THE GREEN

The ever so loving ‘Green Smoothie’ that’s really made a stance in the smoothie department over the last few years. This one is easy to make, highly nutritious, energising and filling. Perfect for mums on-the-go.

Serves 1

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:	Carbohydrate (g)
1 cup coconut water	10
1 small banana (100g) (^)	15
1 handful of baby spinach (30g)	0.5
½ large avocado (150g)	3.5
½ lime (juice)	1
1 tablespoon coconut oil	0
1x Optivance Mummy Smoothie	12.8
*TOTAL ()**	42.8

(^) fresh or frozen

(*) Optional: top with 1 tablespoon of coconut flakes (adds 1g extra carbohydrate)

Blend together and enjoy!

Top with; goji berries, coconut, chia seeds

THE BENEFITS:

Coconut water is extremely hydrating and acts as an electrolyte, whilst spinach is alkalising and full of non-haem iron. Then there is the luscious avocado who is full of beneficial fats and fibre keeping you fuller for longer, is incredibly nutrient dense for mother and baby and great for optimising absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.