• 1/2 c. dried, unsulphured apricots,
  plus soak liquid as needed
• 1-2 T. fresh coconut flakes 
• 1/4 c. fresh, raw almonds 
• 1-2 T. rice syrup 
• 1-1/3 c. orange juice
• adjust pinch nutmeg (opt.) 
• 2 ice cubes (opt.)

1. Re-hydrate apricots. *see note below*
2. Grind coconut flakes into a fine meal, using an electric seed grinder. 
3. Grind almonds in the same fashion. 
4. Pour juice into blender and add apricots, nuts, coconut, rice syrup and spice. 
5. Blend until smooth and creamy. 
6. Add ice, frozen bananas, if desired and re-blend. 

Serves 2

 

1. Fill a pint-sized jar with about one cup of dried fruit (or whatever is specified by recipe).
2. Fill the jar with water or juice. 
3. Let sit overnight.