Powdered Murder

1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/3 cup chia seeds

3 - 5 tablespoons honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon ci

1/8 teaspoon salt

In a small bowl, whisk together the almond milk, and cocoa powder. Add the vanilla extract, ci

GREEN GINGER PICK-ME-UP SMOOTHIE

1 cup coconut water

1/2 teaspoon grated ginger

1 frozen banana

1 cup spinach

1 cup kale (or additional spinach)

1 cup diced pineapple

A drizzle of honey (optional)

Blend together all ingredients until smooth, using the honey to sweeten to taste. Substitute the frozen banana for a thawed banana plus a handful of ice if preferred. Makes one serving.

RED BERRY PROTEIN SHAKE

1 cup almond milk

1 cup frozen berries

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

1 tablespoon Nutella (optional)

Blend together all ingredients until smooth. Add the Nutella to achieve a sweeter shake. Makes one serving.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A. Gardner is a native westerner exploring the sweet bites of the south. After years of working in the healthcare industry, she moved across the country with her husband and adventurous baby boy. She is a mystery and romance writer with a serious cupcake obsession and a love of storytelling that began at an early age. When she is not writing, she is either chasing after her son, out for a swim, trying out a new recipe, or painting her nails bright blue.

To learn more about A. Gardner, visit her online at: http://www.gardnerbooks.blogspot.com

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BOOKS BY A. GARDNER

Bison Creek Mysteries:

Powdered Murder

Iced Spy

Poppy Peters Mysteries:

Southern Peach Pie And A Dead Guy

Chocolate Macaroons And A Dead Groom

Bananas Foster And A Dead Mobster

Ice Cream Bombes And Stolen Thongs (short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection)