My Perfect Green Smoothie

What is the perfect smoothie? I think My Perfect Green Smoothie is a beautiful bright green color that tastes delicious and is healthy.

My Perfect Green Smoothie in the Vitamix

We are all experiencing a very different and challenging time in our lives. Without the daily trips to the gym or your yoga class not happening, our nutrition can go by the wayside. I have the answer. Start your day off right with this subtly sweet and nutty, protein-packed dairy-free and gluten-free smoothie. This quick breakfast or afternoon snack option takes about 5 minutes to prepare.

What is in the this smoothie?

This almond, pistachio blend is perfect for those who are craving a nutritious smoothie that is both sweet and salty. The protein from the yogurt and pistachios are a real power punch. The spinach makes it green, adding fiber, along with vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, folic acid, and calcium. Spinach is a powerful antioxidant. The sweetness of the banana will balance out the flavors.

The tart cherries are packed full of Vitamin A, C, B6, and E, more fiber, beta carotene, and antioxidants. Tart cherry juice is an excellent juice to boost your nutrition.

My Perfect Green Smoothie in the glass

Finally, the power of flax seeds, chia seeds, and bee pollen speak for themselves.

Flax seeds are full of fiber for digestion and are an excellent source of heart-healthy Omega-3. Flax seeds always need to ground to be absorbed in the body. The blender will take care of that in this recipe.

Chia Seeds are full of Omega 3, calcium, protein, and more fiber. They will give the smoothie a creamier consistency.

Bee Pollen (containing 22 amino acids that our bodies require) is known to increase energy (with all the B complex vitamins) and help with allergies (especially if it’s local).

The recipe is straight-forward. Place the ingredients in the blender with layers, as I have stated. The layers help the ingredients blend better. If it is not mixing, then stir everything around with a spoon or a tamper.

I love the combination of the My Perfect Green Smoothie, but you can substitute ingredients if you don’t have everything at home. I will share more smoothie recipes, but for, now enjoy the deliciousness of the Perfect Green Smoothie!

My Perfect Green Smoothie in the Vitamix

My Perfect Green Smoothie

Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 2 People

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Almond Milk
  • 1/4 cup Almond Yogurt
  • 3 cups Organic Spinach – divided into thirds
  • 1/4 cup Pistachios – shelled and not salted
  • 1/4 cup Frozen Sour Cherries
  • 1/2 Banana – peeled
  • 1 tsp. Flax seeds
  • 1 tsp. Bee Pollen
  • 1 tsp. Chia Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. Turmeric Blend
  • 1 tbsp. Honey

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, pour in the milk. Place one cup of spinach on top. Next, layer the yogurt, then another layer of spinach. Add the pistachios, cherries, banana, flax seeds, bee pollen, chia seeds, and turmeric blend. Add the remaining spinach. On the top, add the honey.

Notes

Serves 2 to 3 servings but can be easily doubled.
Keyword Green, Smoothie, Snack
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My Perfect Green Smoothie in the glass
Looking for some more green recipes?

Try this Lemon Garlic Kale Salad

Cheers, Laurie