Chapter 11: Smoothies
Smoothies are a quick and easy way to get a lot of nutrients into your body. Whether you’re on the go or just in the mood to sip your breakfast slowly on a relaxing morning, smoothies can ensure that your body is nourished throughout the day. They are also a great way to sneak in extra vegetables, the most common missing food group in the modern diet. This chapter is great for busy people who want to maximize their nutrient intake.
Green Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes
Blend time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
Serves 2
2 loose-packed cups kale or spinach
2 frozen bananas (freeze overnight)
1 green apple
1 cup almond milk
Method
- Freeze peeled bananas in chunks to have on hand.
- Wash greens and apples.
- Core apples and cut into fours.
- Transfer all ingredients to blender and blend on high until creamy, adding more almond milk if needed.
Citrus Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes
Blend time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
Serves 2
2 frozen bananas (freeze overnight)
1 small English cucumber
2 oranges
1 cup coconut milk
Juice of 1 lemon
Method
- Freeze peeled bananas in chunks to have on hand.
- Wash all ingredients and peel if not organic.
- Cut lemon in half.
- Roughly chop oranges.
- Transfer all ingredients to blender and blend on high until creamy, adding more coconut milk if needed.
Creamy Berry Smoothie
Prep time: 10 minutes
Blend time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
Serves 2
1 avocado
1 cup blueberries
1 cup blackberries
2 tbsps chia seeds
Juice of 2 limes
1 cup almond milk
5 ice cubes
Method
- Wash and pat all produce dry.
- De-pit and score avocado and transfer to blender.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
Superfood Cacao Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes
Blend time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
Serves 2
2 frozen bananas (freeze overnight)
2 tbsps maca
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsps raw cacao
2–3 pitted dates, or to taste
1 cup cashew milk or milk of choice
Method
- Freeze peeled bananas in chunks to have on hand.
- Blend all ingredients until creamy, adding more cashew milk if needed.
Creamy “Horchata” Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes
Blend time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
Serves 2
2 frozen bananas (freeze overnight)
2 tbsps sesame seeds
½ cup cooked gluten-free oatmeal
1 tbsp cinnamon
2–3 pitted dates, to taste
1 cup rice milk or other milk of choice
5 ice cubes
Method
- Freeze peeled bananas in chunks to have on hand.
- Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy, adding more milk if needed.