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The Raw Superfood Drink

I want to share a short story with you of how this Raw Superfood Drink was created.

A few years back when I was still living in NYC, I was walking towards Washington Square Park to do some errands, and at the exact second I walked up to the park a medium-sized, moss green van pulled up.

A few young guys in their early twenties, floppy jeans and baseball hats opened up the trunk and started pulling out cases of coconut water. “Hey miss, want a case of coconut water?” asks one of the dudes. “A whole case?? Um, sure?

I could go home and drop them off I guess.” I shrugged. I had heard of the brand before and knew they were all natural- though I had never purchased them before. “Good, take two cases!”

So I got loaded up with 2 mango flavored pure coconut water, I turned and went the block and a half home to drop them off. Then I turned to walk back directly the same way… “Wait miss— you have to take another one, ’cause there is the other flavor too!”

Okay, skip ahead to now, 4 days later. In TOTAL, I received 3 cases of the coconut water that was blessed to me by the universe. I mean, what are the chances to walk by the truck at the same exact time they were giving them away.

There was la 10 minute window there, because those dudes were obviously giving them away by the case to get their sample-giving job done with. 🙂

Well it’s all good because some force in the universe wanted me to share these coconut waters with you! Granted, I use to go to Chinatown every single week and get a case of 9 young coconuts, so I usually never buy packaged coconut water.

But since I had them, I popped a few of the freebies in the fridge, and over the next few days I’ve had a few- when I was wanting something yummy to drink, especially before and after yoga.

I must say that nothing is like a fresh coconut, but the packaged ones taste pretty good and are not sweetened, and put the idea in my head to share with you that that are a super convenient option!

So this is an excellent option for people that are extremely busy and where it isn’t possible to go shopping for fresh produce every week.

Not everyone lives near a Chinatown like I used too! So instead, just buy a bunch of packaged coconut waters at the market next time you get a chance, and keep them in your fridge. Buy a pound of organic spirulina powder to keep in stock.

Then, you can make the following drink whenever you get home from work, to give you quick energy to help you motivate to go to yoga class, do yoga at home, or go to the gym, etc. You can even have it as a super fast, easy breakfast. 

The Raw Superfood Drink

Kimberly Snyder
Print Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 1 full glass natural, not artificially sweetened coconut water
  • 1 heaping Tbs. of spirulina powder

Instructions
 

  • Blend. Enjoy!
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Coconut water is packed with potassium and electrolytes and also helps build tone when you are doing strength-based activities, like practicing yoga, etc.

Spirulina is 67% green algae protein, and it also contains Omega 3 fatty acids, all the essential amino acids, Vitamin B12, over 2000 enzymes, and lots of iron and magnesium!

You’ll also be amazed at how tasty it is.

Note: This doesn’t have the filling fiber of my Glowing Green Smoothie, and is not meant to replace it in the long term! Just an add on and emergency drink.

Raw food can be easy. And even if you don’t go to the store every few days for produce you can stock up- EASILY- on these two items and make The Raw Superfood drink whenever you want!

There is no reason not to. Happy Blending!

Have an awesome day,

Kimberly

28 Comments

  1. Mary Mays
    Mary Mays on February 24, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    Hi Kimberly,

    Any tips on opening a coconut? I bought one after reading about its many virtues on your site (which I love, btw) and ended up splashing myself and my kitchen when I finally managed to open it!

    Thanks! MM

    Reply
  2. Veggie Wedgie
    Veggie Wedgie on February 25, 2009 at 11:14 am

    Young coconuts…I love them so much! Sadly in Greece I can only get the frozen when and if they are available, and the canned ones have sugar in them…
    Coconut Water is the best drink ever.
    I can’t wait for your yoga video to come out!!

    Reply
    • kimberlysnyder
      kimberlysnyder on February 26, 2009 at 2:13 am

      Hi Nina,
      Thanks!! It was produced really well so I think you’ll really like it. 🙂
      You are in Greece??? I sooo want to go there. Where exactly are you from? I have a very good friend, named Yiannis, from Greece…I forget the name of his island though.
      I’ll find out!

