Smoothies have been my go to breakfast and quick snacks for a few years now. One delicious mason jar full will balance your blood sugar, fill you up with fibre and give you an energizing green kick to fuel your mind and body.
Here is my guide on how to make a perfectly balanced smoothie to fuel and energize:
•Liquid – about 2 cups. Ex. Nut or seed milk, water, coconut water, coconut kefir.
•Protein – needed for growth and repair and to keep your belly full and satisfied! Hemp seeds, raw protein powder (ex. Sunwarrior), rice protein, hemp protein. Use about 2 Tbsp.
•Fruit – a sweet and phytonutrient rich addition. Wild blueberries, bananas, avocado, cherries, berries, mango, pineapple, cranberries, etc. About 1 cup.
•Greens or sprouts – full of anti-oxidants, vital chlorophyll, and nutrients! Sunflower sprouts, kale, Swiss chard, spinach, etc. About 1-2 cups.
•Fibre – slows down absorption, helps detoxify, stabilizes blood sugar, helps you stay full longer. Great choices are chia and ground flax seeds. Start with 1 Tbsp and increase to 2 Tbsp.
•Healthy fats – vital for absorption, makes you feel full and satisfied! Hemp seeds, coconut oil, flax oil, almond butter, tahini, and avocado are great choices. Use about 1 Tbsp of nut butter or 1/2 avocado.
•Supe it up with super foods! – these add a powerful punch of anti-oxidants, detoxifying and energizing properties and are super nutrient dense. Spices (ex. cinnamon, cardamom), goji berries, raw cacao powder, bee pollen, spirulina, matcha powder, raw honey, lucuma, maca, etc.
St.Patty’s day is known for all things green and happy so here is my version of a super delicious green smoothie with a minty refreshing kick to start the day off right! Kids love it too!
The Green Shamrock Smoothie (Choco Mint Smoothie)
2 cups vanilla almond milk (homemade)
2 cups green kale
½ avocado
1 banana, frozen
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1 scoop plant based vanilla protein
½ tsp peppermint extract
½ tsp green stevia powder (or 3-5 drops of liquid stevia)
2 tsp raw cacao nibs
How to make:
Combine all ingredients, except cacao nibs, into a blender and buzz until smooth. Top with cacao nibs and serve!
Happy Healthy St.Patty’s Day!
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