Category: Smoothies

Mango Turmeric Green Smoothie

4C110451-9473-41D9-92EE-C31C02F43250I fight inflammation on a regular basis due to my chronic illness. However, working out also helps to keep some of my symptoms at bay. I wanted to create a smoothie that could help support my joint health and fight inflammation. This recipe is nutritious, delicious and very filling!

Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

Ingredients:
1 cup of cubed frozen mango
1-1.5 cups of spinach
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 frozen banana
1 tbsp chia seeds
2 tsp turmeric powder

Directions:
1. In a blender, combine all ingredients.
2. Blend until desired texture is achieved.

 

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Berry Coconut Smoothie Bowl

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As a woman that suffers from Endometriosis, inflammation is something that I struggle with on a regular basis. This week I had my first flare up in months. That being said, because of my diet changes, I noticed that my pain levels were much more manageable than they’ve been in the past. This smoothie is my go to when I need antioxidants!

Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

Ingredients

1-1.5 cup coconut milk
1 cup of spinach
1 cup of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries frozen
1/2 frozen banana
1/4 sliced banana fresh
1/4 cup fresh blueberries, blackberries and raspberries
1 tbsp coconut flakes
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp coconut flakes
Optional: 1/4 cup ice

Directions

1. Add the coconut milk, spinach, frozen berries, 1 tbsp of coconut flakes and 1 tbsp of chia seeds (optional: 1/4 cup ice) to a blender.
2. Blend till smooth. If the consistency is too thick add small amounts of coconut milk until desired texture is achieved.
3. Pour smoothie mix in bowl.
4. Top with sliced fresh banana, berries and 1 tsp of coconut flakes

This recipe serves 1.

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Tropical Green Smoothie

This tropical smoothie is a simple and easy way to get your fruits and veggies in the morning! The flavors make me feel like I’m on a beach even when I’m stuck in quarantine!

What you’ll need to get started:

Ingredients

1.5-2 cups spinach (fresh)
1-1.5 cups coconut milk
1/2 frozen banana
1/3 cup frozen tropical fruit mix (I used mango, pineapple, strawberry and papaya)
1/4 cup ice
optional: 1 tbsp chia seeds

Directions

  1. Combine the coconut milk, spinach, frozen banana, frozen tropical fruit, ice (optional: chia seeds) into a blender.
  2. Blend until the smoothie is at desired texture and thickness. If the mixture is too thick, add a little extra coconut milk to thin out the smoothie.

This recipe serves 1.

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