      Reply
  3. Sara
    Sara on February 25, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    Hi Kimberly,
    Is there any way to know if a young coconut is fresh and good? I went to the Asian store near me a few weeks ago and did a shake test to try to see if I could hear the coconut water inside (it was really hard to hear), as this is what someone told me to do. I ended up buying two young coconuts. One of them was great, but the other had a purple-ish tint inside, and was definitely not scoopable. I was disappointed to have paid for a product I could not use. Is there any way to avoid this in the future? Thanks!

    Reply
    • kimberlysnyder
      kimberlysnyder on February 26, 2009 at 2:11 am

      Hi Sara,
      I just did a post for my next blog, and I definitely, purposely, answered your question! As I saw your comment before. You’ll see. 🙂
      And thanks for your great question, and for giving me the idea to mention it!

      The shake test is great especially when you are in SE Asia and Polynesia, where you should shake the coconuts that fall from the trees, to access whether they are fresh and consumable. At that point, they are in a large green shell of really thick wood. You can easily hear the water swishing around.

      The young coconuts we get in the US have been shaved down into a cone-topped shape, and flat bottom. You can hear the water swishing to an extent, but best to check the bottom, and make sure there are no dark spots or mold of any kind. If so, it has probably spoiled. If the spoilage penetrates into the meat and water part of it, the water will get slimy and the meat could get moldy. Ideally, the coconut meat should be white. Are you using a good cleaver by the way? You’ll go through tons of knives if you keep using them. And the coconut spoons are really helpful- wide and with an angled handle.

      Let me know how you do!!
      Kimberly

      Reply
  4. Veggie Wedgie
    Veggie Wedgie on March 1, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    I live in Athens!Greece is not like New York at all food-wise. Living in Athens makes things a lot easier though ti find raw products. My friend actually started a company, ‘mama superfoods’ and they import cacao, maca, coconut butter, mesquite, and other products from Costa Rica and other superfoods from around the world and Greece. If you ever visit drop me a mail!
    🙂

    Reply
  5. Stacy Wooldridge
    Stacy Wooldridge on July 13, 2009 at 12:10 am

    Hi Kimberly, Mom made the Truffles this evening and they were fabulous! I LOVE all of your information and refer to your site almost daily.
    Much Love,
    Stacy Wooldridge

    Reply
  6. Sheri
    Sheri on July 23, 2009 at 6:59 pm

    Kimberly–

    My sister and I have started drinking the green smoothie once a day–but we have noticed an unbelievable increase in our appetites and craving for sweets–is this normal?

    Thanks,
    Sheri

    Reply
    • kimberlysnyder
      kimberlysnyder on July 25, 2009 at 1:52 pm

      Hi Sheri

      YES that is totally normal. Part of the cleansing process means that old poisons, and cravings get kicked back up, as we have “awakened” those poisons, who are now in our blood and circulation and brought to the forefront. The Green Smoothie, with a ton of alkaline greens and strongly cleansing fruits, can do that.
      If you are hungry after the Green Smoothie have something more dense afterwards, like some nuts or an avocado. There are many stages of cleansing, so it may subside for a while, then come back unexpectedly. Just continue as best you can! And remember that your body is going through a transition.
      The fact that you are feeling these things means that you are indeed stirring things up. I would take a good probiotic every day. A gravity-centered colonic wouldn’t be a bad idea either, to help remove more toxins. However, if you are progressing nicely by slowing the cleansing process down when you need to = like I told you, by adding some heaviness or cooked food afterwards as you feel, then you may feel okay at the moment. Just make sure you are going to the bathroom regularly!
      On that note, 🙂 I’ll say goodbye for now but please keep in touch as to how you are doing!
      Love, Kimberly

      Reply
  7. Amanda Jewell
    Amanda Jewell on July 24, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    I combined some ingredients the other day in the kitchen & made the BEST smoothie out of the top super foods! Thought I’d share it here for anyone who loves the raw food smoothies! Raw cacao lovers enjoy!

