This is a go-to breakfast or snack of ours. Feel free to experiment with the ingredients until you find the green combination that is perfect for your palate.
Serves 1
6 to 8 ounces almond milk (we prefer homemade or plain unsweetened), coconut milk, or coconut water
1/2 cup coarsely chopped kale (4 ounces; well rinsed, stems removed, firmly packed [baby kale works great])
1/2 Granny Smith apple, coarsely chopped (optional)
1/2 ripe banana, peeled and halved (optional; we like to freeze ripe bananas for a thicker smoothie)
1/4 avocado, peeled and sliced
1 Tablespoon plain Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt)
1 scoop protein powder (we prefer vanilla whey protein or sprouted brown-rice protein)
1 scoop powdered greens (try Skoop, formulated by Dr. James himself [available at drdeb.healthyskoop.com])
1 teaspoon almond butter (optional; good for when you desire a super-charged, highly caloric smoothie)
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water. Serve in a chilled glass or mug.
Per Serving: 340 Calories; 9g Fat (2g Sat.); 29g Protein, 39g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 1mg Cholesterol; 195mg Sodium.