
By Chef: Charmaine San Pedro
Posted: February 4, 2016
Difficulty/Easy
Smoothies are also a great tool for weight loss and weight management because you can customize and control the ingredients depending on your goal. You can get all of your necessary nutrients in just one cup without adding in extra or empty calories. Besides the veggie and fruit basics, this smoothie has a pizzazz of superfoods that up the nutritional value substantially. Each ingredient comes together to create a balanced smoothie that consists of protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and complex carbs.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of organic, cold pressed coconut water
- 1/4 cup of filtered water
- 1/2 frozen fair trade banana
- 2-3 cups of baby spinach (organic if possible)
- 1/4 cup of organic fresh raspberries
- 1 teaspoon of spirulina
- 1 teaspoon of chlorella powder
- 1 tablespoon of hemp protein powder
- 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon of baobab powder
- 1 teaspoon of goji berries
- 1 tablespoon of raw cacao nibs
- 2 brazil nuts
- 5-7 ice cubes (adjustable)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in your blender or magic bullet. Blend well. Pour, sip and enjoy.