ADD FRUIT
Pick 1 or 2 (fresh or frozen):
Banana, berries, pear, orange, apple, mango, pineapple (1 1/2 cups total)
Remove peels (if not edible), cores, and pits as needed; Cut into 1-inch chunks
ADD VEGETABLE
Pick 1 or 2:
Kale, spinach, beet, parsley, romaine, carrot, cucumber, watercress (1/2 cups total).
Remove any ribs, cores, and tough stems or peels; Chop roughly.
ADD THICKENER
Pick 1 or 2 (optional):
Peanut or almond butter, cashews, walnuts, rolled oats, avocado (1 to 2 Tbsp)
Use to give your smoothie great texture and a bonus dose of nutrients
ADD HEALTH BOOST
Pick 1 or 2 (optional):
Green-tea powder, turmeric, ground flax, psyllium husk (1/4 tsp to 1 Tbsp)
Add green tea or turmeric (use 1/4 tsp) for antioxidants, and add flax and psyllium (use 1 Tbsp) for fiber
ADD FLAVOR BOOST
Pick 1 or 2 (optional):
Ground cinnamon, grated fresh ginger, vanilla extract, honey, maple syrup (1/4 to 1/2 tsp)
Blend in a small amount to add new layers of flavor; Then adjust to taste
FINISH
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice or water. Blend until smooth.