I came across an interesting smoothie recipe, and thanks to one of my coworkers, I was able to tweak the ingredients as to avoid a potentially gnarly tasting shake. And the unexpected happened.
I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS NEW SHAKE.
Here it is (and I'll explain the benefits after)
Ocean Smoothie:
- Coconut or unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- Kefir (I make my own, yogurt will do too) (see previous blog for recipe)
- frozen banana
- frozen blueberries
- vanilla pea protein mix
- honey (to taste, maybe 1/2 teaspoon, and local raw is best)
- teaspoon or less of Spirulina
- tablespoon collagen
Mix it together! It's beautiful! And soooooooooo good.
Now here are the ingredient benefits:
Non dairy milk- lower in calories, easier to digest for many, vitamin fortified
Kefir - essentially liquid yogurt, and PACKED with live cultures and enzymes (helps go potty)
Frozen banana - potassium (maintains electrolyte balance), low glycemic, supports healthy hair, nails and collagen, and as a complex carb it helps promote serotonin production
Blueberries - vitamins C & E, helps skin elasticity, anti-aging
Pea protein - I get Natureade which is loaded with amino acids, GREAT TASTING, and I've tried them all. LITERALLY. And 20g of protein per serving. (Try to avoid Soy Protein Isolate)
Local, raw honey: natural sweetener, helps aid in allergy symptoms
Spirulina- (City Market, bulk) OMG too many benefits (see picture below), very earthy tasting, can be funky for some people, add 1/2 tsp at first and gradually increase as you get used to it
Collagen- some say this is still up for debate, but i swear by it, also see pic below for more
I feel like it's been forever since I've blogged. Trying my best to get on here a few times a week, if just for a simple recipe. :)
Love you all! Happy Thursday, and may wellness be with you today. 🙏💛
Laurie
