Creating the Best Smoothies - December 30, 2012

To start with  you really must use a high-powered blender like the Vitamix to get a delicious and smooth drink. I suggest that everything you use is organic and thoroughly washed with apple juice cider to make sure it is very clean.

I usually use 60% raw vegetables, 20% fruits, 10% liquid, 5% add ins and 5% protein powder and sprinkle in bit of extras every once in a while.

Try different things together and give yourself time to figure out what you like the best. My standard smoothie is as follows: coconut milk, spinach, kale, beets, carrots, frozen blueberries, 1 banana, 1 scoop of protein powder, a bit of flax seeds and that's it. If I want a light dessert I'll just do something like coconut milk, blackberries, vanilla agave and a bit of ice.

I made the list below to help me remember my choices when making a smoothie. I suggest you print this list out, take it shopping with you and put it near your blender to help aid you in your smoothie making endeavors.

Ingredient list with what I use most to least in each section

 Vegetables – 60%

Spinach

Kale

Beets

Broccoli

Green peppers

Celery

Cucumber

Avocados

Cabbage

Lettuce

 

Bok Choy

Fruit 20%

Bananas

Blueberries

Strawberries

Peaches

Pineapples

Kiwi

Mangos

Pears

Raspberries

Apples

Liquid 10%

Milk - almond, coconut, or hemp (no animal or soy milks)

Spring water - Not tap

Tea – green, white or peppermint

Juice (pomegranate, grape or white grape) – healthy 100% juice – not sugar water

Protein powder 5%

 I use Xymogen OptCleanse Plus Vanilla Delight


Add – Ins 5%

Cranberries

Flax seed

Almonds

Walnuts

Macadamia

Brazil nuts

Hazelnuts

Sunflower seeds

Raw oatmeal

Chia seeds

Cocoa

Extras

Lemon

Vanilla

Agave

Vanilla agave

Cinnamon

Mint

Ginger

Rosemary

Jalapenos

Lime

Coconut

Stevia

 Ice

I hope this help you.

Blessings
Karri