Smoothie moves.

Original post title right?  No? You should see the ones I spared you from.

Many raw foodists imbibe a lot of blended foods and juices, some even going as far as subsisting on liquids alone. I’m not, and will probably never be one of those people, although I am partial to my morning green juice, and I indulge in the occasional green smoothie (I’m talking at least 50% greens).  Lately I’ve also been going bananas (I know, I’m on fire!) for Fruit smoothies. I’ve been using them specifically for afternoon snacks at work, to nullify my 3pm sugar cravings in a heathier, easier to digest way.  I love how smoothies are such a great way to sneak nutrition into a sweet-tooth-fix.

This week I’ve been riffing on a Banana and Berry theme, with a few extras thrown in. You can use whatever flavours you’d like, all you need is fruit, your “extras” and water or nut milk to liquify the mixture.

Aside from the goodness of the berry, banana and hazelnut milk base – hello potassium, protein and antioxidants, this week’s smoothies  also had:

Pumpkin Seeds (protein, iron (there’s around 25 grams per ¼ cup) zinc, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, copper and potassium and essential polyunsaturated fatty acids.)

Chia seeds (Omega 3, iron, protein, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, boron, and copper)

Raw cacao powder (antioxidants, anti inflammatory properties, sulphur, magnesium, sulphur, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium, and manganese; plus some of the B Vitamins.)

LSA (Omega 3, protein, Vitamin E, Folate, Thiamine, Pantothenic acid, Vitamin B-6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Zinc and Selenium and Antioxidants)

Ground Hemp Seeds (Omega 3, 6, 9, protein, amino acids)

Obviously I haven’t listed every vitamin/mineral/health giving property provided in each of the ingredients, but you get the idea…

I know you all know how to make a smoothie, but….throw it all in the blender, and blitz until smooth. It’s even better if your fruit if frozen, because it makes the smoothie a bit icy and frappe like.

Next week I might go for a coconut theme. If you have any suggestions or favourites, let me know.