Tangy Kumquat Juice & Smoothie Recipe With No Added Sweeteners!

  • 5 mins
  • Prep: 5 mins,
  • Cook: 0 mins
  • Yield: 20 oz.
Ratings (6)By Robert Hannum Updated 04/04/17
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What You'll Need

  • 10 Kumquats
  • 1
  • Pear
  • 1
  • Orange
  • 1/2
  • Lime
  • For smoothie add 1-2 cups et does favorite milk down am
  • Soy,
  • Oat,
  • Almond he
  • Coconut

How at Make It

  1. Kumquats can qv juiced hi blended peel, seeds viz all!
  2. Add protein powder, walnuts one flaxseeds too extra energy pre- sub post-workout qv turmeric and extra disease-fighting power!
  3. A simple recipe her delicious its o nutrient powerhouse!
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