The Ultimate Smoothie Recipe

When the weather gets warmer, I love to bring smoothies back into my morning routine! Smoothies are one of my secret weapons because you can pack SO much into a single meal or snack. Even better: smoothies are also the perfect on-the-go meal!

Smoothies get a bad rap because they’re often considered “too high in sugar”. Sure, a smoothie made with fruit juice and frozen yogurt is definitely going to have a good amount of sugar. The trick is to balance out the carbohydrates in fruit with some added protein and fat to stabilize your blood sugar and keep you feeling full for hours.

Here’s my template for the ultimate smoothie:

(This makes one BIG smoothie)

1 1/2 c. frozen fruit (I like to mix 1/2 frozen banana and some berries or pineapple)

1 ½ cups spinach or kale

¼ avocado

1 scoop protein powder

1 Tbs hemp seeds

1 Tbs chia seeds

Any additional flavors you like: vanilla extract, matcha, cinnamon, turmeric, cocoa powder, fresh ginger, etc.

¾ cup full-fat coconut milk

1 cup water, plus more as needed

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed to achieve desired consistency. Enjoy immediately or store refrigerated in a mason jar for later.