It’s the last day of SMOOTHIE SCHOOL!
✨Lesson Plan Review✨
Lesson 1: Smoothie ANATOMY
Lesson 2: Smoothie BOOSTERS
TODAY: SMOOTHIE COMBOS!
Today is LESSON 3 and it’s all about Smoothie Combos that taste delish + are loaded with superfoods.🙌
BASIC SMOOTHIE CHEATSHEET
fruit: 1 cup or 1 piece
veggie: 1-2 cups
protein: 1 cup kefir, 1/2 cup greek yogurt or cottage cheese, 1.5 tablespoons nut/seed butter, 1 scoop plant or grassfed whey protein powder, 1 scoop grassfed collagen
booster: 1 tablespoon chia, flax, hemp seeds, cacao powder/nibs, fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon turmeric, cinnamon, spirulina, pre/probiotic powder, mushroom powder, matcha
liquid: 1 cup-ish
Here are 7 of my fav SMOOTHIE COMBOS, but you can mix & match to create YOUR own…
SMOOTHIE COMBOS
1. TURMERIC PINEAPPLE
fruit: frozen pineapple, lemon juice
veggie: cucumber
protein: protein of choice
booster: turmeric, black pepper
liquid: unsweetened plant milk
2. PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY
fruit: frozen berries
veggie: beets (raw or cooked)
protein: peanut butter
booster: ground flaxseeds
liquid: unsweetened plant milk
3. GREEN GINGER PEACH
fruit: frozen peaches
veggie: spinach
protein: protein of choice
booster: ginger
liquid: unsweetened plant milk
4. CREAMSICLE
fruit: orange (whole, peeled)
veggie: frozen cauliflower
protein: protein of choice
booster: vanilla, honey, hemp seed
liquid: unsweetened plant milk
5. CARROT CAKE
fruit: frozen mango
veggie: carrot
protein: protein of choice
booster: cinnamon, coconut flakes
liquid: unsweetened plant milk
6. MATCHA MINT CHIP
fruit: banana
veggie: kale
protein: protein of choice
booster: mint, cacao nibs, matcha
liquid: unsweetened plant milk
7. CHOCOLATE CHIA CHERRY
fruit: frozen cherries
veggie: zucchini
protein: protein of choice
booster: cacao powder, chia seeds
liquid: unsweetened plant milk
STUDY GUIDE
Protein.
Use your favorite protein in these smoothies like kefir, greek yogurt, nut/seed butter, plant or grassfed whey protein powder or grassfed collagen.
Liquids.
I used unsweetened plant milk in each one to keep things easy, but don’t forget there are other liquids you can use like water, coconut water, iced coffee, green tea or herbal tea.
How much liquid?
Add about 1 cup. You may need more or less so put it in LAST & adjust to your fav consistency.
Ice.
Don’t forget to add ICE! It adds VOLUME & makes smoothies more filling & refreshing.
Portions.
Refer to the Smoothie Anatomy general portion guide. In general, a meal is about 300-500 calories-ISH so pay attention that ingredients/boosts aren’t adding up to 2 or more meals! Learn more about calories-ISH here.
SCHOOL ISN’T COMPLETE WITHOUT A FINAL EXAM, AM I RIGHT?!
Take Home Test: Make a smoothie and email me a picture of your creation. Then I’ll email you a Smoothie School graduation certificate! FUN! ⭐️
Nick Nicholson says
I’m diabetic type 2 and taking 1 rx – metformin 500mg. My goal is to control my diabetes by diet and exercise. I exercise 5x per/wk. I want to have a smoothie for lunch.
DJ Blatner, RDN says
Amazing that you are exercising & being proactive w/ your nutrition. Consider seeing a dietitian who specializes in diabetes to help you with your individualized meal plan. You can find a dietitian @ this website: http://www.eatright.org.