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Blueberry Coconut Chia Smoothie

A great combo of tart and tropical. Zesty lime with coconut and the warm flavors of cardamom give this smoothie a unique flavor. Using frozen blueberries give it a slightly thicker and creamy texture making this a nutritious and refreshing frozen treat that kickstarts my day.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup frozen blueberries
1 2-ounce pack frozen coconut meat
¼ cup raw cashews
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 pitted date
1 teaspoon lime juice
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
pinch of pink Himalayan salt
1 cup water

DIRECTIONS:

Blend all the ingredients and enjoy!

Dose of Greens Smoothie

This smoothie is a perfect blend of daily greens with a bonus of seeds and powerful superfoods. All ingredients complement each other perfectly adding key micronutrients into a creamy, subtly sweet, and nutritious green smoothie. This is my perfect dose of greens and a great start to my day! Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup filtered water
1 handful spinach

1 handful kale

6 slices cucumber

1/2 cup collard greens

1/2 cup broccoli

juice of 1 lime

1 inch chunk of fresh ginger

1/2 green apple

1/2 frozen banana

1 teaspoon chia seeds

1 teaspoon flaxseed meal

1 teaspoon spirulina

1 teaspoon chlorella

DIRECTIONS:

Blend all greens, juice, powders, seeds, and ginger with water first. Then add fruit and blend until all ingredients are mixed well. Enjoy!