Smoothie of the Week - The Carb Bomb

Go on. Let yourself go, this once

With nutrition, it is important to ensure you get the right nutrients daily. If you are starting with your Health Journey or just looking for new ideas, it is important to ensure you make it simple. Food is much more appealing when it is tasty and easy to prepare, and you’ll find it easier to remain consistent.

Preparation is key

I love a tasty smoothie, so I’ve prepared recipes for a whole stack of them. I will be sharing one of these every week so you can add them to your utility belt of tools for hacking your health.

General Guidelines

1. My favourite blender drinks have 3 fruits. Generally, I recommend 1 frozen fruit, 1 banana, and at least 1 berry.

2. Every blender drink should have one green ingredient – spinach is always good.

3. Add one nut butter – try almond butter (this is my favourite), cashew butter, or macadamia butter.

4. Throw in another healthy fat source, such as flax powder, flax oil, or walnuts.

5. Instead of regular milk, use almond milk (lower calories, but less protein) – or you can try hemp milk or coconut milk.

6. To thicken the shake, you can add oats, flax powder, almond butter, avocado, or ice.

7. To energise your shake (i.e., caffeine), try adding cacao nibs or cacao powder.

8. Protein powder makes a great addition, especially after a workout. I love vanilla.

9. Get adventurous! Try adding almonds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds... anything!

10. Have fun and enjoy.

The Carb Bomb

• 1/2 banana

• Blueberries

• Strawberries

• Spinach

• Almond butter

• Almond milk

• Walnuts

• 1 scoop protein powder

• Pour over almonds, raisins, and oats

Let me know what you think in the comments.

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