The healthiest and easiest way to turn a smoothie into a meal.
Ingredients
SMOOTHIE
1/4 ripe avocado
2mediumripe bananas(previously sliced and frozen)
1cupfresh or frozen mixed berries (use strawberries/raspberries for a greener smoothie, darker berries for a purple smoothie)
2large handfulsspinach
1small handfulkale (large stems removed)
1 1/2 - 2cupsunsweetened non-dairy milk
1Tbspflaxseed meal
2Tbspsalted creamy almond or peanut butter(optional)
TOPPINGS (optional)
Roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
Granola
Raw or roasted nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.)
Shredded unsweetened coconut
Fresh berries
Hemp seeds
Directions
Add all smoothie ingredients to a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Add more almond milk (or water) to thin.
Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more ripe banana (or maple syrup) for added sweetness, more spinach for a bright green hue, or almond milk for creaminess.
For the green smoothie, I used strawberries, which let the green color come through more. For the purple bowl, I used darker berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries).
For more protein, add nut butter! This also offsets / enhances the natural sweetness of the smoothie.
Divide between 2 serving bowls (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and top with desired toppings!
Best when fresh, though leftovers can be kept in jars in the fridge for up to 1-2 days.