Raw Milk Smoothie: Nutrient dense vanilla Milkshake

With summer on its way, this raw milk, nutrient dense, smoothie is perfect for cooling off on a hot day! It tastes just like ice cream, but unlike ice cream, you can enjoy it every single day and be better for it!

What is in this raw milk smoothie?

Besides having raw milk, this smoothie also contains avocado, egg yolks, and almond butter! That makes for a ton of amazing nutrients packed into this delicious treat!

Benefits of egg yolks:

Egg yolks are one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. They are packed with nutrients and you can eat them raw.

• Vitamins A, D, E, and K
• Cholesterol and choline which are essential for your brain
• Omega 3 fatty acids
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Zinc
• Help with brain development
• Heart health
• Eye health

This is why one of the first food recommended for babies in the book “Nourishing Traditions” is egg yolks. If you want to read more about Nourishing Traditions, check out my post “What is the Nourishing Traditions Diet?”

Benefits of sprouted almond butter:

Almond butter gives this smoothie a really nice taste, but it also contains many nutrients:

• Vitamin E
• Potassium
• Calcium
• Flavonoids in almonds can also benefit your skin
• Antioxidents to prevent inflammation

Almonds are a monounsaturated fat, so don’t over do it, but the health benefits of almonds (and their delicious taste) make them a great addition to this raw milk smoothie. Be sure you use sprouted almond butter! Un-sprouted almonds contain nutrient blockers and are hard to digest!

Benefits of avocado:

Besides giving this raw milk smoothie a thick, creamy texture, avocados have many benefits!

• Vitamin C, E, K, and B6
• Riboflavin
• Niacin
• Folate
• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Omega-3 fatty acids which are great for your brain and eyes

Benefits of raw milk:

If you have any experience in the Nourishing Traditions world, or have been drinking raw milk, you know that raw milk can be the source of many controversies in the food community. People argue over whether pasteurizing milk really makes a difference, or if raw milk is even safe! If you are skeptical of raw milk, or just don’t have access to it, you can substitute coconut milk or almond milk in this recipe. Although it wouldn’t be as creamy and healthful without the bacteria from the raw milk. Before you grab your coconut milk though, let me tell you the many benefits of raw milk.

Consuming raw milk has been shown to decrease symptoms of allergies, eczema, asthma. Many people who cannot tolerate pasteurized milk do great with raw milk. Raw milk contains the beneficial bacteria (simulate to yoghurt) which is necessary for it to be digested. Pasteurized milk is no longer full of these living bacteria, but it is dead and cannot be digested easily.

This chart from the Raw Milk Institute website shows the nutrients of raw milk compared to other milks. Raw milk is:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Protects the immune system
• Prevents gastroenteritis, tuberculosis, candida, fevers, and many other diseases
• Protects your liver
• Gives you clear skin
• Benefits the nervous system
• Prevents cancer and diabetes
• Protects against degenerative disease

Benefits of Liver (optional to add):

If you have some on hand, add a little liver into your smoothie! Believe me when I tell you; it won’t make a difference in taste, but it will make a world of difference for your health! Liver contains

• Copper
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B12
• Iron
• Folic acid
• Zinc
• CoQ10 for cardiovascular health

Make sure you buy liver from healthy, free range, grass-fed animals! These are not the only benefits of liver. Read this article from the Weston A. Price Foundation for more info. In short, everyone should be eating at least a little bit of liver and sneaking it into your smoothie is a great way to eat it!

What you will need to make this Raw milk smoothie:

Now that you know some of the ingredients of this smoothie, it’s time to get out your supplies! For this recipe you will need:

• A blender
• Ice
• Vanilla extract or vanilla beans
• A little bit of water
• Measuring spoons and cups
• A sweetener such as stevia (in a small amount) or maple syrup (optional)

Ingredients with measurements:

• 1/2 avocado
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 tbsp sprouted almond butter
• 1 cup raw milk
• 1 1/2 cup ice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp stevia or tbsp maple syrup (optional)
• 1 tsp chopped liver (optional)

How to make this delicious raw milk smoothie:

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender
2. Then, turn the blender to high and blend until creamy and smooth (It should be pretty thick!)
3. You can add more ice to make it thicker or try less ice for a thinner smoothie

Substitutions for allergies:

• If you cannot tolerate eggs, add in some butter! Butter is loaded with nutrients and will give the smoothie a creamy texture!
• If you are dairy intolerant, use coconut milk or almond milk.
• For nut allergies, you can try sun flower seed butter, pumpkin seeds, or just skip the nut butter.
• If you do not have access to raw milk, use 3/4 cup skyr or grass-fed Greek yoghurt. That way you still get some healthy bacteria in there!

Flavor options for a Raw milk smoothie:

For a tangier smoothie:Try raw kefir instead of the milk! This will give a nice tangy flavor to your smoothie!

Try a fruit smoothie: Adding fruit to a smoothie is a great way to enjoy the health benefits of fruit whilst balancing the sugar with the fat of the milk! Try adding 1/2 cup frozen berries in place of ice!

Chocolate raw milk smoothie: Add in 1 tbsp cocoa powder to make this smoothie chocolaty!

Coconut raw milk smoothie: You can add coconut butter or coconut oil in place of almond butter for extra saturated fat! It also gives a very nice flavor!

Nutrient dense Raw milk ice cream: Yep! You can turn this smoothie into healthy ice cream! To make Ice cream, put the finished smoothie into an ice cream churner and follow the instructions on the churner! (This is one of the many reasons of love Nourishing Traditions; you can eat ice cream every day!)

FAQ’s about raw milk smoothies:

Where can I find raw milk?

You can buy raw milk at the store in some states, however if you don’t live in one of these states you can buy a cow share! This means that you own part of a farmer’s cow and therefore legally own part of the milk the cow makes. Be sure the farmer you use knows what he is doing and is a trust worthy source. Find out more about what makes a good raw milk farmer and where to get raw milk near you here.

Can my kids have this raw milk smoothie?

Yes! Well, not a new born baby. But any kids older than 3 will love this delicious frozen treat! It’s a great way to get lots of nutrients into picky eaters!

Is it okay to eat raw egg yolks?

Yep! Egg yolks are safe to be eaten raw. Do not eat the whites however. In the case of disease being in the egg, the disease would be on the shell. Not the yolk.

Can I use pasteurized milk in this smoothie?

Technically yes. But don’t. That would ruin most of the health benefits and would do more harm than good.

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