Tropical Superpower Smoothie

Recently, my friend and I have signed up for our first half marathon. Since then, I have been on the hunt for new post workout meals that will refuel my body. This smoothie does have superpowers– its filled with vitamins, fiber, and tons or protein, which is essential after any workout.

Serves 1

Ingredients

• 1/2 frozen banana (vitamin b6, fiber, and potassium)
• 1/4 frozen avocado (healthy fats, fiber, vitamin k, copper)
• 1/4 cup frozen mango (vitamin A and C)
• 1/4 cup frozen pineapple (vitamin C and manganese)
• 1 scoop protein powder ( if you don’t have protein powder, you could use silken tofu or some Greek yogurt)
• 1 tbsp. ground flax (fiber, thiamin, manganese)
• mini handful of leafy greens (vitamins A,C,E, and K)
• about 1/4 tsp. freshly grated ginger (immune booster)
• about 1/2 fresh lemon or lime juice (vitamin C and folate)
• 1/2-1 cup of almond milk or coconut water

Directions

• Place all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

This smoothie tastes as creamy and decadent as a milkshake, but with way more health benefits. The combination of banana, avocado, and mango creates an unbelievably smooth, rich texture. The fresh ginger and lemon/lime juice balances the richness of the smoothie. It’s the perfect breakfast to jump start your day.

I LOVE Avocados: Green Goddess Smoothie

This is a delicious green smoothie! It is so thick and creamy; it could almost pass for a milkshake. Plus, the green color is gorgeous. Trust me, I would not be sharing this recipe if the the color were a puke green color.  With just a few ingredients, you can make this for your breakfast too!

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana (It must be frozen. Otherwise, you won’t get a cold, creamy texture.)
• 1/2 avocado
• 1 c almond milk
• 1 serving protein powder
• a handful of spinach
• Optional: extra sweetener ( I personally thought the smoothie was sweet enough)

Place all ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth. You will love the result!