Basic Smoothie Recipe
I love smoothies for their versatility and for how they pack a lot of nutrition into an easy, make ahead breakfast on the go. This is my basic smoothie recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup liquid of choice: milk, plant-based milk, Calcium fortified orange juice, 100% apple juice, etc
- 1/2-3/4 cup Greek yogurt (I typically use plain, but can use whatever flavor you like)
- 1 cup fruit (I tend to use a variety of fruits and
- 1 handful vegetables (spinach, carrots, kale, cauliflower are my favorites)
- 1 TBSP nutrition booster: chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, etc.
Directions:
Place liquid in blender. Add handful of vegetables, nutrition booster, fruit and Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth.
Some of my favorite smoothie combinations:
Orange juice, 1 banana, Greek yogurt, spinach, flax, chia or hemp seeds.
Chocolate milk, 1 banana, Greek yogurt, spinach and 1 tbsp peanut butter
Milk, spinach, 1/2 cup mango, 1/2 cup blueberries, Greek yogurt, spinach, flaxseed