Looking for a Better Built Smoothie?

They say it is what is inside that counts… and that is for smoothies too! You want to start your day out right- but if you are like me you hit the ground running and NEVER stop until everyone else is tucked in!!!

There are a few key things you need to consider when building a better smoothie.

I have a few key ingredients that help nourish, support and heal!

Chia Seeds

Collagen Powder

Full Fat Coconut Milk

Sweeteners

Insulated Thermos

Stainless Straws

BASE:

Dairy, Nut Milk, Yogurt, Water, Juice

Coconut Milk- If you like the creaminess of milk with the added fat- Coconut Milk is a good option.

Juice- Try to keep the sugar load low- but for taste or sweetening it is okay in moderation.

Milk- Be sure to look for Organic Grass-Fed Milk.

Nut Milk- There are several nut milks available in the stores- look for one in the refrigerated section. But if you need one that is shelf stable look for one that has the shortest list of ingredients.

Yogurt- There is a wide variety out there. Kefir, Lactose Free, Greek. Look for Grass-Fed without any added sugar.

FRUITS:

There are a lot of options when it comes to fruits and smoothies:

*Apples, Bananas (buy fresh, ripen and freeze in advance), Cantaloupe, Blackberries, Blueberries, *Cherries, Dates, *Grapefruit, Grapes, *Honeydew Melon, Kiwifruit, *Lemon Juice,* Lime Juice, Mangoes, Nectarines, Oranges, Papaya, Peaches, *Pears, Pineapple, *Plums, Raisins, Raspberries, *Strawberries & Watermelon. *There are considered low glycemic choices.

VEGETABLES:

Yes- vegetables! It is a good and quick way of getting some key nutrients at the start of the day!

Avocados, Beets, Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers, Red Bell Peppers, Spinach & Kale

NUTS & SEEDS:

Almonds, Flax Seed, Hazelnuts, Macadamia, Peanut Butter, Pecans, Pumpkin Seeds, Tahini and Walnuts.

ADD-INS:

Bone Broth Powder, Chia Seeds, Cocoa Powder, Collagen Powder, Extracts, Essential Oils (Culinary & Therapeutic Grade), Ginseng, Licorice Root, Milk Thistle, Ginger, Mint, Protein Powder, Vanilla & Supplements

Sweeteners:

Honey, Stevia, Coconut Sugar, Date Sugar, Apple Sweetener (low glycemic), Juice

Here are a few quick recipes:

Blushing Peach:

3/4 Cup Frozen Sliced Peaches

1/2 Cup Grass-Fed Yogurt

1/2 Cup Milk of Choice

Pinch of Cinnamon

2-3 Drops of Sweetener of Choice

*Optional Add-Ins- 1 Teaspoon Chia Seeds and 1/2 Scoop Collagen Powder

PB&J:

1 Frozen Banana

1/2 Cup Milk of Choice

1/4 Cup Grass-Fed Yogurt

2 Tablespoons Nut Butter (Peanut, Almond or Sunflower)

1 Tablespoon Blackberry Chia Jam or Jelly of Choice

*Optional Add in 1 Scoop of Protein Powder

Classic Breakfast:

1 Frozen Banana

3/4 Cup Milk of Choice

1/2 Cup Frozen Strawberries

1/4 Cup Grass-Fed Yogurt

2 Tablespoons Protein Powder (Tera’s Whey Grass-Fed or an Organic Pea Protein Powder)

1 Teaspoon Ground Flaxseed

*Optional Add-Ins- Protein Powder & Collagen Poweder

Mocha Morning:

3/4 Cup Cold Brewed Coffee

1 Cup Milk of Choice

Handful of Ice

Top with Coconut Chocolate Whip

*Optional Add 1 Drop of Peppermint Essential Oil

Goodbye PMS:

1 Cup Milk of Choice

2 Tablespoons of Coconut Chocolate Whip

3/4 Cup Frozen Pitted Cherries

1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1 Drop Peppermint Essential Oil

*Optional Add Ins- Chia Seeds, Protein Powder and Collagen Powder

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