There are so many options for smoothies! Buying your favorites is a breeze, but tossing random stuff into a blender? Now that's a recipe for excitement! I'm happy to share nutritional information like this daily dose of greens. Enjoy my go-to green smoothie recipe below, and a guide to creating a new smoothie with all the essentials.
My Go-To Green Smoothie Recipe
INGREDIENTS
1 cup kale
1 medium banana
1/3 avocado
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
2 cups filtered water
DIRECTIONS
Add ingredients to blender
Blend!
This smoothie is especially good for your gut (live enzymes and prebiotic), high in antioxidants (Vitamin A & C), high in minerals (Calcium & Potassium), and high in fiber (13g).
MACROS
320 Calories
49G Carbohydrates
14G Fat
6G Protein
“Smoothie my way for a healthy day"
I recommend choosing one item from each of the categories below. It makes the process easier and simplifies your smoothie for optimal taste, but by all means add all that you desire. Throw it all in a blender.
Greens
Serving: 1 cup
Choice of kale, spinach, romaine or mixed greens.
Protein
Serving: as recommended
Protein choice is dependent on your own preferences.
Other good options for protein: chia seeds, yogurt, peanut/ almond butter, nuts and seeds.
Booster Foods
Serving: as recommended
Choice of collagen, spirulina, chlorella, Maca root.
Fruit
Serving: 1 cup
Choice of avocado, banana, apple, blueberries, raspberries, mixed berries, pineapple, mango.
Liquid
Serving: 1 cup
Choice of filter water, coconut water, coconut milk.