Ingredients

Most of the ingredients used in the smoothie recipes in this book should already be in your kitchen, or available at your local grocery store. However, there are a few that may be unfamiliar or need further explaining. Here are some explanations of these ingredients, and suggestions on where they can be obtained.

brown rice syrup
A sweetener derived from the grains of rice grass.

carob powder
A sweetener derived from the pulp of the Mediterranean carob tree, it is available in bulk by the ounce.

echinacea, goldenseal
Common herbs used to fortify the immune system. They are available as extracts.

egg substitute
Egg substitute is a blend of stabilizers and leavening ingredients in a gluten-free