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Let me introduce you to the breakfast smoothie. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Make this easy smoothie and take it on the go before a workout, before work, or to start off a regular day!

BONUS: it contains THREE superfoods: cinnamon, almonds, and greek yogurt!!!

Ingredients

• 5 raw almonds
• 1 red apple
• 1 banana
• 2/4 cup nonfat greek yogurt
• ½ cup nonfat milk
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy!

Recipe source: Fitsugar.com

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Packing nearly two times the amount of potassium found in bananas, vitamins B, E, and K, high levels of monounsaturated fats, soluble and insoluble fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and carotenoids, avocados are one of the healthiest foods on the planet. They contribute to cardiovascular health, raise the levels of HDL (good cholesterol) while lowering levels of LDL (bad cholesterol that clogs arteries) in your body, suppresses appetite, and lowers the risk of colon cancer by cleansing the bowels. The vitamins in avocados are essential for boosting metabolism, maintaining the immune system and reproductive system, and enhancing bone and eye health.

Try the recipe below and see what the fuss is about!

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Serves 1

Ingredients

1 banana, peeled and then frozen
½ cup frozen (or fresh) mango
½ small or medium avocado
1 cup spinach
1 ¼ cup almond milk (soy, oat, rice, or hemp milk are also fine)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Place all smoothie ingredients in your blender and blend till very smooth and creamy. Add a little more almond milk as needed, or a few ice cubes if you want it to be frostier!

Recipe Source: Food52.com

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Kale is linked with anti-cancer, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Other health benefits of this leafy green include eye- and bone-health promotion, lowering cholesterol and risk of heart disease. In the recipe to follow, strawberries are a main ingredient. This make it doubly as healthy. Strawberries are absolutely delicious, but beyond that, they’re full of antioxidants, vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. This helps prevent some cancers, lower blood pressure, boost immunity, keep away wrinkles and make your skin glow. They also help lower cholesterol and have an anti-inflammatory effect.  Last but not least, strawberries are low in calories, fat-free, and low in sodium and sugar, making them a perfect pair for a Kale smoothie.

Try it out! I assure you, it’s delicious.

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Ingredients

1 tightly packed cup of kale, washed and chopped

1 cup of fresh or frozen strawberries

1 cup of non-fat or low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt

up to 1 cup of ice

Directions

1. Place the kale, strawberries and yogurt into your blender.

2. On full strength, blend the ingredients together until the kale looks like it is finely incorporated into the smoothie

3. Enjoy!

recipe source: Jessica Zack, BuiltLean.com 

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This cacao green smoothie is full of healthy ingredients to energize you pre- or post-workout. It’s also a great morning smoothie. The following recipe contains an enormous amount of potassium from banana, iron from spinach, protein from peanut butter, and antioxidants and magnesium from raw cacao powder. You’ll be getting multiple servings of vegetables all in one large glass! Always try and opt for the healthiest version of each ingredient to ensure that you’re body is getting a large amount of nutrients.

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana

• 2-3 heaping handfuls of spinach

• 2 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter (natural)

• 2 tablespoons of raw cacao powder

• 1-1.5 cups almond (soy or regular) milk

Directions

Blend all the ingredients and enjoy!

Yes, this smoothie looks a bit frightening at first, but it all comes together and tastes great! #IsItInYOU?

Recipe source: Neverhomemaker

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Green Monster Smoothie: 

3 cups frozen white grapes

2 packed cups baby spinach

1 cup packed raw kale

1 ½ cups strong brewed green tea, cooled

1 medium, ripe avocado

1 cup diced cucumber

1 green apple

2 teaspoons honey

Toss these lean and green ingredients into a food processor and pulse until well blended. If the mixture is too thick, add more green tea to get the desired consistency. Pour into your favourite shake cup and enjoy!

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