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Eat for 100 Years

The next stop on your Blue Zones® virtual tasting tour is Loma Linda, California.

Learn how to make an easy and healthy smoothie with Blue Zones Project expert Erika Graves.

 

 

 

Servings: 1
Total Time: 5 min

Ingredients

1 banana
1/2 cup frozen berries
1 cup spinach or other leafy greens
1 cup plant-based milk
1 spoonful flaxseed (optional)
1 spoonful nut butter (optional)
Protein powder (optional)
 
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Instructions

1. Put banana, frozen berries, spinach or other leafy greens, and the plant-based milk into a blender.
 
2. For some extra fiber, you can add a big spoonful of flaxseed. 

3. For some extra protein and fat to keep you full for longer, you can add a nut butter of your choice (almond or peanut butter work great) and protein powder. There are several plant-based protein powders that are delicious!

4. Blend and enjoy! 

Smoothie Bowl Instructions:

1. Add a big handful of ice cubes to the smoothie mixture (recipe above) to thicken it. 

2. Pour into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings like sliced banana, fresh berries, granola, chia seeds, and coconut!
 

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