Advanced Green Smoothie

I have this smoothie almost every day that I'm training once I'm completely done for the day.  It is packed with all the nutrients you need to recover:  simple carbs from the bananas and blueberries, antioxidants, protein, healthy fats from the flax and avocado, many vitamins and minerals from the greens especially magnesium and calcium.  It is also high in calories but easy to digest since everything is "pre-chewed" by the blender.  Good after a long training day.

This smoothie has evolved over the many years I've been making it and it is still changing but this is what I am currently at.  I also have a powerful, high speed blender, so your blender could have trouble with it.  If that is the case you can add more liquid.  Also use ground flax seed in that case.

*Keep in mind that I am a 6'4" adult male training 15-20+ hours a week.  Even then I don't always eat the whole thing at once, but it keeps well refrigerated.  You may need to adjust the portion sizes according to your appetite and needs. 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Almond milk
• 2 tbsp fax seed
• 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
• 2 or 3 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp spirulina
• 1 or 2 bananas
• 3-4 cups kale
• 1/2 avocado
• 1 cup blueberries
• Protein powder (Organic plant based highly recommended)

Preparation:

1. Add all the ingredients except for the protein powder and blend on high until smooth.
2. Add the protein powder and blend easy to mix.