This is one of our favorite go-to smoothies. It’s loaded with vitamins and minerals. Substituting coconut water for regular water gives this — and you — a huge electrolyte blast. Great for beating that afternoon slump or replenishing after a workout!
Active time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
2 cups coconut water
1/2 cup spinach
½ cup kale
2 frozen bananas, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 Medjool dates, pitted
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons flax seeds
2 teaspoons chia seeds
2 teaspoons hemp seeds
- In a heavy-duty blender, combine coconut water, spinach, kale, banana chunks, dates, ginger, cinnamon, flax, chia and hemp. Blend on high speed for about 1 minute or until smooth and creamy.
Makes 2 servings
Note: Chopping up ripe bananas and freezing them is the best way to achieve a delicious rich and creamy smoothie. (That’s our secret at Lettuce Love Café!)
