SMOOTHIE: The Very Berry

A healthy take on a sweet classic!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 cups frozen strawberries
  • 2 cups other frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries)
  • 2 cups of kale, preferably purple/red
  • 2 bananas
  • 2 – 3 medjool dates (to taste)
  • 2 1/2-3 cups unsweetened plant-based milk (I used almond)
  • Add your favorite toppings (chia seeds, hemp, flax, or other seeds, cacao nibs, cacao powder, fruit, nuts, etc.)

DIRECTIONS:

Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth.  Add a little water if needed to make it easier to blend.

SMOOTHIE: The Arizona Sunset

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup frozen raspberries or strawberries
  • 1 large carrot, sliced and cooked
  • 1/2 cup coconut water or plain cold water
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh juice from one medium orange)
  • 2 tablespoons hulled hemp seeds

DIRECTIONS:

Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth.  Add a little water if needed to make it easier to blend.

SMOOTHIE: My Kids’ Favorite!

This is a crowd pleaser with my family and one that we do as a lunch sometimes with a bagel or other carb.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 banana
  • 2 (or 3) tablespoons of peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
  • 1 cup ice
  • *any add-ins (I usually add in collagen powder protein, chia seeds and flaxseeds to mine.)

DIRECTIONS:

Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth.  Add a little water if needed to make it easier to blend.

SMOOTHIE: Pineapple Banana Detox

This is a sweet tasting smoothie that only has 310 calories – perfect for a quick breakfast on the go!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 banana
  • 1 apple
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup ice
  • *any add-ins (I usually add in collagen powder protein, chia seeds and flaxseeds to mine.  For the kids, I will add in a chocolate or vanilla protein powder and chia seeds)

DIRECTIONS:

Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth.  Add a little water if needed to make it easier to blend.

SMOOTHIE: Berry Detox

This is a super easy smoothie to throw together that’s only 210 calories!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries (like blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
  • 1 large apple
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup ice
  • *any add-ins (I usually add in collagen powder protein, chia seeds and flaxseeds to mine.  For the kids, I will add in a chocolate or vanilla protein powder and chia seeds)

DIRECTIONS:

Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth.  Add a little water if needed to make it easier to blend.