SPRING-CLEANING SMOOTHIE
Now that April has arrived I'd say a little spring cleaning is in order. I've created this yummy smoothie to scrub you from the inside out. Don't let the green color scare you off - it's a combination of hemp protein powder and spirulina powder. Spirulina is blue-green algae bursting with protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins B, C, D, E, and minerals. Drink up to clean up!
INGREDIENTS
2 heaping tbsp of psyllium husk fiber
1 teaspoon (~ 10 ml) Spirulina powder
1 serving hemp protein powder
1 tablespoon (~ 15 ml) coarsely ground flaxseed
1/4 cup (~ 120 ml) dry oatmeal
1/2 banana
1/3 cup (~ 120 ml) applesauce
1/2 teaspoon (~ 2 ml) vanilla
Handful of ice cubes
1 kiwi, peeled and sliced (Optional: save 1 or 2 slices for garnish)
1/3 cup (~ 120 ml) low-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup skim milk (or milk of your choice)
Juice of 1/2 orange (or 1 clementine)
METHODCombine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Pour in a chilled glass and garnish with kiwi. Serve.
YIELD 2 servings
NUTRIENTS PER SERVINGCalories: 260Protein: 14 gCarbs: 43 gDietary Fiber: 12 gFat: 4 gSat. Fat: 0 gSodium: 78 mgCholesterol: 2 g