photos and artwork by: Tara DiPetrillo

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If you are a DJ, well versed in music or have a pulse, you’ll get a kick out the the name of this smoothie. Otherwise, for the rest of you, BPM stands for beats per minute.

Here, however, it stands for Banana, Pineapple, Mango. Though, I did throw in a few beats, when I was mixing it in the blender. Ha! Ha! :groovin:

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I finally purchased a camera (go me!), and I’m totally looking forward to documenting so many things with all of you. Especially, the food I’ve been holding back from sharing. I know…..naughty, naughty me! Tisk. Tisk. And to think, Santa still surprised me this year. Go figure! 😉

So to start things off my dearies, here is a recipe for the BPM Smoothie. Enjoy!

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BPM Smoothie

You will need:

blender or food processor

measuring cup & spoons

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Ingredients:

Use all raw, organic ingredients if possible. All fruit can be fresh or frozen. I like some of it to be frozen, because of the coldness and texture. Cut all fruit up small enough so it blends up faster. Personally I “eye” everything. So feel free to fudge the measurements to your liking.

1 banana

1/2 cup pineapple

1/2 cup mango

2 tbsp raw crunchy almond butter (optional, I love the texture)

2 tbsp maca powder

1 tbsp hemp powder

1 tbsp raw honey (optional.)

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup of ice

1/4 cup (or more, if you like it more liquefied) of alkaline water

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Prepare:

Combine all ingredients into blender and mix till it has a smooth consistency. Time will vary depending on appliance used. I drink the whole thing, however it can serve two people. See how many BMP’s (beats per minute) you get your heart up to with this one! ENJOY!

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Some words of wisdom from the Well -Being cards from Esther & Jerry Hicks. I think it makes a perfect coaster.

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Beauty From Love: “I ingest this food, knowing that it was made with love and feeds my wholesome soul. I am positive energy expanding!”

Drinking up and Loving,

Tara 🙂