Smoothies An Easy Christmas Morning Smoothie By John Doe Posted on April 21, 2016 2 min read 0 0 2,414 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Linkedin Share on Tumblr An Easy Christmas Morning SmoothieHoliday cheer is here but that doesn’t have to mean your health goes out the window. There’s a way to strike a balance of enjoyment and sticking with healthy eating. One fun holiday pastime is taking traditional recipes and spinning them into healthier versions that hold true to their festive roots. With this smoothie, the sky’s the limit with substitutions for palate or dietary preferences. See the substitution list below for more ideas. Here’s more on healthy holiday classics and how to balance parties while still taking care of you. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) unsweetened almond milk ½ banana 2 romaine (cos) leaves ½ cup (100 g) frozen strawberries 1 tbsp cacao powder 1 tsp chia seeds 1 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp peppermint extract Crushed candy canes (optional – for garnish) DIRECTIONS Peel banana. Wash romaine (cos) lettuce. Add all ingredients to blender starting with almond milk. Blend well adding ice as desired. Pour and garnish. Enjoy! SUBSTITUTIONS Romaine Lettuce: spinach – kale Banana: dates Strawberries: raspberries – cherries Maple Syrup: honey Nutrition per serving: Calories 280 Fat 9g Saturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 290mg Carbohydrates 10g Fiber 10g Sugars 23g Protein 7g Yields and nutritional information are estimated and will vary depending on produce size and equipment used. Original Article : Rebootwithjoe
