Ok, here is the thing about this smoothie, I wanted a smoothie that would include a good amount of spirulina but not taste like it too much but not including chocolate (it's a good cover, but wasn't wanted). Spirulina is really good for you, if you don't know much about it check out health benefits of spirulina. A lot of the ingredients in the smoothie could be optional, if you don't have a couple of them it wouldn't throw the whole thing. If you aren't quite sure about some of these ingredients & want to learn, check out my ingredients you may not know about tab.
Makes 24 oz
1 1/2 cup coconut water (could use almond milk, water kefir or water)
3 tbs chia gel (see below for chia gel recipe)
1/2 tbs hemp seeds
1 cup blueberries
5 whole strawberries (I just throw the whole thing in, with the greens, gonna mix anyway)
1 tbs maca
1 tbs spirulina
1 tsp wheatgrass powder
10 drops stevia (can sub 2-3 tsp other sweetener)
1/2 large banana or 1 sm/med banana
6 ice cubes
1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
Throw everything in a blender, except for the ice, and blend. Then add in the ice. It just makes things be blended better that way.
Chia Gel - making the chia into a gel like this makes it so your smoothie doesn't end up turning into a jelly instead. It also makes it a lot easier on your stomach, which most people appreciate. You can throw it into any drink including water, it helps take the hunger edge off, helps you stay hydrated (chia seeds can hold 10x's their weight in liquid) and are a great source of fiber. I make two cups worth & leave it in the fridge to add to whatever I feel like.
1 3/4 tbs chia
1 cup water
mix seeds in water & let sit for 5 min
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