Power Packed Smoothie

I love smoothies,  but I’m not talking about the sugar filled, 1,000+ calorie ones that you buy from a Smoothie chain. I’m talking about the make-it-yourself, nutrition packed glass you can throw together in your very own kitchen. And when you are short on time but not willing to sacrifice nutrition for convenience, its a smoothie that I tend to turn to.

Simple but strategic, you can load your blender with foods that not only taste good but will also promote health. Leafy greens promote a healthy immune system, fruit provides soluble fiber which helps eliminate carcinogens from the body, avocado (also a fruit) providing a healthy fat and additional creaminess and don’t forget about protein to keep your brain functioning at optimal levels.

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Power Packed Smoothie

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 12 minutes

Simple green smoothie for health

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Ingredients

• 2 C. Nondairy milk (ex. almond)
• 1 C. Packed spinach leaves
• 1 Banana
• 1/2 Apple chopped with skin on
• 1/2 C. Berries
• 1/2 Medium Avocado
• 1 Scoop Protein Powder (Sunwarrior Natural)
• (I also like to throw in a handful of parsley if I have it on hand)

Instructions

1. Throw fruit and veggies in your high powered blender and chop.
2. Add in liquid and protein powder and blend until smooth.
3. Throw in 3-4 ice cubes if desired until you reach your desired consistency.