Hello Glorious You,
Ya know I love my green juice. But there’s another biggie in my regular super-drink repertoire that doesn’t get quite the fanfare my juicing habit does: smoothies! In a typical week, I drink almost as many smoothies as juices, so today I wanna shine a light on these blended superstars.
Why smoothies?
When you go the blended route, you get to pack in a boatload of fruits and veggies like you would for a juice, but you also keep all the fiber—and man oh man, is fiber fabulous! From “sweeping out” excess cholesterol and harmful bacteria to keeping the poop train moving, fiber is most certainly our friend. And although it’s totally possible to keep your juices low-sugar, smoothies are a great choice for people who need to watch their blood sugar—the fiber slows sugar absorption into the bloodstream.
Another marvelous smoothie benefit? You can add ingredients to your drink that your juicer wouldn’t be able to handle, or that just don’t belong in a juice. Sprouts, nut butters, superfood powders? Load it up! And with those added, heartier ingredients, smoothies can even replace snacks or meals. Score!
Alright, so we all agree: Smoothies are incredible and we need more of them in our lives. What’s our first step? Get a blender.
Raspberry Revitalizer from Crazy Sexy Juice
I just can’t contain my excitement for my new book (available now!) and the boatload of healthy beverage ideas it contains—I think you’re gonna love ‘em! So in the spirit of today’s smoothie celebration, I wanted to share one of my favorite recipes with you. This delicious smoothie will make you feel as though you’re drinking dessert through a straw—but it’ll also help to boost your vitality with healthful fatty acids and greens. Cheers!
PRO TIP: Coconut butter adds a wonderful creaminess and subtly decadent flavor to smoothies—a nice departure from almond or peanut butter, if those are your go-to’s.
Raspberry Revitalizer
Makes 2 Servings (20 to 24 Ounces)
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale, tightly packed
- 1 cup raspberries, frozen
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1 tablespoon coconut butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups nondairy milk of choice
Directions
1. Wash and prep all ingredients.
2. Blend till smooth and serve.
Peace & splendid smoothies!
Basil xoxo 🙂
My favorite smoothie ingredient is almond butter!!!
Lavender!
I love a blueberry, vanilla, lavender smoothie! SO FRESH.
I love to add Maca powder in addition to whatever yummy fruits or veggies!
Maca 🙂
I love using coconut water as a base. It makes all smoothie blends perfect for me! 🙂
jalapeno peppers and kale are great kick starts to morning smoothies
Kris, I have followed you for a number of years and consider you as a guardian angel. I have had my own health crisis…”wake up call”. I am also a palliative care nurse in the home setting and have shared your website/blog with a lot of clients. I live in Canada and wonder why your “contests” & giveaways don’t apply to us. I think you need to expand your scope darling!
KALE!
Milk Kefir – adds wonderful probiotics!
Vanilla, almond butter, pear, fresh ginger, vegan milk of your choice (I usually have vanilla). Because I didn’t usually eat until night, when I used to make this smoothie frequently, I also used a vegan nutritional powder full of protein, omega-3s, probiotics, greens, antioxidants, and more.
My favorite smoothie addition would be chia seeds and spinach My kids bananas and strawberries
Ooo my favorite smoothie ingredient is anything fruitish, especially peaches. I love me some peaches! Spinach is always a go too also since it just makes you feel you are drinking something healthier!
mango
I love blueberries in my smoothie. Really every fruit and pineapple juice and orange juice all fruit. Love it even when it becomes 9 degrees here in Mass.
Frozen berries
My favorite smoothie ingredient is banana! It’s the sweetest thing I eat and my smoothies are sad without it.
blueberries!
Strawberries!
Rockin Wellness