​Let’s get green on this last hump day of September! Adding spirulina to a smoothie with lots of other delicious ingredients is one way to get this super food into your diet. If you’re like me, I don’t naturally gravitate towards spirulina, as many people do. It's an unusual flavor, so a richly flavored smoothie really helps. Kind of like a spoonful of sugar, helps the medicine go down., but in this case it's fruit. Fun fact - spirulina is one of the oldest forms of life on the Earth!
 
True Green Smoothie is a blend of kiwis, pineapple, kale, spirulina, hemp seeds, coconut, dairy free, yogurt and almond milk and packed with fiber, vitamins A, K and C. The pineapple offers anti-inflammatory and digestive aid properties. I’ve added just ½ tsp of spirulina, but certainly add more if you are used to it. Spirulina is a gold mine of nutrients including calcium, iron, magnesium and B vitamins, as well as promoting healthy cholesterol levels. Bottoms up!
 
Next week I’ll begin my Cozy Bowls series!

Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves: 1 - 2  (yields 12 oz of smoothie)

Ingredients
2 kiwis, peeled and cut into sixths
¾ cup kale, roughly chopped
1 tsp hemp seeds
½ cup almond milk, plain, unsweetened
½ cup coconut yogurt, plain, unsweetened
½ tsp spirulina
¾ cup frozen pineapple chunks

​Optional:​  

• Add your favorite plant protein.
• Add half a banana to increase sweetness.

Instructions
1. Place ingredients in a high-speed blender and mix until smooth. (For most high-speed blenders, it is recommended to add the frozen items last.)

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This smoothie focuses on one powerful, highly nutritious and delicious fruit - cherries. Many people make the mistake of putting too many different fruits in their smoothies, only to leave them tired and often hungry due to a sugar overload, entering the system very fast. Cherries are great for smoothies and go well with a variety of other ingredients.

​The Cherry Cacao Smoothie is a powerhouse of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Cherries, recently noted for their ability to reduce muscle and joint pain, have become a post-workout favorite. Cacao offers magnesium and iron, and are linked to boosting energy and mood. The oats and chia seeds give this smoothie volume, as well as providing fiber and protein. Chia seeds also offer digestive support and are a great source of Omega 3's for vegans. Down this smoothie and you may be skipping your latte today!

​Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves: 1 - 2  (yields 12 oz of smoothie)

Ingredients
½ tsp chia seeds
1 heaping tsp cacao nibs
​¼ cup overnight oats 
¼ cup coconut milk yogurt, plain, unsweetened
¼ cup (if using for overnight oats) + ½ cup non-diary milk, plain, unsweetened
​¾ cup frozen cherries

​Optional:​  

• Add your favorite plant protein.
• ​Use unfrozen cherries, if they are in season in where you live and add ¼ cup of crushed ice to bring up the cold. ​

Instructions
1. Soak ¼ cup of dry oats in ¼ cup of water or non-dairy milk, plain, unsweetened.
2. Place in refrigerator overnight.
3. When ready to make smoothie, place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and mix until smooth. (For most high-speed blenders, it is recommended to add the frozen items last.)

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