Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Minty Green Smoothie

If any of you are like me when it's hot out you find it hard to find the desire to eat anything heavy.  In fact I almost prefer to drink my meals during the warmer weather.  To do this and still get great nutrition I like to try  out new smoothie recipes.  This one was a winner for me, but not be for everyone:)
The smoothie contains healthy fats, carbs and protein, and was so delicious in fact that it was gone quickly.

Serves 2

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup coconut water
Note: I only had unsweetened original coconut milk on hand, so I used that and filtered water.
1 tbsp Vanilla Vegan Protein Powder (can use more but will require additional liquid)
1/2 tsp probiotic powder
1 tsp wheat grass powder
1/2 tsp spirulina powder
1/2 tsp Chlorella powder ( or additional 1/2 tsp spirulina)
2 cups firmly packed baby spinach
2 cups frozen banana slices ( about 2 large) - (I generally have frozen banana on hand whenever they become overripe I cut them up and individually quick freeze before I store in a container)
3/4 cup raw unsalted cashews, soaked
1/4 cup firmly packed mint leaves
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp peppermint extract (did not have any so used extra mint leaves) - optional
1 tbsp coconut nectar or 2 chopped, pitted and soaked dates
1 cup ice cubes

1/  Put all in blender and blast on High for approximately 1 minute; until smooth and creamy.

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