24 March 2010
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32 CommentsThanks so much for all your kind words on my recent posts! Your thoughts and opinions are SO appreciated!! 
And I’m tickled pink that y’all loved my Amish farm/critter post: Amish Country, Sunny Skies + Critters!
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I snatched this Lucuma powder right up when I went on my $50 iHerb shopping spree. I have other plans for it, too, but I thought I’d throw it in the latest craving: Chocolate-Covered (Tart) Cherry Smoothie. It really did enhance the flavor and texture – I love it!
Evan (from Food Makes Fun Fuel) dumps Lucuma on his yogurt! Haven’t tried that yet, have you?
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Navitas Naturals Lucuma
Frozen Nanner, Almond Milk, Tart Cherry Concentrate
Added the Lucuma
Added the Cocoa Powder
Ice for good measure.
Beautiful transformation!
Yum!
Chocolate-Covered BUBBLES!
Chocolate-Covered (Tart) Cherry Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
Directions:
Note: I’m used to the tart cherry concentrate but it might be a bit strong for you if you aren’t. This smoothie is really, really chocolatey and the tart cherry shines through nicely. It’s not bitter, it’s delish! But if you aren’t a fan of even a slight bit of tartness, you may want to balance out the smoothie with either more sweetener, less tart cherry concentrate – or just use sweet cherries.
Have you ever made a chocolate-covered smoothie? (I’m sure Katie has!) What is your all-time favorite smoothie? I love green smoothies most – especially when hemp protein and spinach are involved! But some days, Raw Juice Girl just needs a little chocolate in her life.
Coming Soon
In no particular order…
- Review of the Paderno World Cuisine Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer
- Review of Aurorae Sport Sweat Towel
- Review of Aurorae Slip Free Rosin Bag
- Health Benefits of Blackstrap Molasses – And Why I Drink It
- Tart Cherry Concentrate Health Benefits – And Why I Drink It
- More recipes
- More reviews and giveaways – lots of surprises!
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That smoothie sounds excellent! I’ve bookmarked a caramel sauce made with lucuma; I can’t wait to try that one out
.-= Evan Thomas´s last blog ..Dark Chocolate Obsession And Declutter Your Mind =-.
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 24th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
It was really delish, Evan!
Oh, I have to make that caramel sauce – caramel is my FAVORITE!!!
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Lucuma looks wonderful! I need to pick some up! Do you know if Whole Foods would have it by chance?
P.S. Thanks for your sweet comment yesterday – I really, really appreciate it!
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 24th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Aw!! You’re most welcome, Nicole!! *hugs*
Hmmm… I don’t actually have a Whole Foods store (never even been to one) so I’m not sure. But I did a quick Google search and it appears some may carry it and others don’t? I hope you find it!!
Hugs,
Michele
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i’ve been getting into lucuma more and more these days. used some in my chocolate the other day. it does best when it’s not the only sweetener, but one of them.
.-= bitt´s last blog ..sakura and samoas =-.
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 25th, 2010 at 12:47 am
Thanks for sharing, Bitt! I kind of thought that about lucuma. I’m glad I had the nanner in my smoothie to add to the sweetness.
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Oh Michelle, that looks INSANELY good! I’d never heard of tart cherry concentrate before, so I’m excited for your post on it.
“Chocolate covered bubbles” just sounds like the best thing ever!!
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 25th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Thanks, Katie!!
Oh, I’ve drank tart cherry concentrate for years. I should’ve wrote about it sooner. I’ll try to hurry and do that post. I drink it for the health benefits, but I’ve come to love the taste.
Thanks so much for stopping by!!!
Hugs,
Michele
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Ahh lucuma is one of those things I’m really looking forward to trying, eventually. Thanks for the info
.-= La´s last blog ..Funny food faces =-.
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 25th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
You’re welcome, La! Glad you enjoyed it. I’ll do a more thorough review in the future. I’m pretty backlogged on the reviews I have coming up, though. LOL
Stay tuned….
Big hugs,
Michele
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I have never used lucuma powder before, but my interest is definitely peaked now that saw your delicious smoothie!
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 28th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
Hi, Amanda!
Hope you enjoy lucuma as much as I am! Glad my smoothie inspired you.
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Michelle… that looks so delicious! I have never tried the Tart Cherry Concentrate or Lucuma. I would love to try them both at some point!
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 29th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Thanks, Tee!
It’s really yummy and I hope you get to try both ingredients soon!!
Hugs,
Michele
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oooh I need to make that with the tart cherry concentrate!! Looks really good. I’ve never tried lucuma before though! I want to though
.-= Ashlei´s last blog ..Save An Animal, Eat Some Chocolate =-.
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 30th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Hi, Ashlei!
Yeah, this was a delish smoothie!
You can go ahead and make it without the lucuma, though. It would still be yummy – just add a different sweetener to balance the tartness of the cherry juice.
Hugs,
Michele
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I love making spinach smoothies and then adding frozen cherries and vanilla protein powder to switch it up. I’ve never heard of concentrate though.
.-= Robyn´s last blog ..I’m a winner =-.
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 30th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Your smoothies sound good, too!
Yes, I’ve drank tart cherry concentrate for several years now. I will be writing an in-depth post about it in the near future. As I’ve shared before, I live with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia and tart cherry concentrate has helped me fight the inflammation and control it.
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My favorite smoothie combo is frozen bananas, plain yogurt, PB2, cocoa powder, and spinach!
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
March 30th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
That sounds yummy, Laura!!
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I love how smooth your blender makes your smoothies!! I will definitely be buying an awesome blender when I move out to get my own place.
Also.. I want to try Lacuma Powder one of these days… I’m becoming really curious after hearing so much about it. 
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
April 4th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Thanks so much! My blender is an Oster and it does a really good job! I’m pleased with it. Of course, I always fantasize about a Vita-Mix and all the neat tricks it can do – but I can’t complain with Oster’s performance!
Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on lucuma.
Hugs,
Michele
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My favorite smoothie for sure is a huge green smoothie, with extra bananas!
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Can’t wait to hear about the tart cherry concentrate! And oh. my. this looks so yummy! I have a hard time reading your blog, just so ya know! It makes me want to get off my computer and go make something!
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..Spring Chicks =-.
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This looks really good, although I am not a chocolate person. I think I would try it just for the presentation! Well done and thank you for sharing.
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There is a chocolate cherry smoothie recipe in Matthew Kenney’s Everyday Raw that I like alot, though yours looks really good as well. My favorite smoothie is simple, just ingredients, but adds up to more than the sum of its parts: 2 large mangoes, 1 whole bunch of cilantro, and 2 cups of water. Blend together and you get an electric green, creamy and super refreshing smoothie.
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