Healthy Spirulina Smoothie

I’ve always had a love of smoothies, dating back to my ill-equipped Magic Bullet days when it was the best smoothie blender on the market (my how times have changed)! To make them as satiating as possible, always make sure to include Kelly LeVeque’s Fab 4: greens, protein, healthy fat, and fibre. Also try to avoid fruit, but if you must include it, keep it to 1/4 to 1/2 cup per smoothie (I’m guilty of breaking this rule all the time). If you have those elements, there’s no reason this can’t be your entire meal!

I usually stick to a simple Banana Cacao Spinach smoothie, but lately, this recipe has been my go-to, and it’s hands-down my favourite smoothie of all time. The combination of flavours is so incredible!! Somehow the protein mixed with the sour lemon and raspberry just kicks it up 5 notches and bam... smoothie of your dreams. Here’s what you need:

• 1/2 cup or handful of frozen raspberries (this is key for the tartness)

• Optional 1/2 frozen banana (for creaminess; omit for lower sugar)

• 1 cup fresh or frozen spinach (or as much as you want)

• 1/2 lemon, squeezed

• 1 tbsp almond butter (your healthy fat)

• 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder (your protein)

• 1 tbsp organic spirulina powder (extra greens with more vitamins, yay!)

• 1 tsp organic chia seeds (your fibre)

• 2 tbsp collagen

• 1/2 cup cold water

Blend everything up, top it off with your favourite toppings (I like chia, hemp, cacao and lavender), and you’re good to go! Let me know if you try this - I can’t get enough!

xo

Linnea