This Vegan Smoothie Ticks All the Nutrition Boxes

Vegan smoothie
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Smoothies can be a great way to up your intake of important vitamins and minerals, but you do need to think about which ingredients you include to get that good nutritional balance. This smoothie tastes great and is amazing for you, with excellent amounts of protein, vitamin E, healthy fats, and important minerals. Whizz it up at home, and you’ll be glowing with health in no time.

Ingredients (serves 2):

  • 1/2 cup of raw kale
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup of fresh apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon of spirulina
  • 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup of spinach
  • 1 teaspoon of honey

Instructions:

  1. Bash the stalks of the kale with a rolling pin, if they’re really tough chop or tear the leaves from the stalks and discard the stalks.
  2. Peel and destone the avocado and peel the banana.
  3. Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and blitz until completely smooth. Pour into glasses and enjoy.