LIV Superfood Power Protein Drink © | Healthy Smoothie Recipe

After my LIV Vibrant Green Smoothie © in the morning, I usually make this Power Protein smoothie for my husband and I before we head out for the day. These nutrient-dense smoothies are a tremendous sources of long-burning fuel and superfoods to power your day.  If I’m hungry in the afternoon, this is also a great snack between lunch and dinner.

 Instead of soy or whey protein powder, I recommend brown rice or hemp protein because these proteins are easier to digest, and a cleaner plant-based energy source (free from dairy).  Chia seeds are also a great longevity food, coined “the runners food” packed with protein, fiber, Omega-3 fatty acids and minerals.  

In addition, I’ve included a pinch of raw cacao powder which is one of the worlds top superfoods and revered in Southern American cultures for their energy boosting properties. Last, but certainly not least, I add a heaping spoonful of acai powder or goji berries for an antioxidant blast to help fight free radicals and keep your cells healthy and youthful.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
• 2/3 cup hemp or brown rice protein powder
• ½ cup coconut water
• 3 tsp. chia seeds
• 1 TBSP acai powder or goii berries
• ½ tsp. cacao powder
• ½ tsp. cinnamon
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 Banana

DIRECTIONS

Add the almond milk and coconut water to the blender, and then slowly add in each ingredient. Blend on low speed until smooth.

*Please note that I use a Vitamix blender to make this recipe (yield is apx. 28 oz), but you can easily half the recipe to fit within Nutribullet or SharkNinja large cups.

LIV Vibrant Green Smoothie © | Recipe

Do you want to lose weight or trim belly fat?

Do you want glowing skin, hair and nails?  

Do you want to boost your energy and mood in the morning naturally?

Greens are the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. They help to maintain our internal rainforest and cleanse our bodies and cells on the highest level. I drink a green smoothie every morning to look and feel my best.  It helps kick off my day with an nutrient-rich energy boost, and helps detox my body before I eat anything else.  In fact, days that I skip when I'm traveling or staying at a friends house, my body and cells are aching for this smoothie.  A green smoothie in the morning really does make all the difference in our physical and mental health. Benefits include clearer skin, brighter eyes, reduced body fat, higher energy levels, and a boosted mood.  Very excited to share with you!

INGREDIENTS

1.     6 cups of chopped spinach (1 medium bunch)

2.     2 cups of chopped kale (traditional or Tuscan - about 1 small bunch)

3.     1/3 fresh bunch of parsley

4.     1 stalk of celery roughly chopped

5.     1 medium apple cored and coarsely chopped

6.     ½ cup blueberries

7.     ½ cup of strawberries or raspberries

8.     1 banana

9.     ½ lemon freshly squeezed

10.   2 cups filtered water

DIRECTIONS

Wash all ingredients first in cool water, removing any dirt or pesticides (if not organic). Then, add all ingredients to blender pulse until smooth.  You can use either Vitamix which fits all ingredients in one batch, or try halving/thirding the recipe to fit in Nutribullets or smaller single serving blenders. The nutritional density diminishes as time goes on, so I try to drink right away or same day.