Healthy Boost: Super-Infused Smoothie
This smoothie recipe from Food Mood Girl Lindsey Smith proves that an old favorite recipe is a perfect nutritious pick-me-up snack.
Food Mood Girl Lindsey Smith shares a recipe for a healthy and energizing smoothie.
Lindsey Smith.
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Even though smoothies aren’t necessarily groundbreaking, they are a quick and easy way to pack nutrients into one simple drink.
This super-infused smoothie is packed with greens, antioxidants, fiber, and protein. It makes for an energizing breakfast or a mid-day pick me up.
Ingredients:
- 1 Banana
- Handful of spinach
- ¼ cup of fresh or frozen pineapple
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 Tablespoon Chia seeds
- 1 Tablespoon raw cacao
- ½ cup water or almond milk
Directions:
1. Blend all ingredients and enjoy!
Debi Mikolowsky
12:41 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012
Hey Lindsey!! I need to avoid bananas. Would avocado be a good substitute?
Lindsey S
12:49 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012
Yes mam! :) Bananas essentially add the sweetness and consistency. But you could substitute with avocados to get the consistency :) OR you could even do without but the consistency will be a little thinner!
Erin Faulk
1:02 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012
Thanks, Lindsey!