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!
Bananas!
What is a smoothie without Kale?
Howdy, my favorite smoothie ingredient is banana!
My fave smoothie ingredient is banana!
Spinach!!
Sea Kelp Powder
Chia seeds …. coconut oil …. cinnamon !
Hemp seeds are a smoothie must for me!
Frozen banana and cacao nibs with protein/vitamin powder
dark cherries make any green leaved veggie awesome!
Bananas are always a must! Thanks for your fabulousness, Kris!! 🙂
I love adding blueberries!
I always start with a banana base. it gives them a thick & creamy texture!
Bananas, pineapple and spirulina play well together in smoothies. Add almond milk, Vega and some greens and you have perfection in a glass!
Hi Kris! It’s *crazy* because I JUST lost my VitaMix that I had for so many years when my house burned down in the Valley Fire in northern Cali the other day. It was the first major purchase I made in my young adult life and I brought it with me to celebrations (marriages, birthdays, dance parties…), and I still used it everyday (to the day I lost it). I discovered a new love of “smooth food” with my VitaMix. There are too many amazing ingredients to choose from but one of the most versatile ingredients in the VitaMix for me is always fresh, young coconut meat (for sweet or savory recipes). Turmeric is another favorite smooth food ingredient. Thanks for making someone’s day with this <3
My favorite smoothie ingredient is GINGER;)
I love frozen bananas in all my smoothies!
Coconut! I’ve always wanted a Vitamix!
Blueberries. 🙂
My favorite smoothie recipe is loaded with veggies! 1 medium carrot, 1 medium tomato, 1/8 red pepper, 1 celery stalk, handful of spinach. I love how the pepper gives this smoothie a nice zing. Add more or less to fit your taste.