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Green Strawberry-Banana Smoothie {dairy-free}

Don't you love spring?! I'm starting to spot trees with little green leaf buds and flowers, which is such a great feeling. Like the world is coming back to life and starting fresh again. 

This smoothie reminds me of spring - green, fresh, light and makes me feel energized.

I treat this smoothie bowl as a cold soup. I pour it in a bowl, top with chia seeds, bee pollen and unsweetened coconut and indulge with a spoon. 

The trick is to blend the smoothie longer than you usually would. I keep my running for a minute or two, and the result is the smoothest smoothie bowl, with no pieces left behind. 

You know me and my smoothie kicks. I can't have enough variations... 

Green Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

(Serves 1) 

  • 1 banana, peeled and diced

  • 2 big handfuls fresh spinach

  • 1 1/4 cups natural coconut water

  • 1/4 cup cold water

  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds

  • 1/2 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen (make sure the fruit is unsweetened!)

  • Toppings: chia seeds, bee pollan, banana, unsweetened coconut flakes

Directions: 

  1. In a blender, place all of the ingredients and blend for 1-3 minutes, until very well blended.

  2. Pour into a bowl or large mason jar and top with the optional toppings. Enjoy with a spoon!

 

Happy Saturday!!