Glow-To Smoothie
Smoothies are a summer necessity for me, along with many others. I sip on this one in particular at least three times per week, as a lunch or snack, to fill nutrient gaps into my day. This is packed full of fiber, potassium, omega-3 fats, protein, and more! Surprisingly, there’s only three ingredients with a taste: organic blueberries and açai and almond butter, say what?! Cool down with this quick and simple drink, especially on any extra hot day!
Ingredients:
2 cups spinach
1 cup kale
1 half packet organic açai
1/2 cup organic bluberries
1/2 avocado, medium
2 tbsp almond butter, creamy
2 scoops collagen peptides, unflavored (optional)
1-2 tbsp flax seeds
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp turmeric
water, as needed
ice, as needed
Directions:
Place all ingredients in the blender, although holding off on the water and ice.
Blend for about 10 seconds, then add water to thin (start small, but I use about 1/2 cup).
Once a very liquidy consistency is reached, and no chunks are hiding, add ice to thicken.
Pour and enjoy this energizing smoothie often, if you’re anything like me!
Notes:
I blend everything first, then match the same amount of ice as other ingredients. This limits the chance of chunks appearing, while drinking.
Can substitute cashew butter or sunflower seed butter, just make sure it’s creamy.
Hemp or chia seeds can be switched for flax seeds.
Place the greens in closest to the blades, for an easier blend. Trust me, I’m speaking from experience.
For this to stay cool longer, freeze the cup or jar you’ll be drinking out of.
The avocado is what gives smoothies an extra, well smooth, consistency. Also sneaks in some healthy fats!
