Energy Boosting Green Smoothie
Energy boosting green smoothie recipe. A must for busy care partners, and definitely the way to stave off fatigue during the day.
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Equipment
- 1 strong blender This is the one I have. I promise it is worth the investment. These are the Cadillac of blenders. I've had mine for 10+ years now, and it is still going strong.
- 2 16oz drinking glasses or mason jars I like mason jars for my smoothies. You can seal them up tight and put them in the fridge for whenever you are ready to drink them.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Romaine lettuce approx 6 large leaves, washed well
- 2 cups baby kale
- 1/2 zucchini no need to peel if it is organic
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tbsp ground flax seed
- 1 tbsp vanilla unsweetened protein powder Optional
- 1-1/2 cup organic unsweetened soymilk or any alternative milk you desire
- 6 ice cubes this makes your smoothie icy cold and thick like a milkshake
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup OR 1 softened date (depitted) Optional but if you desire your smoothie to be a little sweeter. NOTE: Use either the maple syrup of the date. You should not need both.
Instructions
- Wash green thoroughly and place in a strong blender.
- Wash zucchini, roughly chop, and place in the blender.
- Add the frozen mango and banana.
- Add the ground flax and vanilla protein powder (if using).
- Add the pure maple syrup OR date (if using).
- Add the ice cubes.
- Pour in the soy milk (or the alternative milk of your choice).
- Blend until creamy.
- Pour into the 2 drinking glasses, or mason jars.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- If you find you need a blender often, I highly recommend investing in a Vitamix. They are more expensive than other brands but I promise you will not be disappointed. The Vitamix motor is so powerful, it can blend even an avocado pit!
- THIS is the one I own, and I've had it now for over 10 years. I like the 64oz lower canister because it sits more readily on the kitchen counter, under the cabinets, but still holds as much as the regular canister size.
- Here are links to some ingredients you may not be familiar with but may want to experiment with in your green smoothie.
- Favorite plant-based proteins
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Servings: 2 servings