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ENERGY BOOSTING GREEN SMOOTHIE

With beautiful weather finally here, smoothies are a perfect way to get loads of essential nutrients in with a single, refreshing drink. For a natural energy boost in the morning, try this delicious green smoothie and start your day off just right!

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
  • 1 cup of unsweetened almond or coconut milk (plus filtered water if desired)
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1-2 cups of greens (i.e., baby spinach, arugula, parsley, etc.)
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1/4 avocado
  • 3-5 ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

  1. Add all ingredients into blender and blend on high for 30 seconds.
  2. Enjoy.

 

Additional add in’s for an extra energy and nutritional boost include:

  • Unsweetened coconut flakes
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Spirulina powderl
  • Liquid chlorophyll
  • Bee pollen
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Cocoa nibs
  • Ground flax seeds
  • Hemp seeds
  • Coconut oil
  • Maca powder

 

Serves 1

 

Nutritional analysis: calories 470, fat 23g, carbohydrates 50g, fiber 21g, protein 28g

  1. Blair says:

    Some smoothie recipes are quick form of energy. Specially, busy could grave something quickly. Thanks for sharing energy boosting recipe.

  2. Miriam Nakhooda says:

    Love all your smoothies. I have had great results following your diet and the delicious recipes.
    I have so much energy and feel really healthy.
    Thank you so much

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