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!
I love adding avocado. I makes it creamy without dairy!
Frozen banana chunks!
Love that coconut oil!
I have to go with peanut butter. It’s just so delicious!!
love avocado – plus collard greens!
SPINACH!
It’s the perfect way to sneak in some greens with vitamins, folate, iron, (ETC) without the bitter taste that kale and some other greens can sometimes add! 🙂
My favorite ingredient is kale. Yum! Thanks for the giveaway
I love adding chia seeds!
Frozen papaya and ginger
My favorite thing to throw in a smoothie is bananas and peanut butter.
Banana, berries, avacado
Cherries are my favorite smoothie ingredient…and chocolate!
Wow Kris, love seeing your crazy sexy energy continue to flourish and inspire! My vitamix from the early millennia broke a few weeks back- but my go to smoothie ingredient is a little skirt-kicking ginger.
Love Avocado in my smoothies. Makes them really creamy.
My fave smoothie ingredient has got to be banana- it sweetens those greens and adds creaminess! Delicious! 🙂
My favorite ingredient is coconut water in a green smoothie but I also love coconut manna from nutiva coconut butter is so good!
Bananas. Simple. Affordable. Easily found. Go with almost everything. Add a creamy flavor and texture.
love Avocado most of all
Thanks!
Pineapple — yum!
I am obsessed with my vitamix and I really want my parents to have one as well. Not just so I can use it when I visit, but also so they can improve their health! If I had to pick a single favorite ingredient it would have to be spinach – it works great with any other combo.