Food Matters Signature Green Smoothie

Rachel Morrow RACHEL MORROW

Want to start your day feeling invigorated and full of energy? The Food Matters Green Smoothie is the perfect breakfast for that refreshed, ready-to-take-on-the-day feeling!

Serves: 1
Yield: 2 cups
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cook time: none

Ingredients

  • 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced, preferably frozen
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
  • 1 tablespoon nut butter
  • 1 Medjool date, pitted
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk of choice (coconut, almond, oat)
  • 1 pinch unrefined sea salt

Optional Toppings:

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Method

  1. Blend together all the ingredients until smooth.
  2. If the consistency of the smoothie is too thick, slowly add more plant-based milk to the blender.
  3. To add an extra boost to your smoothie, pick 1 or 2 of the optional spices.

FM Tip: Avocado is a little powerhouse that’s discreet in flavor. It is rich in essential fatty acids that are integral for cell and hormone function, and it will keep you fuller for longer.

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