Sometimes, you can’t just choose one flavor. And sometimes, that is just okay. Sometimes you need the best of both worlds, in a smoothie.
Why not get the benefits of fruit, and vegetables, all in one glass, without getting a yucky mixed flavor taste? This will solve all the problems for us indecisive ones…
The Best of Both Worlds Smoothie
Base:
-1 frozen banana
-3 frozen almond milk cubes
-1/2 cup Greek yogurt
-1/4 cup cooked oatmeal
-1/4 cup almond milk
-1T chia seeds
*Pour half into glass and set aside
Strawberry layer
–Add for frozen strawberries and ¼ tsp coconut extract, and 1T shredded coconut to base. Blend, and pour into a different glass.
Green Layer
-Pour the other half of the base back into blender. Add a handful of spinach, ½ tsp greens powder, and 1T peanut butter (or peanut flour for lower calories). Pour on top of strawberry layer in glass. Enjoy!
Strawberry Benefits
1) 1 Cup has only 43 calories and 13% RDA fiber
2) Contains the antioxidant compounds called phenols
3) Phenols fight inflammation in the same way over the counter drugs do
4) Fights cancer due to antioxidants, vitamin C, folate, and flavonoids
5) Decreases chances of muscular degeneration
6) 136% of RDA’s vitamin C
7) Rich in manganese, which is great for bones and inflammation
Spinach Benefits
1) 20% RDA fiber in one cup
2) Contains flavonoids, phytonutrient with anti-cancer properties
3) Rich in neoxanthin and violaxanthin which are two anti-inflammatory agents
4) Rich in antioxidants—Vitamin C, Vitamin E, beta-carotene, manganese, zinc, and selenium
5) Inhibits the angiotensin I-converting enzyme which aids in lowering blood pressure
6) Rich in vitamin A which is beneficial for the skin, and fights sickness in the body
7) Rich in vitamin K (1000% RDA), which helps density and strength of our bones, and aids in brain functioning