Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240ml) Milk (Dairy, Almond, Soy, or Oat)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) Water, Coconut Water, or Juice (Orange, Apple) - Optional
  • 1 cup (150g) Frozen Berries (Mixed Berries, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries)
  • ½ Banana (Fresh or Frozen)
  • ½ cup (75g) Mango (Fresh or Frozen)
  • ½ cup (75g) Spinach or Kale (Fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Nut Butter (Peanut, Almond, Cashew) - Optional
  • ½ Avocado - Optional
  • 1 tablespoon (10g) Chia Seeds or Flax Seeds - Optional
  • 1-2 teaspoons Honey, Maple Syrup, or Agave Nectar (Adjust to taste) - Optional
  • A couple of Dates (Pitted) - Optional
  • 1 scoop Protein Powder - Optional
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract - Optional
  • Pinch of Cinnamon or Ginger - Optional
  • Ice Cubes (to desired thickness) - Optional

Instructions:

  1. Wash and chop any fresh fruit or vegetables. If using frozen fruit, no need to thaw.
  2. Add the base liquid to the blender first. This helps the blender work more efficiently. Then add in fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, sweeteners, and extras.
  3. Start on a low speed, gradually increasing to high. Blend until completely smooth. You might need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender a couple of times.
  4. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid. If it's too thin, add more frozen fruit or ice.
  5. Give it a taste! Add more sweetener if needed.
  6. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.