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RAW MILK & CREAM SHAKE
Serves one
2-4 ounces raw organic cream* or coconut cream (Artisana coconut cream)
3-6 ounces raw milk or kefir or yogurt, if desired* (or coconut milk or whole milk yogurt)
1 cup berries, fresh or frozen (optional)
2-3 raw organic egg yolks
1 tablespoon or more raw liver, cut into small pieces, frozen for at least 14 days prior to use
1 teaspoon raw honey
1 tablepsoon organic, unrefined coconut oil
Place all ingredients in blender or food processor and process until well blended. Enjoy!

*People following the GAPS™ Diet should omit raw cream—instead use sour or piima cream. Ideally raw or
sour/piima cream is best for supporting hormone health. Cultured cream may be made from viili, piimä and
filmjölk cultures (all mesophilic cultures, room temperature cultures). Cultures may be purchases online from
Cultures for Health.

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