By: Jennifer Kavander, RHN, ROHP – Vancouver, BC
“Looking for a great way to sneak in some extra servings of fruits and veggies? This smoothie is a nutritional powerhouse, and a great way to squeeze in 2 to 4 servings of antioxidant rich fruits and veggies. With the addition of protein and healthy fat, it makes for a perfect snack, or a quick breakfast. While spinach does seem like an odd ingredient to include, due its mild sweet flavour, the only reason you will know it’s there is because of the colour. ”
Ingredients:
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- ½ banana – the riper the better 🙂
- 2 cups raw baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup unsweetened almond or hemp milk (may modify to desired consistency)
- ½ scoop vegan or whey protein powder
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 2 tsp organic grade B maple syrup or a pinch of stevia
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- 2-3 ice cubes
- 1 tbsp raw cacao powder (optional)
Directions:
- Place all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth (if too thick, add more almond or hemp milk).
Optional Kid-friendly tip:
If you can’t convince your children to drink something green, try adding a tablespoon of raw cacao powder. In addition to changing the colour from green to chocolate brown, you’ll be adding in yet another dose of essential minerals and antioxidants!
The Educated Eater Canada 
Written by The Educated Eater
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