This smoothie is full of holiday flavours and nutrient-dense ingredients to balance out the indulging season (see "Notes" below).
Ingredients
2 cup
Baby spinach
1 medium
Banana (s)
5 leaf
Mint, fresh
(to taste)
1/4 cup
Coconut milk, sweetened
3/4 cup
Soy milk, unsweetened
(vanilla )
2 tbsp
Cacao powder, raw
1 tbsp
Almonds, raw
(or almond butter)
1 tbsp hulled
Hemp seeds, shelled
1 tbsp
Chia seeds
1 tsp
Cacao nibs, raw
(garnish)
Instructions
Blend all ingredients in a high powered blender.
Garnish with cacao nibs and mint leaves.
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 cacao powder provide iron.
Cacao provides magnesium.
This smoothie is also high in fibre, potassium, healthy fats and fresh mint!
