After a long day yesterday I felt my body needed a huge health boost. Where I work we make the most delicious protein shakes, however I am a lover of clean smoothies. So I warmed up the Vitamix and plugged in my favorite things. It turned out to be rather delicous.
My best advice when it comes to smoothies is be very aware of your ingredients and how much! My rule of thumb is always, if I can't eat all the ingredients as they are in the amounts I use, then I don't add them. How many times have we ordered a freshly squeezed orange juice and loved it, unknowing it can take up to 7 oranges to make that little glass. Too much.
So my best advice is be careful with everything being juiced, pressed or blended. Have a think, and always question what is in there.
The Green Monster Smoothie
For 1 person
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 handful rinsed kale
4 cubes pineapple
5 leaves basil
2 cm banana
1 Tsp hemp powder
1/2 green ph alkaline super blend ( I use terra nova) but use any other blend of super greens.
1/2 avocado
Place all ingredients in a powerful blender and blend for 20 sec. Don't over blend, or under blend. Simply turn off when a smooth consistency is formed.
Alternatively, add more avo to make it thicker, then transfer it to a bowl and top with bee pollen, gluten free oats or hemp seeds to make a smoothie bowl.
I hope you like it!
Enjoy
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