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.
Questions about this topic
Can I use frozen banana in the green smoothie?
Follow the fruit pack's preparation instructions and use a suitable blender. Frozen banana usually makes the mixture colder and thicker.
Can I replace coconut water with water?
Yes, as a recipe variation consistent with your powder's directions. The flavour and nutrition will change; water and coconut water are not nutritionally identical.
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