Summer is here and the kids are home from school and when the weather is hot, a cold, refreshing smoothie is the perfect afternoon pick me up.
This simple 4-step how-to will keep your summer smoothies interesting, healthy, and tasty every time you make them.
The Formula for a Perfect Smoothie:
Step 1: CHOOSE YOUR LIQUID
water
kefir
nut milk (almond, cashew, etc)
hemp or coconut milk
iced tea
cow or goat milk
coconut water
green tea
coffee
fruit juice
Step 2: CHOOSE ONE FRUIT AND VEGGIE (fresh and/or frozen)
strawberries
blueberries
mango
peach
pineapple
cherries
banana
spinach
kale
chard
turnip/beet greens
micro greens
carrots
cucumber
cooked beets
Step 3: CHOOSE ONE PROTEIN OR FAT
cow or goat yogurt
peanut butter
almond butter
other nut butter
sunflower seeds
cashews/almonds/pecans/walnuts
pumpkin seeds
protein powder
Step 4: CHOOSE ONE BOOSTER INGREDIENT (optional)
cinnamon
turmeric
green powders
cacao
vanilla extract
almond extract
coffee
ginger
honey
avocado
chia seeds
flax seeds
Simply blend the ingredients in your favorite mixer and experiment with the proportions. Get creative!
I'm so excited to share my new free printable with you: Formula for a Perfect Smoothie