GREEN DETOXIFYING SMOOTHIE TO KICK THE YEAR OFF RIGHT

Published on January 19, 2018

The holidays are over, which means it is time to start detoxifying!  These green, detoxifying smoothies are chock full of nutrients that will help to kick start your digestive system, boost weight loss and get you back on track to feeling your very best!

Bring me to life smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup kale
• ½ banana
• ¼ cup frozen mango
• 2-4 ice cubes
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 chunk of fresh ginger root (peeled and chopped)

DIRECTIONS

1. Blend all until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!

Serves 1

Nutritional analysis: calories 385, fat 14g, carbohydrates 50g, fiber 15g, protein 25g  

Green warrior protein smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• ½ banana
• 2 cups of baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds

  DIRECTIONS

1. Blend ingredients until smooth and well combined.

Serves 1

Nutritional analysis: calories 500, fat 35g, carbohydrates 23g, fiber 10g, protein 24g  

Strawberry peanut butter hidden greens smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• ½ banana
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1-2 cups of fresh baby spinach
• ½ tablespoon chia seeds

  DIRECTIONS

1. Blend together and enjoy!

Serves 1

Nutritional analysis: calories 353, fat 17g, carbohydrates 34g, fiber 12g, protein 21g  

Sweet green pear smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup coconut water
• 1 scoop vanilla or unflavoured protein powder
• 2 cups fresh or frozen spinach or kale
• 1 ripe pear, seeded and chopped
• ½ banana
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• Fresh mint leaves to garnish, optional

DIRECTIONS

1. Blend together all ingredients, except mint
2. Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves

Serves 1

Nutritional analysis: calories 300, fat 4g, carbohydrates 51g, fiber 12g, protein 22g  

Green goddess smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 avocado
• 1/2 cup pineapple
• 1 cup of raw spinach
• 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

1. Blend all ingredients together on high until smooth and creamy.

Serves 1

Nutritional analysis: calories 300, fat 16g, carbohydrates 24g, fiber 9g, protein 21g