I make this smoothie nearly every morning. It’s such a great way to start the day. It packs a serious nutritional punch and – bonus – my kiddos love it, too. Self-care all around!
- 1 cup milk of choice (I use almond)
- 1 big handful of baby spinach
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup riced cauliflower
- 1/2 cup frozen cherries
- 1/4 cup raw cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons whole flaxseeds
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup ( sub with a date or two)
- 1 cup ice, crushed
Cover all ingredients with filtered water and blend until smooth in a high speed blender. I use this one.
This amount makes enough for two small smoothies for the kiddos and two large ones (16oz) for me. I usually drink one at breakfast and another at lunch or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Now for those add-ins…
Before I blend:
- 2 scoops collagen (supports gut health and skin/hair/nails)
- 1/2 teaspoon camu camu powder (high in vitamin C, but bitter tasting so I go easy)
After I blend:
- A dropper of probiotics for the kiddos (supports gut health + immunity)
- Vitamin D3/K2 drops, 4 for me and 1 for the kiddos (D3 boosts immunity + helps the body absorb calcium; K2 supports oral health)
- Iodine drops, 3 for me and 1 for the kiddos (aids in so many processes in the body, supports the thyroid)
- A couple times a week, a dropper full of zinc for everyone (huge for immune support, I use this mainly in the winter months)
- One scoop of this Maca Plus blend for me (awesome for hormone balance + PMS symptoms)
It’s such a great way to start the morning and a delicious way to get so many wonderful nutrients. I really believe this is one of the big components to staying well, especially in the cooler months.
Did you try it? Let me know what you think in the comments! I’ve linked all my faves, but you can also find them over on my favorites list.