Smoothie Recipe

I have been wanting to make a video on how I make my smoothies in the morning, but limited time in the morning with three kids inhibits the creation of said video.  So, here is the text version of the ever evolving smoothie that I make.  I make two blended smoothies in the morning, one for the kids and another for Casie and I.  This is the recipe for the smoothie I made the family this morning.  I will post more smoothie recipes soon.  As always, I do not have any benefit, financial or other, for any of the products mentioned.  Well, there is the nutritional benefit, of course.  : )

For the kids:

1 scoop per child of Amazing Grass' Berry, Chocolate or mixture of both.  CLICK HERE to find out    more about this product.
1/2 cup per child frozen blueberries (organic preferred)
1/2 banana per child
1 cup per child raw spinach and/or kale (organic preferred)
1/2 cup per child Original Flavor Almond Milk
1 teaspoon per child Chia seeds
1 teaspoon per child ground Flax seed
1 scoop vegan protein powder(non-soy based) per child (optional) NOTE: We use protein powder for our children as they are Vegan, and thus, do not acquire protein from animal sources.  They receive protein from plant sources but this protein powder is just to supplement what they are acquiring in their plant based diet.  If your children consume meat and dairy, I would not suggest you use a protein powder for children.

Add water to mixture to create consistency you prefer.

Blend and serve.

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For Adults:













1 scoop per adult of Vega One Nutritional Shake mix.  I prefer the Chocolate, Vanilla and Chai flavors.  The mixtures between two or three of these is good, as well.  I'm not a huge fan of their berry or original flavor, though, as it tastes a bit artificial.  CLICK HERE to find out more about this product.
1/2 cup per adult frozen blueberries (organic preferred)
1 banana per adult
1 - 2 cup(s) per adult raw spinach and/or kale (organic preferred)
1/2 cup per adult Original Flavor Almond Milk
1 teaspoon per adult Chia seeds (optional, as the Vega One has Omega 3 Fatty Acids in it)
1 teaspoon per adult ground Flaxseed (optional, as the Vega One has Omega 3 Fatty Acids in it)

Add water to mixture to create consistancy you prefer.

Blend and Serve

From the Vega One Website:

What Makes Vega One Awesome?

15 g Protein
Vega One features our signature, broad-spectrum, plant-based protein blend, with all essential amino acids in ideal balance. Vega One’s Complete Protein Blend includes:

• Pea protein
• SaviSeed™ (sacha inchi) protein
• Hemp seed protein
• Sprouted whole grain brown rice protein

6 g Fiber
Boasting 24% of your recommended daily intake of fiber per serving, Vega One is a delicious way to work both soluble and insoluble fiber into your day. Fiber intake has been shown to help:

• Maintain normal blood sugar levels¹
• Normalize elimination and maintain bowel health¹
• Promote a feeling of fullness, reduce feelings of hunger and thereby support healthy weight management when combined with exercise and a reduced calorie diet.¹

Fiber in Vega One is primarily sourced from flax, inulin (fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)), and pea.
Low GI Carbohydrates
Low glycemic—with an impressively low GI of 19.2²—one serving of Vega One is comprised of 26% naturally-occurring complex carbohydrates. Sweetened only with stevia extract, Vega One has no sugar, maltodextrin or sugar-derivatives added.
1.5 g Omega-3
Giving you as much Omega-3 per scoop as 6 oz. of wild chum salmon, Vega One sources its plant-based Omega profile from white chia, whole flax seed (not flax meal) and hemp.
Antioxidants
Blueberries are jealous—that’s because a serving of Vega One has as many antioxidants³ as 2.7 cups of them. Plus, each scoop of Vega One showcases 200mg of Vega’s custom 1000 ORAC⁴ Antioxidant Blend, sourced from some of the most antioxidant-rich fruit in the world, including:

• Maqui, goji and Açaí berries
• Pomegranate seed
• Mangosteen
• Grape seed extract

Greens
A single, one-scoop serving of Vega One delivers the equivalent of 3 servings of vegetables—mainly from our Green Blend, which features:

• Chlorella (cracked cell, high CGF)
• Alfalfa grass
• Spinach leaf
• Broccoli
• Kale

Vitamins & Minerals
Helping you cover your key nutrient bases, a serving of Vega One give you 50% of your daily intake of vitamins and minerals. Premium vitamin and mineral forms such as mineral citrates were chosen to help you get more out of Vega One through better absorption.
Probiotics
With 1 billion CFU dairy-free probiotics (lactobacillus acidopholus and Bifidobacterium bifidum), Vega One helps maintain healthy intestinal flora—without a visit to the yogurt aisle.
Digestive Enzymes
We want you to get everything you can from a serving of Vega One. That’s why Vega’s Digestive Enzyme blend is added to facilitate the breakdown of nutrients in Vega One during digestion, so more nutrients are available to be absorbed by your body for higher net-gain nutrition.
Maca
Rich in amino acids, alkaloids, sterols, vitamins and minerals, 1000 mg of pure, organic, gelatinized maca are included in every serving of Vega One, to help you balance, invigorate, energize and maintain good health.
Chlorella
Part of the Green Blend in Vega One, chlorella is a nutritious, green micro-algae that delivers Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF), chlorophyll, protein, vitamins and minerals to help support immune function⁵.