This smoothie is full of holiday flavours and nutrient-dense ingredients to balance out the indulging season (see "Notes" below).
Ingredients
2 cup
Baby kale
1 medium
Orange
(peeled)
1 cup
Soy milk, unsweetened
(vanilla)
1 1/2 tbsp
Blackstrap molasses
(to taste, organic)
1 tbsp
Almonds, raw
(or almond butter)
1 tbsp
Chia seeds
1 tbsp hulled
Hemp seeds, shelled
1/2 tsp
Cinnamon
0.12 clove
Cloves
1/4 tsp minced
Ginger root
1/2 tbsp
Blackstrap molasses
(organic; to garnish)
Instructions
Blend all ingredients in a high powered blender.
Drizzle with extra molasses on top.
Notes:
There is nothing wrong with indulging during the holidays with family and friends. It's all about balance! Starting with a balanced breakfast like this smoothie keeps you energized and prevents you from over-eating when dinner comes around.
Soy milk, almonds, and hemp seeds provide plant-based protein.
Soy milk, almonds, and chia seeds provide calcium.
Spinach, chia seeds, and molasses provide iron and the vitamin C from the orange helps you absorb it!
This smoothie is also high in fibre, magnesium, healthy fats and warming spices!
