Green Goddess Smoothie

• Greens – Greens are some of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet, yet also one of the most overlooked. Incorporating things like kale, chard, spinach, etc. into your daily diet doesn’t have to be difficult! (or gross!!!) Having this green smoothie first thing in the morning allows you to get in a cup and a half of greens right away. And no, you don’t even taste the greens in this recipe.
• Wild blueberries – Berries are extremely high in antioxidants, especially wild blueberries. They have 2x the amount of antioxidants per serving compared to regular blueberries. It’s recommended to have one serving of berries a day. Click here to read more about the health benefits of this superfood.
• Mangos – Often referred to as “The King of Fruits”, mangos are rich in Vitamins A, C, E, and B. 
• Bananas – Bananas are full of many important nutrients and minerals like potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and more. They’re a good source of fiber and contain powerful antioxidants. They also sweeten any smoothie they’re added to!
• Spirulina – Spirulina is one of the world’s most powerful superfoods. It’s extremely high in many nutrients like protein, b vitamins, copper, iron, and more. It also contains the powerful antioxidant phycocyanin. Spirulina is an incredible source of Omega-3 fatty acids in the form of DHA, EPA, and ALA. Overfishing is destroying our oceans. Skip the fish and go straight to the source! This also gives this smoothie a vibrant green color. 
• Flax seeds – Flax seeds have been used for centuries for their powerful health benefits. They’re loaded with nutrients, and a great source of healthy fats, including Omega-3 fatty acid, ALA. 
• Chia seeds – Chia seeds were once highly valued by the Aztecs and Mayans for their ability to provide strength and energy (“chia” is the Mayan word meaning “strength”). And they weren’t wrong! There are so many nutrients packed into these little seeds, it’s incredible. They’re high in fiber, protein, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, and more. Plus, they’re loaded with antioxidants. 
• Avocado – Avocados are full of healthy fats and lots of nutrients like Vitamin K, folate, Vitamin C, potassium, and more. It’s important to add healthy fats to your smoothies to aid in absorbing fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A, E, D, K, and many antioxidants.

Optional Add-Ins

I occasionally add one or two of these in to change up the smoothie a little.

• Cauliflower – This veggie is mild in flavor so it’s easy to sneak in a couple of pieces without tasting a difference in your smoothie. Cauliflower is loaded with nutrients likes Vitamin C, K, B6, folate, potassium, manganese, magnesium, choline, and more! (gotta love cruciferous vegetables) It’s also high in cancer-fighting antioxidants.
• Almond butter – Almond butter is a great source of healthy fats (it contains 25% more than peanut butter!). It also contains vitamin E, iron, and calcium.
• Wheatgrass powder – Wheatgrass is high in nutrients and antioxidants. These antioxidants are so powerful that many studies show it dramatically slowing the spread of many different types of cancer. 
• Lemon essential oil – Lemons are packed with Vitamin C, which helps with nonheme iron absorption. Add one drop of Young Living Lemon Vitality to aid in the iron absorption from the spinach and kale. 
• Hemp seeds – Hemp seeds are high in Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids. They’re also very high in protein and a great source of Vitamin E, phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc, and more. 
• Coconut water – Full of antioxidants and extremely hydrating. 
• Blackberries – Blackberries pair well with the wild blueberries so if you have some organic blackberries sitting in your fridge just waiting to be used, feel free to throw in a hand full. These berries are a great source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K. They’re also high in fiber and manganese.