Orange Berry Vanilla Green Smoothie
Here’s a super duper quick post. Whenever I make a smoothie that turns out exceptionally yummy, I have to share it with you. Normally I just toss this and that in trying to incorporate greens, 1-2 fruits, protein, and fiber. The below combination turned out perfect for a morning smoothie with its bright citrus influence. It was light but still great fuel for my workout. Cheers!
Orange Berry Vanilla Green Smoothie
Charlotte Veggie
DF, GF, GRF
Make 2 glasses full
Blend the following:
2 cups super greens or greens of choice
1 peeled orange
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1 scoop vanilla Juice Plus Complete powder OR 1 scoop other vanilla protein powder + 1 tsp honey OR 3 tbsp hemp seeds + 1/4 tsp vanilla extract + 1 tsp honey or sweetener of choice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1.5 cups unsweetened or sweetened vanilla almond milk
Tagged as:
dairy free,
Gluten Free,
grain free,
shake,
vegan,
vegetarian
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Sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try it.
Thanks Katie!