Green Energy Smoothie

If you’re anything like me and you have a problem working greens into your diet, then you have to try my Green Energy Smoothie recipe. I’ve been drinking this every morning for the past 4 months, and it has changed my life!

Prior to starting my Green Energy Smoothie morning ritual, I rarely ate enough vegetables. On average I was eating 1 fruit and 1 veggie a day! Not fitting for the healthy lifestyle I try to lead. Forget about the daily recommended serving, which is 2 fruits and 3 vegetables.

This was the main reason I started drinking my Green Energy Smoothie–for the vegetables! I needed to start incorporating more fruits and veggies into my diet. And one way I do it is by starting off my morning with one of these delicious Green Energy Smoothies filled with spinach, cucumbers, avocado, apples, and blueberries.

I rotate them throughout the week so I don’t get sick of the same taste, and I feel great knowing that my body got the necessary fruits and veggies it needs to feel great. I also add protein powder, almond butter, and unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Make sure you use vanilla almond milk or it won’t taste as good.

One of the best ingredients I add to my smoothie is coconut oil. Coconut oil has natural saturated fat—don’t be scared of healthy fats like coconut oil and avocado! Coconut oil helps convert bad cholesterol into good cholesterol and avocados are rich in potassium and fiber. To get some extra Omega-3s, fiber, and iron I also toss in some chia seeds and flax seeds.

I don’t drink my Green Energy Smoothie to lose weight, although it certainly fills me enough to be a meal replacement. I drink it because it’s a quick way to make sure I get some healthy fruits, veggies, and fat into my body.

Enjoy these 3 variations of my Green Energy Smoothie:

Green Smoothie

-2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk

-1 serving of vanilla protein powder

-1/3 peeled cucumber (seeds removed)

-1/4 avocado

-2 handfuls of fresh baby spinach

-Juice from 1/2 lemon

-2 tbsp. chia seeds

-1 tbsp. ground flax seed

-2 tbsp. almond butter

-1 tbsp. coconut oil

Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie

-2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk

-1 serving of vanilla protein powder

-2 handfuls of fresh baby spinach

-1/2 cp. frozen or fresh blueberries

-2 tbsp. chia seeds

-1 tbsp. ground flax seed

-2 tbsp. almond butter

-1 tbsp. coconut oil

Chocolate Blueberry- Almond Smoothie

-2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk

-1 serving of vanilla protein powder

-2 handfuls of fresh baby spinach

-1/2 cp. frozen or fresh blueberries

-1/2 Granny Smith apple- peeled

-1/4 avocado

-2 tbsp. chia seeds

-1 tbsp. ground flax seeds

-2 tbsp. almond butter

-1 tbsp. cocoa powder

-1 tbsp. coconut oil

What’s your favorite morning smoothie? Share in the comments below.

Cheers!

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Meagan

Meagan is in her mid-thirties and has been married for almost 10 years. She is a proud boy mom, happily navigating her way through the toddler years. She met her husband 20 years ago in high school; they got married 10 years later after graduating from the University of South Florida. Meagan currently helps run a family business with her parents and sister, while blogging about her life and taking care of her three-year-old son full time (at work)!

When she isn’t chasing her son around and constantly picking up Matchbox cars, she enjoys spending time with her family on a beach anywhere. She also loves decorating and organizing her home, delving into fun DIY projects, bargain shopping, and eating at unique restaurants. She also loves Barbecue anything and a good show or movie on Netflix.