Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Apple Green Goddess





Good Morning All!  If  you're like me, you've been a bit bored of your breakfast foods lately!  I love my eggs and veggies in the morning but I think I overdid it with my eggs in Pittsburgh and need some new sources of protein without making a big mess before the day gets ahead of me!

I found a smoothie recipe that I tried out today (tweaked as I did not have all the ingredients) and I feel so good and ready for the day that I thought I'd share it.  I have a tough time with too much fruit in my smoothies as it takes my blood sugar level through the roof!  Here is a recipe that tastes sweet enough and includes so many great nourishing ingredients that it will definitely help to combat the stress of the day and give you a boost of energy!

Apple Green Goddess
makes 12 oz.

2 handfuls of baby spinach
1 banana (frozen is preferred but room temp is fine)
1 apple
4 ice cubes
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 1/2  t. cinnamon (use less if you're not ready for a nice strong cinnamon flavor)
1/2 t. ground ginger
1/2 c. rice milk
1 t. maca (optional but if you have it, use it!)
1 t. ground flax seed (optional)
1/2 c to 1 c. water based on desired thickness

Optional topping:
cinnamon to dust
granola
1 T. almond butter
(or other topping ingredients)

Put the above ingredients in the blender in the order listed.  Top if desired.
Get ready to energize!!

Krista


Notes on maca:  maca is a superfood that you can find at the health store.  It is made from the maca root that has been used by the Andean societies as a source of nourishment and healing for thousands of years.  Studies have found four alkaloids present in maca known to nourish the endocrine system.  It has also been used as a stress fighting adaptogen to increase stamina, boost libido and combat fatigue.  It is a nutrient dense food packed with vitamins, plant sterols as well as many essential minerals, fatty and amino acids!



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