Green Beauty Smoothie

Green Beauty Smoothie
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A thick, creamy green smoothie loaded with healthy fats, protein, and nutrients important for overall skin health

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 handfuls organic spinach
  • ½ cup strawberries, frozen or fresh
  • ½ cup blueberries, frozen or fresh
  • ½ cup organic carrots, fresh
  • 2-3 dates, pitted
  • 1 tablespoon spirulina
  • 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon maca
  • 1 scoop sprouted rice protein powder
  • 1 packet frozen acai pulp (or use 1 tablespoon acai powder)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • dash of cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

  1. Simply add all the ingredients to a high speed blender/vitamix and blend until smooth. If you’re using a traditional blender, it’s recommend to add the liquid and carrot first since the carrot is the hardest to blend, followed by the remaining ingredients.
  2. Adjust dates for sweetness.
  3. May add ice to chill further.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy chilled!

RECIPE AND IMAGE CREDIT: Nutrition Stripped- McKel Hill, MS, RD, LDN

http://nutritionstripped.com/beauty-green-smoothie/