Your key guide to mastering the art of the perfect smoothie!
Want a totally epic smoothie that will actually satisfy your taste buds & your cravings so you don’t go & inhale that piece of cake for morning tea snack. Here are some great tips on how to make your smoothies as nutritious as possible.
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The basics - What you need to source to incorporate the ultimate nourishment:
Healthy fats high in omega-3
Protein
Fresh or self-frozen fruit or vegetables
Healthy Fats
Coconut oil or milk
Nuts
Avocado
Ground Flaxseeds or flaxseed oil
Almond, macadamia, peanut or cashew butter
Pre-soaked chia seeds
Protein
Well-Sourced protein powder can work wonders!
Activated nuts and seeds
Tahini
Oats
Fruit and Vege
We love pre-freezing fresh fruit or vege to make the smoothie extra refreshing! Keep the produce seasonal to avoid extra pesticide use or carbon footprint.
Banana
Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or mulberries
Mango
Cucumber
Spinach
Kale
Acai berry
Apple
Citrus
Basically most fruits will work, mix it up & go with what you have!
Get an extra boost of nutrients!
Add a scoop of your fave superfood to make your smoothie even more powerful! Try these:
Raw cacao powder, Bee pollen, Aloe-vera juice, Spirulina, Acai, or a super greens powder mix.
Add some Medicinal Herbs
Cinnamon: excellent for insulin sensitivity, diabetes & reducing blood glucose levels
Astragalus: feeling a little overwhelmed or anxious? This is the herb for you! Also great for immune system functionality.
Maca: The ultimate herb in nourishing your endocrine (hormone) system.
Rhodiola: A leading herb in nourishing & providing vitality
Green tea powder: high in antioxidant & a perfect pick-me-up alternative to coffee
Peppermint: Excellent for digestion
Ginger: A beautiful herb for circulation & cleansing.
There are so many great ones, try them all!
Freeze fresh fruit into ice cubes to add-in. Made too much from your previous smoothie mix? Make them into ice blocks! Pre-made some iced tea? Why not add it to your smoothie! Try to keep your produce & supplements organic to ensure they are well absorbed by the body.
Easy on the go favorite recipes:
Choc Almond Decadence:
1 banana (frozen)¼ cup, activated almonds2 scoops of raw Amazonian Slim & Tone protein powder450ml of almond milk1 ½ heaped teaspoons of raw cacao powder
Ultimate Big Green Booster!
½ cup of cucumber
1/2 cup frozen banana
A handful of spinach leaves
Handful of kale
1 scoop of avocado (frozen)
A couple of ice cubes
2 scoops of your favorite vegan protein
400ml of filtered water
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