Blueberry Coconut Green Tea Smoothie
23 May 2010 6 Comments
in recipes Tags: blueberry, breakfast smoothie, coconut, dates, flax seed, green tea, smoothie, smoothies with green tea, spirulina
This smoothie is packed with nutrients and is a smart way to get you going in the morning!
In a blender:
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 1/2 cups organic frozen blueberries
- 2 frozen bananas
- 2 dates
- 2 tsp. spirulina powder
- 1 tbsp. flaxseeds
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, ground
- 1 1/2 cups green tea
Serves: 2
blueberry coconut green tea smoothie
Breakfast Smoothie Duo
24 Apr 2010 2 Comments
in recipes Tags: banana latte, chard, green smoothie, pineapple, smoothie
What to have for breakfast this morning? Tired of the same old routine? Need an extra energy boost to keep you going until lunchtime? Smoothies are an efficient and scrumptious way to introduce raw fruits and veggies into your daily diet. If you have a decent blender the possibilities are endless!
Pair these two smoothies for the perfect breakfast combo of fresh fruit, fresh veggies and even caffeine if you are so inclined!
1. banana latte
Ingredients:
- 1 cup soy milk
- 3/4 cup espresso, room temperature
- 2 frozen bananas
- 6 ice cubes
- a pinch of cinnamon
- a pinch of cocoa powder
Directions:
In a blender, combine soy milk, espresso, banana and ice cubes. Blend until smooth. Pour into two glasses and sprinkle with cocoa powder and cinnamon.
2. pineapple chard smoothie
Ingredients:
-
2 cups swiss chard, chopped
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2 cups pineapple chunks
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1 cup apple juice
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1 tsp. ginger root, minced
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1 cup water
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1/4 tsp. stevia powder
Directions:
Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth, adding extra water or ice cubes if need be.