    2 tblspns Raw Organic Cacao Nibs
    1 cup Organic Unsweetened Almond Milk
    2 tlbspns Raw Organic Acai Powder
    1/2 cup Raw Organic Goji Berries
    1/2 cup Organic Berries (frozen or unfrozen) (I used all blueberries)
    1/2 of an Organic Banana
    Option: Add 2 tblspns of coconut milk or raw coconut flakes!

    Reply
    • kimberlysnyder
      kimberlysnyder on July 25, 2009 at 1:58 pm

      Hi Amanda,
      Wow! How wonderful and creative our you to share with all of us. Thank you!!
      it sounds like a wonderful, after-yoga of after workout drink as well. 🙂
      xx Kimberly

      Reply
  8. Nour
    Nour on February 5, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    Hi Kimberley!
    So I tried this drink today–and had a hard time finishing it–I had to gulp it down and take a big bite of bread right after!…It has such a strong ‘iron taste’–is there any way I can cover this up?

    Thanks for all your great tips!

    Reply
    • kimberlysnyder
      kimberlysnyder on February 16, 2010 at 1:05 am

      Hmmm. Iron taste? Try adding a touch of Stevia. 🙂

      Reply
      • Nour
        Nour on February 16, 2010 at 9:43 am

        Ya–u know the metallic taste? I’ll try with agave and see if it removes it, but it’s more of an aftertaste that lingers, so I wonder if sweetener will help…I really want to like it!

        Reply
        • Shannon
          Shannon on March 31, 2012 at 6:36 pm

          I had such a hard time drinking this at first too! But then I added some lemon juice and stevia. Not sure if the lemon juice helped significantly or not, but the stevia definitely did!

          Reply
  9. SETU
    SETU on April 25, 2010 at 11:04 pm

    Hi Kimberly
    How are you? Its a nice blog you got here!
    Where are you from and how do you know all this stuff?

    Reply
  10. Andea
    Andea on July 3, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    Is it true that Vita Coco is more “healthy”. I like Zico too.Of-course nothing bets your GGS!

    Reply
  11. hemp seeds
    hemp seeds on November 16, 2011 at 11:47 pm

    Hello There. I discovered your blog the use of msn. That is a very neatly written article. I will make sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your helpful info. Thank you for the post. I’ll definitely comeback.

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder
      Kimberly Snyder on November 17, 2011 at 7:33 pm

      Great, thanks!

      Reply
  12. Brenda
    Brenda on April 12, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    When is your yoga video coming out? Where can we buy it?

    Reply
  13. Ashley
    Ashley on August 22, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Where does spirulina fit in with food combining? Is it considered a concentrated protein? If I were to make this drink how long should I wait before consuming other foods? Is it the standard 3-4hrs or less?

    Reply
  14. Madeleine
    Madeleine on May 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Hi Kimberly,
    What are the no-nos to look out for when buying coconut water? I can only find brands that are “from concentrate” is that OK? I bought an organic brand called Coco Libre. it has Organic coconut water from concentrate and “natural flavour” as ingredients.

    Reply
  15. Andrea
    Andrea on June 25, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    Hi Kimberly,

    I’ve been drinking the green smoothie every day for a couple of months now and eating very well, exercising, 4-5 times a week but I haven’t lost any weight and I feel sooo bloated all the time. What could be happening? Other than feeling bloated and heavy, I feel energized and healthy. Please help.

    Reply
  16. Lindsey
    Lindsey on June 26, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Bottled coconut waters such as Zico & VitaCoco are pasteurized, so it’s basically sugar water. The only raw coconut water is Harmless Harvest, but it still undergoes High Pressure Pascalization.

    Reply
  17. Melissa
    Melissa on July 31, 2013 at 8:42 am

    What brand of spirulina do you use?

    Reply
    • debbie
      debbie on September 10, 2013 at 7:14 pm

      what brand of spirulina do you use

      Reply
  18. Ashley Uphaus
    Ashley Uphaus on March 25, 2019 at 8:24 am

    what kind of spirulina brand to use?

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder
      Kimberly Snyder on March 26, 2019 at 3:51 am

      You can try this brand here, by Nutrex: https://amzn.to/2JFUGC6 and thanks for checking out this post. Lots of love! 😉

      Reply

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