I have a really hard time eating veggies. I wish I liked more of a variety but I just don’t. I make a green smoothie about 5 times a week to help boost my intake of veggies, plus it does a lot for my skin too! I add chia seeds which are great for blood sugar regulation, have a lot of fiber and are full of Omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants! I also add Maca Root powder which is also good at regulating hormones, and boosting energy. I love cinnamon so I add it in too and it also helps regulate blood sugar and reduces cholesterol. As you can see, this smoothie is jam packed with good stuff and I promise it doesn’t taste like spinach!!! Hope you enjoy!
Nutrition Packed MEGA Smoothie!
- 2-3 cups of spinach
- 1 cup of coconut or almond milk
- 1 red apple
- 1/4 tsp. of Maca Root Powder (find it HERE)
- 1 TBSP. Chia seeds (find it HERE)
- 1 TBSP. Coconut Oil (find it HERE)
- 5 generous shakes of cinnamon
- 4-6 ice cubes
**Garnish with strawberries & cinnamon. I added extra chia seeds and a sprinkle of bee pollen for added nutrition!** Read about bee pollen benefits HERE.
For more healthy recipes (and a few not so healthy recipes) go HERE.
Greens are so important to our overall health. I urge you to get in the habit of a daily green smoothie. It’s just too easy to not do! I avoid plastic and that includes straws. You can find silicone straws like the one in the picture HERE.
Smoothie Tips:
- If you are not happy with the taste, adding a banana can boost flavor (sugar) as well as add creaminess.
- Go HERE for more smoothie additives that boost nutrition without adding flavor.
- Drink immediately for optimal nutritional value.
- Freeze your spinach the minute you notice it wilting or turning slimy. This will preserve your greens so you don’t waste.
- Go HERE for the best coconut oil in your smoothie trick EVER!
xx, Jenni
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