superfood green smoothie

I love smoothies- for one, they’re delicious, but they’re also a great way to pack a bunch of nutritional ingredients into your diet in a jiffy! Plus they’re oh so refreshing any time of year. My superfood green smoothie boasts an exceptionally healthy profile thanks to fresh greens & spirulina, chia & flax seeds, plus fresh ginger & medjool dates, among other things. It not only tastes delicious, but is uber nourishing for your body as well. It’s perfect for those days when you feel you need some extra “health” in your life- maybe you’ve been noshing on a bit too much sourdough bread or pasta, and need to up your greens game, stat! Not to mention, it’s a great way to sneak veggies into your toddler’s diet if they’ve started to become a bit, ahem, particular…. Superfood smoothie to the rescue! I find smoothie recipes to be pretty forgiving, so feel free to make swaps and use what you have on hand. This one gets the majority of its sweetness from fresh fruit, but feel free to add a couple medjool dates or a spoonful of honey if you prefer things a bit sweeter. If I want to up my protein game, adding a serving of Sakara Organic Protein & Greens Super Powder to my smoothie to really kick things up a notch. I like my smoothies on the thicker side, where you could eat it out of a bowl with a spoon if you feel so inclined. But my husband, on the other hand, prefers a much thinner, easy-drinking smoothie, so feel free to add as much liquid as you prefer to get to your desired consistency. I’m happy to say that this smoothie satisfies not only myself, but also my husband AND baby! Winning! If you’re jonesing for more smoothies, definitely try my matcha coconut smoothie and turmeric sunrise smoothie as well! Enjoy :)

Superfood Green Smoothie:

  • 1.5 cups frozen banana slices

  • 1.5 cups frozen pineapple chunks

  • 2 cups almond milk (add more as needed)

  • 1 cup coconut water (or water)

  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt)

  • 2 cup fresh or frozen greens (spinach or kale)

  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen veggies (cucumber, cauliflower, carrot)

  • 1-2 tbsp nut butter (I like Nuttzo!)

  • 2 tbsp chia, flax, and/or hemp seeds (mix it up!)

  • 1 small nub fresh ginger, peeled

  • 1 tsp spirulina, optional

  • 1 serving protein powder (I like Sakara!), optional

  • 2 medjool dates (pitted) or 1 tbsp raw honey

  • ice, optional

To make your smoothies, add all ingredients to your blender (a high-powered Vitamix works best!) and blend away! Add protein powder for an extra protein boost, and extra dates/honey if you prefer a sweeter smoothie. More milk or water can be added to thin the smoothie to your desired consistency. Makes 2-3 smoothies. Enjoy!

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turmeric sunrise smoothie

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More often than not, I find myself making green smoothies. I love that they make it easy & delicious to add extra handfuls of spinach or kale into your diet on a regular basis. However, it's also nice to keep experimenting and try new things. Here is a great way to get out of a smoothie rut and mix it up. This bright and refreshing drink is packed full of healthy ingredients, and will help ensure you get your day off on the right foot, or give you the afternoon pick-me-up you need later in the day.

Just take a look at some of the impressive health benefits this smoothie boasts: Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory & is rich in antioxidants. Ginger soothes the stomach and boosts the immune system by helping to fight infection. Pineapple & lemon are both packed with vitamin C & antioxidants. Carrots supply ample amounts of beta carotene, antioxidants & vitamin A. Coconut meat boasts a high concentration of healthy fats, amino acids, fiber, folate & potassium. Maca helps to increase energy, contains many vitamins & minerals, and can help boost your mood. Dates promote digestive health, are rich in iron & potassium, and can help lower cholesterol. So as you can see, this smoothie packs a punch! I hope you enjoy it!

Turmeric Sunrise Smoothie:

  • 1 cup raw coconut meat

  • 1 cup frozen pineapple

  • 1/2 cup frozen mango

  • 1 cup carrots, peeled & chopped

  • 2 tbsp fresh turmeric, peeled & chopped

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled & chopped

  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 1/2 tsp maca powder

  • 3 Medjool dates, pitted & chopped

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

  • Ice, if desired

Add all ingredients to a powerful blender (I use a Vitamix), and blend until well combined. You may want to scrape down the sides or use the plunger to get everything well incorporated, adding a bit more almond milk if needed. You may adjust the amount of dates (or sub raw honey or agave syrup) to your preferred level of sweetness. Makes two smoothies (or one giant one).

*You may sub ground turmeric (and/or ginger) powder if you can't find fresh. Use 1/2 tsp of powder for 1 tbsp fresh.

**For a green version of this smoothie, sub out the carrot for cucumber, and add a couple big handfuls of spinach or kale!

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