Spices of India Smoothie
Servings: 3 servings
Print RecipeThe Spices of India Smoothie turned out to be a meal replacement smoothie, packed with much needed healthy fats, a good source of protein and anti-inflammatory micronutrients to promote healthy living.
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 avocado (skin and seed removed)
- 2 carrots
- 1-2 slices pineapple (remove core, cut into cubes)
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1.5 tsp raw cacao powder
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
- 4 dried dates (chopped small)
- 1/2 lime (fresh juice only)
- 250 ml water (or enough to cover the ingredients)
- decorate with raw cashew nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Peel, chop, remove seeds and add all ingredients into your blender.
- Mix on high speed for a few minutes or until you obtain the desired consistency.
- Pour into your favorite glass and decorate using raw cashew nuts. Enjoy!
Notes
- Color: light brown color
- Texture: creamy, well mixed, thick texture
- Taste: spicy smoothie with a nutty flavor + a bit sweet
All the powders that I've used are organic, as well as the chia and hemp seeds. And while we’re talking organic ingredients, note that I always make an effort to buy veggies and fruits from responsible sources, since responsibly grown plants come with more nutrients per serving and are healthier for the soil and for the people growing them. The recipe can be adapted to fit your needs, just keep in mind to include at least one or two sources of healthy fats, at least one source of protein and various plants. You can always skip one ingredient if you don’t want to use it, or you can add your favorite ingredients to the mix. Feel free to be creative and make sure you don’t add too many sweet ingredients because too much sugar/fructose doesn’t promote overall health.