1cupfruitchopped pineapple, berries, diced mango, etc.
Creamy Base (pick 1)*
½cupyogurt, kefir, or cottage cheese
1banana
1avocado
Liquid
½ to 1cupmilk, juice, or coconut water
Extras (choose your adventure)
1 to 2cupsleafy greensspinach, kale, chard, romaine
¼cupoatsrolled or instant
1 to 2Tbspprotein powder
1 to 2Tbspseedschia, flax, hemp, sunflower
1 to 2 Tbspnut butterpeanut, almond, sunflower
1 to 2tspsweetenerhoney, agave, maple syrup, medjool date
¼ to ½tspspices and flavoringsfresh or ground ginger and turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla extract, almond extract, or orange extract.
Instructions
Assemble: Add desired liquid the the blender, followed by leafy greens, then soft ingredients (like fresh fruit), then firm ingredients (like frozen fruit).
Blend: Turn the blender on low speed, the gradually increase speed to high. Continue blending for 30 to 60 seconds, or until completely smooth. Serve immediately.
Notes
*For a frosty cold smoothie, make sure at least one ingredient is frozen before hand (either the fruit or the banana).To make smoothies in advance, place all ingredients except the liquid into a freezer-safe baggie or container. Store in the freezer. When ready to make your smoothie, empty the contents into a blender, add the liquid, and blend until smooth.