Here’s a great, original recipe to help beat the summer heat. The Strawberry-Flaxseed Smoothie is delicious and highly nutritious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen mangos
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 Tbsp. flaxseeds
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender, and blend until completely emulsified. For a thicker consistency, add less water or more frozen fruit. For a thinner consistency, add more water. Every smoothie comes out a little bit differently, so add/abstain from water as you see fit. Garnish with another pinch of flaxseeds and enjoy!
Additional Notes
- Greek yogurt does wonders for your digestive tract.
- Protein powder is a good alternative to meaty proteins (in case you’re a vegetarian/vegan)
- Almond milk serves every purpose normal milk does, but without the negative side effects that come from saturated fat
- Flaxseeds are full of iron, fiber, potassium, and are proven to decrease risk of heart disease and breast cancer
