tall glass and serve.
3. Tropical Fruit Smoothie
Benefit: For under 400 calories, you’ll get 8 g protein and 5 g fiber.
Ingredients
1 ½ frozen mango cubes or peach slices, slightly thawed
1 cup hulled, halved fresh strawberries
½ cup chilled mango nectar
1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt or light vanilla soy milk
2 tablespoons flaxseed oil
1 tablespoon frozen pineapple juice concentrate, slightly thawed
Directions
Place mango, strawberries, yogurt, nectar, and juice concentrate in a blender. Blend until combined and smooth. Add oil and blend; only to combine. Pour into 2 glasses, garnish each glass with a strawberry and serve.
4. Blue Ginger Smoothie
Benefit: Great for a boost of plant-based protein.
Ingredients
1 cup frozen blueberries
¼ cup whole Brazil nuts
1½ cup filtered water
2 teaspoon chlorella (in powder form)
1 large handful spinach
One 2-inch piece ginger (about 1 tbsp), peeled and finely grated
1 tablespoon coconut oil
3-4 tablespoons (approx. 37.5-50 grams) protein powder
¼ cup almond milk (optional; add for a creamier finish)
1 sprig of mint leaves (optional)
Directions
Add all the ingredients (in the order given) into the blender. Then blend until smooth. Finally, garnish with a sprig of mint leaves if desired.
Tip: If you prefer a lighter bite of spicy ginger, start with 1 tsp and add more as you desire for just the right kick.
5. Cucumber Watermelon Smoothie
Benefit: Perfect for ultra-hydration on hot summer days.
Ingredients
1 cup coconut water
1 small organic cucumber
1/2 a lime
1 cup frozen watermelon
2 leaves of organic dinosaur (also called Lacinato and Tuscan) kale
7 leaves of fresh mint
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Mix until smooth. Enjoy!
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