I like for one of my meals—usually breakfast—to be a green smoothie. I find them so refreshing. You can, of course, adjust the ingredients to fit your needs.
I use a food processor because its motor is stronger than blenders. Also, I add a bit of water while making the smoothie, if things get too thick.
First, choose 4—6 ounces of some good dense, fibrous greens—
- Kale
- Spinach
- Swiss Chard
- Microgreens or sunflower sprouts
Add 4—6 ounces of high-volume watery ingredients, like—
- Tomato
- Celery
- Cucumber
- Red or yellow bell pepper
Add 4—6 ounces of fruits—
- Berries or fruits
Add 1 ounce superfoods—
- Spirulina powder
- Unsweetened organic cocoa powder
- Wheatgrass powder
- Vegan protein powder or collagen powder
- Ginger root (1/2” chunk, diced)
Add 1 ounce of fats—
- Coconut Oil – a small dollop makes a big difference
- Nuts or seeds (If their calories fit your personal dietary guidelines)
- Avocado
Add some spices or flavorings—
- Cinnamon
- A squeeze of lemon or lime juice for a touch of citrus
And finally, some liquid—
- Water
- Nut milk (almond, coconut, oat)
- Herb or green tea
- Coconut water
Note—doublecheck the calories! Keep close to 200 calories, less than 300.
I pre-chop any tough ingredients.
SOME SMOOTHIE IDEAS
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
2 scoops Orgain chocolate plant-based protein powder
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 apple
1/2 banana
1/2 cup frozen berries
Large handful spinach
10 walnuts
Water
1/2 banana
1 cup blueberries
2 cups kale
1/2 cup apple
1/2 avocado
10 almonds
Water
1/2 cup pineapple
1/2 cup strawberries
2 cups chard
1 cup blueberries
12 cashews
Water
1 medium nectarine
1/2 avocado
1/2 cup blueberries
2 cups spinach
12 walnut halves
Water
1 banana
1 carrot
1 orange
2 cups spinach
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
1/8 cup pumpkin seeds
Water
1 banana
1/4 cup blueberries
1/4 cup raspberries
2 cups kale
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
Water
1 cup coconut water
1/2 avocado
1/2 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
stevia, to taste
Water, if needed
1 cup green tea
1 cup mango chunks
1/2 medium avocado
1 cup kale
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
Stevia, to taste
1/2 medium beet
1/2 red apple
1/2 cup strawberries
2 carrots
1/2 cup blueberries
1/4 celery stalk
1/2 cup baby kale
1/4 avocado
1/2-inch piece of peeled ginger
Water
New Leaf Market Combo
1/2 red apple
1/2 medium beet
2 small carrots
1/4 celery stalk
1/2-inch piece of ginger
1/2 cup parsley
1/2 cup spinach
1/2 cup sunflower sprouts
Water