MY FAVORITE SMOOTHIE

I know not everyone likes smoothies, but I love them. Smoothies are a great way to get a huge nutritional punch if you are intentional about what you put in them. Beware - smoothies can also be full of sugar which can be energy and nutrient depleting. This is my favorite smoothie, and I start almost every day with it. It is packed with vitamins, minerals, healthy fat, protein and fiber, and it tastes delicious. By having adequate protein and fat, this smoothie not only has more staying power, but it also is blood sugar stabilizing. You can switch up the nut butter, greens, and fruit - and even add more seeds if you would like. Enjoy!

Superfood Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 cup                    Raw Kale and/or Spinach

1.5 cups               Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

1 TBSP                 Raw Almond or Cashew Butter

½                           Frozen Banana

½ cup                   Frozen Blueberries

1 TBSP                 Flax seeds

1 TBSP                Chia seeds

1 scoop               Collagen Peptides (optional)

25-30g Vanilla Protein Powder

2 TSP Spirulina Powder

2 TSP Pomegranate Powder

Method:

Add all ingredients to a high- speed blender, and blend until smooth. Serve cold. Top with: Sprinkle of Cinnamon, 2 TSP Cacao Nibs, 2 TSP Goji Berries. 1 TSP Hemp Seeds. While these can all be blended in, I love topping my smoothies with a little crunch to give them a little dimension.

 

Smoothie Tips:

  • Always add greens for extra vitamins and minerals.

  • Add 1 TBSP of fat (avocado, nut butter) for more staying power

  • Consider adding Dragon Fruit Powder or Pomegranate Powder for an antioxidant boost

  • Spirulina is a potent detoxifier - all you need is a teaspoon

  • Don’t use too much fruit! While fruit has naturally occurring, good for you sugars, it is still important not to flood your blood stream with too much. Stick with 1 serving per smoothie (1/2 large or 1 medium piece of fruit).

  • For extra nutrition and fiber, add 1 TBSP of your favorite seed. I like chia, flax and hemp seeds.

 

 

 

Julia Struve