Smoothies can be a great refreshing and light meal or snack for when you’re craving something fresh all year round. There are so many different ways to make a smoothie but the key, of course, is making sure your smoothie packs plenty of balanced nutrition from the essential nutrient groups. Once you know how to build a dense-filled smoothie, the combinations are endless and actually can be quite fun. Below i've put together a little smoothie formula to serve as a guide and also teach & empower you to build your own smoothie recipe.
Pick Your Base: Choose One - (1 Cup)
- Nut Milk ( Almond, Oat or Coconut)
- Water
- Coconut Water
Load Up On Greens: Choose One - (2 Handfuls)
- Kale
- Spinach
Choose A Fat: Choose One - (1/4 Cup)
- Coconut Yogurt
- Avocado
- Nut Butter ( Almond, Peanut, Coconut, Cashew )
- Coconut Meat
Pick Your Protein: Choose One - (1 Scoop)
- Vital Proteins Collagen Powder
- Plant-Based Protein Powder - I love Moon Juice Adaptogenic Powder
Add In Your Fruits: Choose One - Frozen or Fresh - (1 Cup)
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Banana
- Blueberries
- Dates
- Spirulina
- Maca
- Moringa
Top It Off: Choose As Many - (1 Tablespoon)
- Goji berries
- Hemp Seeds
- Cacao Nibs
- Coconut Flakes
- Bee Pollen
- Chia Seeds
DIRECTIONS
Add all your ingredients into a Vitamix-like blender. Blend until smooth. If using fresh fruit, add ice to achieve desired temperature. Enjoy!
** Check out a few of my staple smoothie recipes: Glowing Green Smoothie, Mango Spirulina Smoothie, Green Detox Smoothie & Inner Glow Smoothie.
