There are so many ways to start the day off feeling alive and gorgeous. One of my all-time favorites is a luscious green smoothie jam-packed with life-enhancing oxygen and protein. Plus, it balances my pH and blood sugar (gone are the toxic mood swings) while the fiber of the blended plants mops up toxins in my body, making look and feel incredible. An absolute winner in my book!
I have so much fun playing with different smoothie recipes – as long as you keep the veggie to fruit ratio 3:1 and are not afraid to add ground flax, stevia, sprouts, cinnamon, cacao or a quality vegan protein powder, the possibilities are endless!
Here are my top 3 to get you started and on track to more vitality and clarity:
Morning Zing Smoothie
by Victoria Boutenko
½ bunch dandelion greens
2 stalks celery
½ inch fresh ginger root
2 peaches
½ pineapple
Blend + enjoy!
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The Green Guru
by Kris Carr
avocado
coconut water (or purified water)
cucumber
romaine
pear (or banana)
a dash of stevia (or agave)
a wee bit of cinnamon or cacao
1-2 ounces of E3Live
Blend + enjoy!
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Mango & Spinach Smoothie
by Karen Knowler
1 large sweet and ripe mango (or 2 small ones)
5-6 large handfuls of organic spinach
1-2 dates, if it needs a bit more sweetness
Blend + enjoy!
Have you got any yummylicious green smoothie recipes to share? Post them in the comments below!
My favourite one is from Joy the Baker’s cookbook:
1 frozen banana (I keep peeled chunks of banana in a bowl in my freezer because trying to peel a frozen banana? Not fun!)
1 tbsp natural peanut butter
1 cup spinach
1 cup kale
up to 1 cup almond milk (add gradually till you have the consistency you like)
Thanks Laura, that looks yummy!
You got me at “gone are the toxic mood swings!” I’ve been saying I want to make juices and smoothies forever, but for some reason have never got in the habit. I have a blender, so I’m going to make myself make one tomorrow and really try to work these into my usual stuff I eat. I’m glad I just randomly found your site through freckled nest (I’m in major need of a redesign)… going through your posts is inspiring : )
Victoria
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