Recipes
Berry Sneaky Green Smoothie
Download PDFSmoothies are a great way to pack in the nutrients and are a quick, ready-to-go breakfast
Once you get the hang of it, smoothies are a quick, ready-to-go breakfast that is easily digestible, great tasting, and satisfying.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup baby spinach (or more if you like)
- 1 cup almond milk (water, rice milk)
- 1 cup frozen berries
- ½ frozen banana
- 1 tbsp of ground flax seeds (or 1 tbsp flax oil)
- 1 serving of powdered protein supplement
Directions:
- Blend the flax seed until ground
- Add the frozen fruits, baby spinach, and almond milk, and blend until smooth or desired consistency is achieved
- Add powdered protein and blend briefly
- If smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk, water, or ice until desired consistency is achieved
- Enjoy as soon as possible to maximize nutritional benefits
Optional additions:
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (great source of healthy fats)
- 1 tbsp almond butter (great source of healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber)
- 2 open capsules of probiotics (for healthy digestive and immune function)
- Liquid vitamin D (especially important in the winter for healthy immune function)
- Ice (helps make the smoothie more palatable)
- ½ cup cranberry or pomegranate juice (packs a fruity punch)
- Pinch of cinnamon (for blood glucose control)
ENJOY!
