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Article by Lindsay Gifford Recipes and information provided by Silk.com.

At the beginning of each year, many people choose to evaluate their lives and set resolutions for the upcoming year. And everyone knows...your body’s health is usually near the top of the list. Whether you are looking to lose a few pounds or tone up, smoothies are a great alternative to help with weight loss. We’ve teamed up with Silk® to bring you great recipes that will have you feeling better in no time.

Silk offers soy-based and almond-based milk that isn’t just for the lactose-intolerant. The team at Silk has worked to create a milk subsitute that offers a dairy-free, responsibly-produced product, with no artificial colors, flavors or high-fructose corn syrup.

So why drink soy or almond milk? More and more people are recognizing the benefits of fruit, vegetables, nuts and grains. Improving your diet can be as easy as slipping in an extra serving or two every day. Infusing more of these important components may reduce mortality from heart disease, lower cholesterol and diabetes.

The benefits of Silk are fantastic for your body. It has 50 percent more calcium, zero cholesterol and 25 percent lower calories than skim milk. Silk’s soy milk and almond milk also have a lot less saturated fat than dairy milk counterparts. And to top it off, soy protein is the only protein recognized by the FDA for its role in supporting heart health. Enjoy these flavor-filled smoothies that help boost your health and a few that satisfy those pesky sweet cravings, too!

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Vanilla Chai Smoothie

Enjoy a coffeehouse favorite with a sweet twist.

Servings: 1
Total Time: 15 min + chill time

2 cups Silk Unsweetened Vanilla almond milk
2 chai tea bags
½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
¼ tsp cinnamon
½ Tbsp honey, optional

Bring Silk to a simmer in a small pot. Place chai tea bags in the pot and continue simmering for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Chill chai almondmilk for one hour. Once your almondmilk is very cold, pour it into a blender along with Greek yogurt, cinnamon and honey. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

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Breakfast Buzz Smoothie

Start your day with this creamy caffeinated treat that’s packed with protein.

Servings: 1
Total Time: 10 min

1 cup Silk Light Vanilla Soymilk
½ cup coffee
1 banana
½ cup ice
1 Tbsp ground flax
2 Tbsp nut butter
1-2 tsp honey, if desired

Blend until smooth. Get your buzz on.

Creamy Cashew Smoothie

Cashewmilk brings irresistibly creamy taste to your smoothie.
Servings: 1 Total Time: 10 min

1 cup Silk Original Cashewmilk
½ banana, fresh or frozen
¼ ripe avocado
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup ice

Blend all ingredients until oh-so creamy.

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Elvis Smoothie

An indulgent smoothie that is full of fiber and protein.

Servings: 1 Total Time: 5 min

1 cup Silk Unsweetened Vanilla almondmilk
1 frozen banana
1 cup ice
1 Tbsp regular or honey peanut butter
4 oz nonfat honey Greek yogurt
1 slice center cut bacon, cooked and crumbled (or veggie bacon)
Melted peanut butter and graham cracker crumbs for garnish, if desired

Put all ingredients except bacon and garnish into a blender and process until smooth, about 2 minutes. If desired, roll the top of your glass in graham cracker crumbs and drizzle extra melted peanut butter on the inside. Top with crumbled bacon.

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Strawberry Basil Slush

A virgin strawberry margarita with a kick of fresh basil.
Servings: 1 Total Time: 10 min

1 cup Silk Light Original almondmilk
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
1 tsp chopped fresh basil
2 tsp agave
1 Tbsp lime juice
½ cup ice
2 Tbsp protein powder and/or
1 Tbsp ground flax, if desired

Blend until smooth and berry, berry good.

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Ginger Snap

Silk, honey and ginger, finally together! Oh snap!

Servings: 1 Total Time: 5 min

3 oz Silk Unsweetened soy or almondmilk
2 slices fresh ginger
1 Tbsp honey syrup* Candied ginger for garnish

*Honey syrup:
1 part honey, 1 part hot water stirred together

Place the ginger slices in a cocktail shaker and muddle (or mash with the back of a spoon). Add remaining ingredients except garnish. Add 1 cup of ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with candied ginger. For a spirited drink, add 1 oz vodka and ½ oz ginger liqueur.

Caramel Apple Smoothie

A caramel apple that won’t leave your face sticky? Now that’s a good time.

Servings: 1 Total Time: 5 min

¾ cup Silk Vanilla soy or almondmilk
¼ cup apple juice
1 medium tart apple, peeled, cored and sliced
1 Tbsp caramel sauce
1 cup ice
2 Tbsp protein powder and/or 1 Tbsp ground flax, if desired

Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until creamy.

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Green Goodness Smoothie

Perfect for a post-workout snack or as a midday pick-me-up.

Servings: 1 Total Time: 5 min

1 cup Silk soymilk or almondmilk, any flavor except chocolate
1 cup fresh green kale
½ cucumber (peeled)
½ frozen banana
1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder
1 cup ice

Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

Log onto www.silk.com for hundreds of recipes just waiting to be tried out!

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