Smoothies are an excellent way to get in a wonderful abundance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The key is not to add too much fruit or fruit juice. While fruit smoothies are very tasty, they are like dessert and should be reserved for that once in a while treat! When making a healthy smoothie (like my Vitality Green Smoothie recipe below) I absolutely want to have some sweetness, but without the huge sugar spike to accompany.

I truly love this smoothie and have found that it is very satisfying and a great meal substitute for those on the go days. It’s packed with a couple of healthy servings of cruciferous vegetables, vitamins: A, B6, C, D, E, and K. It’s also a great source for: iron, potassium, selenium, manganese, fiber, folate, calcium, omega 6’s, omega 3’s, and protein. All of this goodness helps to satiate your appetite, build new cells, strengthen bones, reduce inflammation, and feeds your bodies good bacteria the food it needs to keep your gut happy and healthy!

Vitality Green Smoothie

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 Medium Cucumber (peeled if not organic) and chopped in to small chunks.

1 Frozen Banana. (I like to take a few bananas after they have started to go a little brown and peel them, cut them into small chunks, and freeze them for when I’m ready to make a smoothie).

1 Broccoli Stalk. Cut off flowerets and save for salads or steaming. Chop up the stalk into small chunks (you may need to peel off the tougher outer skin if it’s a larger stalk).

½ Baby Bok Choi. Chop into small pieces including the leaves.

1 Cup Kale, chopped.

¼ Cup Shredded Coconut (unsweetened).

2 Cups Coconut water, no sugar added.

1 TSP Green Tea Matcha powder.

1 TSP Chia seeds.

1 TBLS Almond Butter (unsweetened & no salt added).

1 TBLS Fresh Mint.

Directions:

Put all ingredients into your blender. Process for one to two minutes until all ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth.

Enjoy!!

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