So today I want to share a few easy ways that I make my smoothies much healthier without sacrificing their delicious flavor 😉:
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1. Spinach 🥬:
•It doesn’t change the flavor.
•It adds a punch of nutrients(see picture below)!
•Tip: Divide it up into freezer bags and stick the spinach in the freezer to make it last longer.
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2. Frozen Cauliflower 🥦:
• It does not alter the flavor AT ALL.
•It makes your smoothie thicker.
•It adds another nutrient punch 🥊 to the smoothie (see pic below).
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3. Scratch the Sugar!
•Don’t add any processed sugars to your smoothies(may be found in nut butters or some almond milks...soy milk etc.).
Try to buy milks, nut butters etc. that have no added sugars!
•Let fruit be your sweetener! I always incorporate frozen banana 🍌 in my smoothies: They pack a nutrient punch 🥊 and make your smoothie thicker/creamier.
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4. Healthy Fats 🥑
• Balances out your smoothie(since you already have veggies, fruit...etc).
•Helps with nutrient absorption.
•Ways to incorporate fat:
I freeze avocado halves(makes smoothie creamy without altering taste); add a scoop of almond butter in or on top of smoothie; add toasted almonds; or, top it off with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds...etc.
creamier.
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So, let’s recap!!!
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Recipe for a balanced, nutrient-dense smoothie:
[1]. Add in frozen veggies that don’t alter the flavor of the smoothie: Spinach and frozen cauliflower are two examples.
[2]. No added sugar! Stay away from milks and nut butters that have added sugar.
[3]. Healthy fats! Add in some frozen or room temp avocado and/or some nut butter in or ontop of your smoothie. Nuts/seeds are always a yummy option too!
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Hopefully these tips will inspire you to go and make some healthy 😋 and delicious smoothies!!!
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