Breakfast Green Smoothie - A Perfect Template

Instead of sharing a specific smoothie recipe, I am equipping you with a template that I follow. It will allow you to make daily breakfast smoothie that is nutritionally dense - loaded with leafy greens, low on sugar, protein packed. A perfect start to your day!

YOU WILL NEED

pick one from each:
🌿 leafy greens - 4 cups packed (for 2 servings)
🌿 warm water - 2 cups on top of greens to 'cook' them. Raw foods are difficult to digest for most, esp. in colder months. This is my way of steaming them - much easier on the gut!
🌿 fruit - small serving. Keep it low on sugar to avoid blood sugar pike. anything seasonal, berries, oranges, pear are great. If I am adding bananas or seasonal mangoes, watermelon I use it sparingly. I also add cinnamon powder for high sugar fruits to regulate blood sugar.
🌿 natural plant-based protein powder - pumpkin seed powder, pea protein, good ol' sattu are great choices. Should be without added sugar!
🌿 good fats/ omega-3s - soaked chia seeds, flaxseed, avocados
🌿 herbs - small amounts of parsley, mint, dill. They are great flavor enhancers with amazing micronutrients.
🌿 (optional) almond pulp from homemade @almondcow almond milk
🌿 toppings - 1 tbsp seeds and/or dried fruits. If you do seed cycling, use seeds accordingly.

The key is to rotate the greens, fruit, protein, and toppings daily. Also important is to “chew” your smoothie and not gulp it down (the toppings help with this). Food needs time to interact with saliva (digestion starts in mouth, remember?!)

I strive to drink this 3-4 times a week - everyday is even better!