold standard that we like very much--tasty and refreshing, but not so exotic that you couldn't have it everyday. Give it a try! Here's how. . . . . 

MY WAY:

 
PINEAPPLE-MORINGA SHAKE WITH HONEY/MANGO -MORINGA SHAKE WITH HONEY

Ingredients:
1/2 cup fresh Moringa leaves
1/2  cup ripe mango or fresh pineapple (frozen chunks work well)
1 glass of crushed ice
Honey (optional) to sweeten 

Procedure:

Combine and smoothly blend.

Nutritional benefits:

Each Serving Provides:
7 grams of protein
Vitamin A 108%DV
Vitamin C 300%
Vitamin E 55%
Iron 22%
Calcium 26%
Magnesium 34%
Potassium 44%
46 Antioxidants
23 Anti-Inflamatory compounds



THEIR WAYS:

Chocolate Covered Strawberries:8 oz. skim milk, 1 scoop of Moringa Vanilla shake mix, 6 frozen strawberries, 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder) & 4 ice cubes. Blend well in blender. 

Blueberry Pomegranate:6 oz. skim milk, 1 scoop of Moringa Vanilla shake mix, 1 cup frozen blueberries, ½ cup pomegranate juice & 6 ice cubes. Blend well in blender.

 Dreamsicle:8 oz. skim milk, 1 scoop of Moringa Vanilla shake mix, 1 Tbsp. orange juice concentrate or 4 Tbsp. orange juice, & 6 ice cubes. 

Cranberry Splash:1 cup (no sugar added)cranberry juice, 1 scoop of Moringa Vanilla shake mix, 5 frozen strawberries, 2 Tbsp. plain non-fat yogurt & 6 ice cubes.

 Café Latte:8 oz. skim milk, 1 scoop of Moringa Vanilla shake mix, 1 tsp. dry instant coffee powder & 6 ice cubes. Blend well in blender. 

Coffee Dream:1 cup of cold coffee, 1/4 to 1/2 cup soy milk 1 scoop of Moringa Vanilla shake mix and a dash of your favorite sweetener to taste.




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