Recipe: Blueberry Basil Smoothie

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Ever since I did Beachbody coaching in 2016 (something you may not know about me) I have been really turned off by smoothies of any kind. Not only does your body require chewing and salivation in the mouth to start the breakdown of carbohydrates that continues in the stomach, but from the natural perspective I commonly take, drinking your food does not exactly fit the bill. There is always a however though and today that however is because: yum, smoothies!

I threw this together on a whim one day thinking I wouldn't even like it - especially considering I've never been a big fan of blueberries, but I ended up loving it so much that I had it for about a week straight (until I started running out of ingredients). There are literally endless combos you could do with this thang, below I give you what I started with and some suggestions.

The only disclaimer I really have for you is please please please please please (times one billion) do not use smoothies as a meal replacement of any kind. Let it help you get to your next meal, let it save you from hunger immediately after your workout, but do not just "have a smoothie" for breakfast, lunch, or any meal. It is not a complete meal, i.e. that is not good for you!

​I am so cautious of this myself because when I got into Beachbody I told myself day in and day out that I would never use my shakes/smoothies as a meal replacement. I even told myself that line while I was doing it. It was a sneaky bad habit to break and I do not encourage it at all. Be aware of your habits and back off when you need to!

Ok rant over. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1c. blueberries
1/2 c. chai (optional)
1/2 c. hemp milk
3 tbsp. hemp hearts
dash o' cinnamon
dash o' sea salt
2 tbsp. peanut butter
small handful ice cubes
2 large sprigs fresh basil leaves
1 scoop vanilla Vega protein powder
1 large handful fresh greens of choice (spinach, spring mix, arugula, kale)

Put it all in the blender and blend til smooth! Or choose the smoothie option and let it do it's thang! 

Variations:

Hemp Milk:
Coconut Milk or any other nut milks

Peanut Butter:
​Sunflower butter

Other Spices:
All Spice
Dash o' clove
Turmeric
Black Pepper

​Other thing you could add:

Chia seeds (will thicken)
Maca powder (superfood)

PIN IT & NEVER FORGET IT!!