You already know we love smoothies. A few weeks ago, we even shared a chart in your boxes explaining the ins and outs of when to have a smoothie (besides always). Now, our Registered Dietitian, Rebecca Lewis, is sharing some insight on the delicious drink.

Benefits

• Delicious way to drink your fruits and veggies
• You get all the benefits of nutrient-dense fruits and veggies plus you KEEP the fiber (as opposed to juicing)
• No blood sugar spikes, so you can use an equal blend of fruits and veggies
• All you need is a blender!
• Making your own smoothie is cheaper than buying one in the store

Downside

• A cup of veggies can be a lot to drink
• You need a liquid in order to blend, so be careful with recipes that call for super sweet fruit juices

Best For

• If you want a healthy meal replacement
• Keeping you full and hunger cravings away
• If you’ve ordered take-out all week and are craving greens
• If you struggle to get your 5-a-day

So, in celebration of smoothies, here’s a delicious recipe for you to try at home!

Super Boosted Green Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 cup spinach
• 1 banana
• ½ cup mango
• ¼ cup plain Greek Yogurt
• ½ cup low fat or almond milk

Instructions:

1. *For extra flavor: add 1 tsp of cinnamon
2. *Boost it up: add 1 Tablespoon of Green Matcha Powder for extra antioxidants
3. *Nutrition: 216 Calories, 209% of vitamin A, 30% vitamin B6, 153% of vitamin C

This smoothie is packed with vitamins and nutrients to kickstart your metabolism and immune system. Bonus? It tastes amazing!

Try out our tahini smoothies, too! We have a feeling you’re going to LOVE them.