Morning Energy Green Smoothie Recipe with Banana, Kiwi and Cacao

Get a better energy boost than a cup of coffee with this powerful green smoothie loaded with vitamins, minerals and superfood antioxidants! With a wonderful rich flavor, this superfood shake can be a meal replacement. This smoothie is an excellent source of calcium, iron, protein and vitamins A and C

Adding a scoop of protein powder will increase both the protein and calories. Check the label.

If you use the meat and water from a young, Thai coconut, you will increase the calories by about 140, fat by 3 grams, protein by 2 grams, carbs by 28 grams and add an additional 17% DV of calcium bringing the smoothie to a total of 41% DV of calcium!

Morning Energy Green Smoothie Recipe

• 1 medium banana, peeled
• 1 kiwi, peeled
• 1/3 cup Goji berries
• 1/4 cup raw Cacao nibs (or 1/8 cup Cacao powder)
• 1 stalk of celery, chopped
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
• 6-8 ounces of water (or coconut water)
• 2 to 3 ice cubes to chill if desired
• 1 scoop hemp or rice protein powder (optional)

Add all the ingredients except for the greens to your blender and hit the “pulse” button a few times. Next, add the greens and blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.

Note: If you don’t have a high-speed blender you’ll want to grind cacao nibs and goji berries in a coffee grinder before adding them to your blender.

Makes approximately 20 ounces.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 483
Fat: 15.8 grams
Protein: 13.5 grams
Carbohydrates: 67 grams
Calcium: 24% daily value (DV)
Iron: 348% DV
Vitamin A: 318% DV
Vitamin C: 333% DV

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