Superfood Smoothie
Andrea Potischman | Feb 13, 2024
Does anyone feel tired today? I call this a superfood smoothie and it may be just what you need. Some believe the term “superfood” is just a marketing gimmick. Others claim that superfoods are unusually healthful and may even help with some medical conditions. I believe in moderation of almost everything. Even if a given fruit or vegetable is healthy, I would be cautious about suggestions for extreme consumption, which I think can have unintended consequences.
But regardless of whether you think flax seeds and blueberries are superfoods, everything I have read suggests that they are overall rather good for us. And that is why I created this tasty superfood smoothie and it only takes minutes to make.
A less common ingredient in this drink is raw red beets, which are surprisingly good for you. Beets are known to have a high quantity of vitamin B. Most don’t know that beets are also rich in iron and potassium. Beets have even more health-boosting nutrients you may not know about; to learn more, check out this link.
I added some protein powder to make this a great morning or meal-replacement option, especially for busy people. Blended with almond milk and flax seeds, you have what I believe is a great, healthy vegan-friendly smoothie that will give you energy and not make you crash an hour later. This is a great option for breakfast or an afternoon snack for adults and kids alike.
Superfood Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup raw red beets, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup almond milk
- 3 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup ice
Directions:
- Using a kitchen blender, add the beets, strawberries, blueberries, almond milk, protein powder, flax seeds, honey and ice and mix on high for 1 minute to incorporate. Serve immediately.
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