Make a Green Smoothie - Willis Knighton Health

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: water

Oat milk is a creamy alternative, while water reduces calories.

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: plant-based yogurt

💰Cheaper: regular yogurt

Plant-based yogurt is dairy-free, while regular yogurt is less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while sugar is more affordable.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds provide similar nutrients, while sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

Get out a high-speed blender (Vitamix is used in the video).

Pour 1 cup of filtered water into the blender.

Add 3 cups of mixed greens (spinach, kale, Swiss chard) into the blender.

Add 1 cup of fruit (banana and pineapple) into the blender.

Scoop out about 1/2 of an avocado (or 2 tablespoons) and add it to the blender.

Add chia seeds to the blender (amount to taste).

If desired, add lemon juice to cut bitterness and enhance flavor.

If needed for sweetness, add pure stevia to the blender.

Add ice to the blender (optional) for a colder smoothie.

Start blending on low to combine the ingredients, then switch to high for a few seconds until smooth.

Check for any green chunks and taste the smoothie; adjust sweetness if necessary.

Store the smoothie in a mason jar with an airtight lid to minimize oxidation.

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