GUIDE TO MAKING THE PERFECT SMOOTHIE

Published on April 28, 2017

Smoothies are an easy and delicious way to nourish the body with wholesome and nutritious ingredients. They make a great breakfast, lunch and dinner and can be packed with greens for a nutritious boost!Step 1: Pick your protein

• 1/2 cup of unflavoured Greek yogurt or 3/4 cup plain yogurt (1-2% is preferred)
• 3 tablespoons of hemp hearts 
• 1-2 scoops of your favourite protein powder
  • Sunwarrior
  • Vega One
  • Sunfoods (can be purchased at Shulman Weight Loss Clinics or in the US)
  • Genuine Health

 Step 2: Pick your baseThis is your liquid component. We recommend starting with 1 cup and increase slightly to change consistency.

• Unsweetened nut milk (almond, cashew, coconut, etc.)
• 1-2% milk
• Unsweetened rice milk
• Unsweetened soy milk
• Filtered water

 Step 3: Choose your fruitQuantities are key here and you don't want to over do it with your fruit portions. We recommend picking one fruit serving per smoothie.

• 1/2 cup frozen or fresh berries
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 frozen mango
• 1 apple

 Step 4: Add your greensBoost your smoothie with a heaping handful of greens. We love spinach, kale and arugula!  Step 5: Decide on additional add in'sGet as creative as you would like here! Our suggested add in's include:

• ground flax or chia seeds
• unsweetened coconut flakes
• cinnamon
• nut butters (peanut, almond, cashew, etc)
• unsweetened cocoa powder (if your protein powder is not already chocolate)

 Step 6: Blend!Blend on medium to high setting for up to a minute. Make sure everything is well blended and enjoy!  Almond butter and banana smoothie recipeINGREDIENTS

• 1 scoop of protein powder
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon almond butter
• ½ banana
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

DIRECTIONS

1. Blend all ingredients together and enjoy!

 Serves 1  Nutritional analysis: calories 380, fat 20g, carbohydrates 30g, fiber 11g, protein 30g