Summer is slowly creeping back and it’s about that time of year again… If you’re thinking it’s green smoothie time, you are absolutely right. Here at Delta Pilates, we have put together a fool-proof method to make the perfect green smoothie tailored to your tastes. Try it after your next Pilates session!
Begin with picking one of the following unsweetened liquids (1.5 cups):
- Almond milk
- Coconut milk
- Soy milk
- Rice milk
- Hemp milk
- Coconut Water (or Plain Water)
Next, choose a heaping handful of greens:
- Kale
- Collards
- Spinach
- Swiss Chard
- Beet greens
Now choose 1-2 cups of your favorite fresh or frozen fruit. Some ideas:
- Banana
- Blueberries
- Apple
- Raspberries
- Melon
- Mango
- Strawberries
- Pears
- Blackberries
- Peaches
Now spice it up. Add as many as you want of the following to supercharge it:
- 1-2 tbsp plant-based protein powder
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp Avocado
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tsp-1 tbsp coconut oil, hemp oil, or flax oil
- 1 tbsp nut butter
- 1 tbsp raw cacao
- 1 tbsp bee pollen
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1-2 tsp vanilla extract (or any other extract)
- 1-2 tsp green powders (Spirulina, Chlorella)
- 1 tsp maca powder
If you’re lacking in sweetness you can add some of the following:
- 1 tsp stevia
- 1 tsp raw agave
- t tsp chopped dates
And finally… Blend it up!
- Blend until smooth, add ice if desired.