Berry Good Smoothie

“I’ve been drinking this for years and feel so much better when I start the day this way. Blueberry is my favorite, especially if I’m adding powdered greens, since the deep purple color holds up against the green. When possible, buy organic berries, especially strawberries, which are one of the most highly sprayed fruits. Recent research suggests that dairy might inhibit the absorption of phytonutrients in blueberries, but I really like whey protein because of the high content of leucine, a muscle-building amino acid. Until there’s more research on this, I’ve decided to take turns using whey and plant-based protein powders. And sometimes I’ll use a nut butter instead. (Note that whey powder makes this smoothie fluffier. The volume will increase but that’s due to extra air, not substance.)

Using ice cubes makes a thicker smoothie than the water. Adjust the amounts depending on add-ins and your preference. We’ve listed our most commonly added extras, but feel free to keep it simple with just the 3 main ingredients, or add whatever you want (e.g., nutritional yeast, bee pollen, liquid vitamins, fish oil, etc.). Pack as much nutrition as you can into this super healthful smoothie.” ~ Bobbi

Difficulty:

Easy!

Cost:

Varies depending on add-ins

Serves:1person

Serving Size:About 2 cups

Berry Good Smoothie

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This is our classic detox smoothie base, to which you can add as many extras as you want. Great for detox days or everyday!

• CourseBeverages, Breakfast
• CuisineAmerican

Tools:blender, measuring cups and spoons (optional)

	Prep Time
	5 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Difficulty: Easy! Cost: Varies depending on add-ins Serves:1person Serving Size:About 2 cups

Berry Good Smoothie Votes: 1 Rating: 5 You: Rate this recipe! Print Recipe Add to Meal Plan: Select Course to Add: BreakfastLunchSnackDinnerDessert This recipe has been added to your Meal Plan This is our classic detox smoothie base, to which you can add as many extras as you want. Great for detox days or everyday! CourseBeverages, Breakfast CuisineAmerican Tools:blender, measuring cups and spoons (optional) Prep Time 5 minutes Prep Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup ice cubes or 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup almond milk or plain yogurt
• 1 cup frozen berries

Add-ins: (optional: choose one, more, or none)

• 1/2 frozen banana (if frozen, use water instead of ice cubes)
• 1 scoop powdered greens
• 1 scoop unsweetened protein powder (whey or plant-based)
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds or chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Servings: person

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

1. Add ice cubes up to the 1-cup mark on the blender container. Alternatively, add 1/2 cup cold water.
2. Pour in enough almond milk to reach the 1-cup mark (about 1/2 cup).
3. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

Recipe Notes

Tip: If you have a really good blender, you can add fresh greens, but we usually use a powdered greens product like Green Vibrance, which contains enzymes, probiotics and a wide range of superfoods. If using whey protein power, look for whey from grass-fed, pastured cows if possible. Choose plain whey concentrate that has NOT been denatured, heated, or broken down into isolates.

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