Smoothie collection

Smoothie collection. Give your health a kick start by adding smoothies into your diet. Smoothies are easy to digest, packed full of vitamins, mineral, antioxidants and make a delicious snack or breakfast.

Breakfast on the go….
1-2 cups mylk of choice (almond, coconut or hemp)
1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder
1 cup loosely packed organic baby spinach
½ avocado
¼ cup coconut yogurt
1-2 tablespoon chai seeds (pre-soaked)
1 tsp rice malt syrup (add more or less to taste)
1 tsp MCT oil – What is MCT oil? Learn more about the health beneficial
Method
Place all of the ingredients in a powerful blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Serve immediately.

Spring detox
1-2 cup mylk of choice (almond, coconut or hemp) or coconut water
1 tsp spirulina
1/2 cup coriander
1 cup organic baby spinach
1/2 cucumber
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 avocado
Method
Place all of the ingredients in a powerful blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Serve immediately.

Matcha green tea smoothie
1-2 cup mylk of choice (almond, coconut or hemp) or coconut water
½ teaspoon Matcha green tea
1 small frozen banana
1 cup baby kale or spinach
Half a handful fresh mint (stalks too!)
1 tablespoons nut butter of choice
2 teaspoons chia seeds (pre-soaked)
½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Method
Place all of the ingredients in a powerful blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Serve immediately.

My top tips for creating your own smoothies

Simply choose a base for your smoothie, add the fruit and veg of your choice, adjust the sweetness and texture and decide on your booster.

- Green tea makes an excellent base for a smoothie. Green tea is high in antioxidants (which protect against cell damage and boost metabolism.
- Lemon juice is not only an excellent liver cleanser, it also helps bring all your flavours together.
- Berries add sweetness but are low GI so wont upset the blood sugar balance.
- For a thicker texture, avocado or banana are popular choices.
- Pineapple – is an excellent source of vitamin C and bromelain (anti-inflammatory).
- To increase the protein content, seeds like flaxseed, hemp seeds and chia are perfect as they also contain beneficial omega 3 fats. They can also be used as a thickener if you don’t fancy banana.
- Ginger – aids digestion and boost metabolism.
- Peppermint – helps regulate digestion and reduce symptoms of IBS.
- Coriander – helps stimulate digestion.
- Parsley – is a natural diuretic, reduces water retention and bloating…