Yields 8 MetPro Serving = 3 oz per serving
MetPro Serving Breakdown:
Fat = .5 (Basic: 7.5g fat)
Ingredients
- ¾ cup of coconut water (no sugar added)
- 4-6 Garlic cloves
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 1 cup raw almonds, blanched and “peeled”
- 2-2 ½ cups basil leaves
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions
1.) Adding the basil leaves 1 cup at a time, blend all ingredients until “smooth”. If you are having a hard time bending, try adding a little more coconut water or lemon juice.
2.) Freeze for later or enjoy right away.
Note: Coach Joel's favorite way to enjoy this pesto recipe is mixed with sweet potatoes, brown rice or quinoa, and shredded chicken or chickpeas. Layer on grilled broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and steamed kale with Braggs and nutritional yeast sprinkled on top.
