Basic Smoothie Recipe
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Basic Smoothie Recipe
Choose an ingredient from each category to make a fabulous smoothie. Mix and match to make your favorite flavor. Smoothies provide lots of nutrients to help your body heal and fight chronic symptoms.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Ingredients
First choose one of the following for your base 1/2 Cup:
- Dairy milk whole milk is best
- Almond milk
- Rice milk
- Flax milk
- Hemp milk
- Yogurt Preferably unsweetened or low sugar.
Next choose your antioxidants. Mix and match to equal approximately 1 Cup:
- Banana
- Berries
- Cherries
- Grapes
- Leafy greens
- Cucumber
- Apple
- Mango
- The fruit or veggie choices are unlimited
Finally add some healthy fat and protein to your smoothie:
- 1/2 Avocado
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil melted
- 2 tbsp Walnut Oil
- 2 tbsp Hemp, Chia, and/or Flax Seeds
- Assorted nuts
- 1 scoop Protein Powder
Spices/Sweeteners
- 2-3 Dates pitted
- Maple syrup to taste
- 1 tsp Cinnamon Helps control blood sugar
- 1 tbsp Ginger - Fresh Grated or 1/4 tsp ground
- 1/8 tsp Turmeric ground
Optional Flavor Enhancers
- 2-3 Coffee Ice Cubes
- Swap out milk for coffee
- 1-2 tbsp Cacao powder
- 1/8 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Nut butter
Instructions
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Blend all ingredients together.
Recipe Notes
Using frozen fruit makes a thicker smoothie.
Freeze milk in ice cube trays for a frothier, thicker smoothie as well.
The combinations for smoothies are boundless.
Experiment and enjoy!
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