kale avo-berry smoothie

Start your week off with a nutritious bang!  

Kale Avo-berry Smoothie ~Kale, Avocado, Blueberry, Spirulina Smoothie! Plus, healthy tips for eating on the road~

This smoothie blends spirulina, avocado, blueberries and kale!  Having a green smoothies loaded with phytonutrients, antioxidants and healthy fats is a great way ensure healthy eating all day long!

Kale Avo-berry Smoothie ~Kale, Avocado, Blueberry, Spirulina Smoothie! Plus, healthy tips for eating on the road~

A few weeks ago on a road trip to Maine we made a pit stop at Whole Foods for a healthy lunch.    Noah and I split a smoothie for dessert that I recreated today!

Kale Avo-berry Smoothie ~Kale, Avocado, Blueberry, Spirulina Smoothie! Plus, healthy tips for eating on the road~

Are you planning a summer road trip?  

Here are a few ideas to keep you healthy on the road!

Research “smart” stops along the way:  See if there are grocery stores, juice bars or sandwich shops off of the route you are taking.  Example: If you stop at a grocery store you can buy fresh fruit, hummus and pita for a healthy lunch!  Some grocery stores may even have a salad bar!  Much healthier than a whopper and fries and won’t leave you slumping and sleepy at the wheel!

Pack “smart” snacks:  Bring a variety of sweet, salty and crunch foods!  “Smart” snacks include popcorn, lara bars, fresh fruit and whole grain or gluten free pretzel sticks.

Stay hydrated:  Bring plenty of clean water in BPA free bottles or mason jars.  Add fresh lemon which will help you stay alert and refreshed!

Don’t fill your belly where you fill your gas tank!  Nothing healthy usually comes out of a gas station!  If you find yourself in a pinch and a gas station is your only option, find foods with minimal ingredients and an expiration date!  Whole food snack options include nuts, fruit, granola and yogurt.

Kale Avo-berry Smoothie ~Kale, Avocado, Blueberry, Spirulina Smoothie! Plus, healthy tips for eating on the road~

Kale Avo-Berry Smoothie
 
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Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 cups milk of your choice (almond, soy, coconut, etc.)
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 2 kale leaves (~1 cup) or baby spinach
  • ½ avocado
  • ½ teaspoon spirulina
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla powder (optional, can also use vanilla extract)
  • 3 dates or sweetener of your choice
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender such as a vitamix, blend and enjoy!

Kale Avo-berry Smoothie ~Kale, Avocado, Blueberry, Spirulina Smoothie! Plus, healthy tips for eating on the road~

Happy & Healthy Road Tripping!

purple power smoothie

I’m on a spirulina kick!  Here is why you should be too!

In addition to being loaded with antioxidants, spirulina also contains the omega 6 fatty acid GLA or Gamma Linolenic Acid.  According to webMD, the body converts omega 6 fatty acids into substances that reduce inflammation and cell growth.  It is used to treat conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, heart disease, depression, ADHD, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis and for cancer prevention.

Combined with berries, spirulina gives this smoothie a rich purple color!

purple power smoothie ~vegan, gluten free~

Purple Power Smoothie

2 cups soy milk or almond milk

1 banana

1 cup frozen mixed berries

2 teaspoons spirulina

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tablespoon goji berries (optional)

1 date, pitted

~Blend and Enjoy~

If you don’t have spirulina powder you can always substitute baby spinach leaves for a healthy dose of greens!

what we’re sipping on…

The smoothie flavor of the week has been a superfood blend including hemp seeds, chia seeds and spirulina.  Spirulina…aka Pond Scum.  Yes, that’s right, we are drinking pond scum and loving it!

 SpirPOW

Spirulina is similar to seaweed but it is classified as a “blue-green cyanobacteria.”  Spirulina uses chlorophyll the same way as plants, to harness the sun’s rays for energy.  It has been endorsed by the World Health Organization and has been deemed as one of the most nutritious food sources on the planet.  Like quinoa, it contains all essential amino acids and is a vegan source of protein.  High in minerals, iodine, B vitamins, fatty acids and calcium it is said to boost immunity, prevent disease and may reduce allergy symptoms.

As with all supplements, I am hesitant to buy into the hype.  However, I have noticed a boost of energy since adding spirulina powder to my morning smoothie.  I must say, if you have chronic medical issues or are on medications do not add supplements to your daily routine without checking with your doc first!  Spirulina is not recommended for those with auto-immune diseases such as MS or rheumatoid arthritis.  For more info click here.

The Green Pineapple

2 cups coconut water (water or non-dairy milk would work well too!)

1 cup baby spinach

1-2 cups frozen pineapple

1 ripe banana

3 pitted dates

1 tablespoon chia seeds

2 tablepoons hemp seeds

½ teaspoon – 1 teaspoon high quality spirulina powder

the green pineapple ~superfoods smoothie~1

~this recipe is great without spirulina as well!~

it tastes a lot better than it looks!

it tastes a lot better than it looks!

What’s your take on using spirulina?