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The Optimum Living Alliance is founded by Brook and Home Le'amohala. Brook is a vegan living foods chef and co-author of the cookbook Incredibly Delicious. Home is certified in vegetarian and vegan nutrition.

Reprinted with permission from Brook and Home Le'amohala.

RefreshZing Lemon Spice Drink

The fresh herbs in this delicious zingy drink add phytonutrients to your breakfast or snack. Packed with flavor and health; this is a fun drink to share with friends on a hot summer day.

Makes two tall glasses full.

Ingredients

• 5 or so bananas, peeled and frozen
• fresh parsley, hand full
• fresh basil, half hand full
• 1/2-1 cup key lime or lemon juice, fresh squeezed
• 2 Tbl. raw agave syrup or dates, or to taste
• 1 tsp. cinnamon

(Optional - blend with minced fresh ginger, to taste, and a touch of ground Stevia instead of agave or dates.)

Directions

Blend all ingredients, except cinnamon, in a blender or VitaMix with just enough water to cover bananas. Stir in cinnamon, or lightly pulse blender to stir. Pour into two tall clear glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top along with a fresh mint or parsley sprig and perch a thin slice of key lime on the side of the glass.