Very recently I hosted a workshop with my beautiful friend Nadine called "Feeding the Chakras". We were so excited to delve into the world of energy healing and teach everyone how you can actually use whole, live foods to help align and balance your body, mind and soul. After a few guided meditations and some amazing nutrient dense raw food recipes, our group was feeling pretty Zenned out and lusciously nourished. To finish off the workshop I asked our room full of lovely ladies if they've ever tried a green smoothie. Nope, nobody had. I was eager to see the reaction of these green smoothie virgins so I brought out the anticipated green sludge... and they were WOWED!
The ingredients I chose for this recipe are a really great way to introduce more green into anyones diet. Although containing very few ingredients this smoothie packs a huge flavour punch.
Spinach is a lovely addition because it adds a nice flavour and texture, it blends easily and is packed full of fantastic nutrients such as iron, vitamin K, folic acid, calcium, vitamin C and fibre. Mango is noted for being an excellent source of vitamin A and E (great for eyes and radiant skin), dietary fibre and potassium.
Looks scrumptious, doesn't it?
Ingredients (Use local and organic when possible):
Serves 2
Serves 2
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1 cup coconut milk, almond, or rice milk
- 1 cup baby spinach, loosely packed
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
Method:
Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth and creamy. Enjoy your green goodness and love feeling like a million bucks!
*You may want to use frozen mango or add a banana/avocado for a thicker consistency
*If you prefer a thinner consistency add water/coconut water
*Add cinnamon, shredded coconut, or raw cacao nibs to garnish
*Add a splash of flax, coconut or hemp oil to increase your daily 'good fats'
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