Written by: Lindsay Sibson
Hungry?
But don’t feel like cooking?
Look no further than making a SMOOTHIE!
Build your own green smoothie by following these easy steps!
Health Benefits Of Smoothies
- Ultra nutritious
- Easy to digest
- Packed with vitamins and minerals
- Help you get a variety of fruits and vegetables
- Strengthen your immune system
- Help with weight loss
- Give your brain a boost, especially when a healthy fat is used (coconut oil, avocado)
How To Build Your Own Smoothie
Step 1: Pick Your Liquid
- Amount: 1.5 cups, unsweetened
|
Coconut milk |
Almond milk |
Soy milk |
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Rice milk |
Help Milk |
Coconut water |
If you just want to go straight forward and simple, you can use plain filtered water as well!
Step 2: Pick Your Greens
- Amount: 1 large handful
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Kale |
Collards |
Swiss chard |
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Spinach |
Beet greens |
Mixed greens |
Step 3: Choose Your Fruit
- Amount: 1+ cup, fresh or frozen
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Banana |
Pineapple |
Berries |
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Apple |
Mango |
Melon |
Step 4: Boost IT!
- Amount: Choose 1-2 boosters to enhance your smoothie
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Ingredient |
Amount |
Ingredient |
Amount |
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1-2 tablespoons |
1-2 tablespoons |
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|
1 capsule |
Avocado |
2 tablespoons |
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Chia, Flax, Pumpkin Or Sesame seeds |
1 tablespoon |
Coconut Oil |
1 tablespoon |
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Nut Butter |
1 tablespoon |
Raw Cacao |
1 tablespoon |
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Cinnamon |
1 teaspoon |
Maca Powder |
1 teaspoon |
OPTIONAL SWEETENERS: Pitted dates, stevia, or raw honey.
There ya have it! You can customize and design your very OWN smoothie that exactly suits your taste.
Need an idea to get started? This Green Smoothie is an all around crowd pleaser:
Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups coconut milk
- 1 large handful frozen spinach
- 1 cup frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp avocado
Instructions: Place all ingredients in a blender and process until well combined.
Cheers to great (and green) health!
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About The Author
Lindsay Sibson turned her lifelong dream of traveling the world into a reality when she first stepped on a plan in April of 2014. With the simple intention of learning more about this beautiful world, she stepped away from corporate America to explore an alternative lifestyle of long term international travel, volunteering, blogging and pursuing a blissfully happy and fulfilling way of life.