There is really no better way to start off your day (in my humble opinion) than with a filling green smoothie. They are so easy to make and chalk full of nutrients to get your day going in the right direction. Sometimes I’m in the mood for eggs and bacon with the kids and that’s another great way to start the day, and those days I push the smoothie back until lunch. Either way, it’s a great way to get a big portion of greens and antioxidants into your daily diet.
Green Smoothie
Makes 1 serving, 3 cups (I usually end up sharing a little with my kids so that’s why I make it so big, if you don’t have kids to share with you might cut back on the berries and coconut milk a little :)
Ingredients:
1/2 banana
1/2 cup coconut milk (full fat)
3 cups fresh spinach
1 1/2 cups frozen berries, I use a mixture of strawberries, blueberries and blackberries
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
1 scoop Whey Protein powder (or serving size on your protein powder of choice)
Here’s how I start mine out:
1. Banana, coconut milk, and spinach and whir together until spinach is pureed.
2. Then I add the frozen strawberries and blueberries and whir again, it helps if you start out at a low speed then slowly speed up.
3. When adding the melted coconut oil I get the mixture going and then add the oil while the machine is going. If you dump it into the blender while it’s stopped it will most likely harden and you will get coconut oil chunks in your smoothie which will probably get stuck in your straw :)
4. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Drink while it’s cold!
Enjoy!
