PREP TIME: 5 minutes SERVES: 3
Nutritional Bites
These smoothies are packed with healthy fats to boost memory, attention and focus and powerful antioxidants to protect our brains from degeneration and stress.
For both smoothies, blend all the ingredients in a high-speed blender. If you have any left (unlikely) pop it in the fridge for up to 3 days and re-blend before drinking as the ingredients may have settled.
Chocolate Smoothie
Ingredients
2 cups plain whole milk organic kefir (no added sugar) OR 1/2 can organic coconut milk & 1 can of water
1/2 cup organic frozen spinach
1 tablespoon of hemp seeds (or chia seeds or ground flax seeds)
1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
2 bananas
1/2 avocado
3 tablespoons raw unsweetened cacao powder (no sugar added!)
Pinch of sea salt
*Add 1 Medjool date if you want a sweeter taste!
Strawberry or blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients
2 cups plain whole milk organic kefir (no added sugar) OR 1/2 can organic coconut milk & 1 can of water (shake the can thoroughly before opening)
1/2 cup organic fresh spinach
1 tablespoon of hemp seeds (or chia seeds or ground flax seeds)
1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
2 bananas
1/2 avocado
1 cup frozen organic strawberries or blueberries
Pinch of sea salt
*Add 1 Medjool date if you want a sweeter taste
BRIT BEET tip: Freeze unused coconut milk in ice cube trays and freeze peeled bananas, wrapped in parchment paper, in a plastic bag to pull out as you need.