Toni’s Berry-Green Power Smoothie

Makes 1 Serving

This is my all-time favorite, go-to smoothie that I drink about three times each week. My philosophy is “eat like a diabetic, so you don’t become one” and that applies to smoothies as well. It has the perfect balance of macronutrients–including lean proteins, complex carbs and healthy fats—to metabolize slowly and keep you full for hours. It is full of phytonutrients and antioxidants from the veggies and berries. Plus, it’s delicious! I hope you give it a try.

A few tips about the ingredients:

• I usually buy large containers of organic mixed greens and prefer to freeze half so I have them for smoothies.
• Flaxseed should always be ground and refrigerate to keep from oxidizing
• Cinnamon helps keep blood sugar stable and adds some natural sweetness
• Whey proteins are ideal as they are most bioavailable. Find one that is clean and primarily protein isolates and concentrates

WHAT TO BUY:

• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk or fave alternative
• 1 cup Mixed greens
• 1/3 cup Mixed berries
• 1 t Cinnamon
• 1 T Flaxseed meal
• 5 Ice cubes
• ½ scoop Collagen Peptides
• 1 scoop Whey protein powder

WHAT TO DO:

1. Pour almond milk into blender
2. Add greens, berries, cinnamon, flaxseed meal and ice cubes
3. Blend on high until smooth
4. Add collagen peptides and protein powders
5. Blend just until incorporate to avoid heavy frothing

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