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An easy way to get more fresh fruits & veggies (especially greens) into your diet is to incorporate a daily, or few times a week, green smoothie.
One serving isn’t likely going to suffice as a meal on it’s own, but paired with some avocado toast, oatmeal, or tofu scramble, you can have a balanced meal.
Fueling yourself properly is an essential part of finding balance, having the energy you need & accomplishing your fitness goals.
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“Mama’s Got Energy” Green Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- 1 blender I highly recommend a Vita-mix or Blendtec blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen blueberries or mixed berries
- 2 oranges (peeled)
- 1 large carrot
- 1-2 TBS. fresh ginger
- 1 cup chopped purple cabbage
- 1 handful fresh spinach
- 1-2 TBS. hempseed or flaxseed (whole or meal)
- 2 cups water
- 1-2 cups ice
- few drops stevia OR 1 pitted medajool date (for added sweetness)
Instructions
- Place water & flaxseed in blender & blend until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients except for ice. Blend until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients except for ice. Blend until smooth.
- Pour equally into two Mason jars & enjoy one immediately & one for tomorrow :).
