Smoothie Recipes from Deb at Bend Pilates

People always ask me what is in my smoothies. I frequently have one when I’m at the Bend Pilates studio. Because of the color of my smoothies I’ve heard them called swamp mud.

I have a few of my favorite smoothie recipes for you below. They usually take me only five minutes to make. They are simple and the recipes are pretty flexible. In my green smoothie I always use Greens First powder, we sell it at the studio. Here are a few reasons it’s essential to my green smoothie recipe:

 

  • It helps maximize the absorption of nutrients
  • It’s an easy way to get a variety of vegetables every day
  • It boosts your immune system

Green Smoothie

  • Water (you can also use coconut water)
  • Spinach or Kale
  • Cilantro
  • Cucumber
  • Juice of one lime
  • Few chunks of frozen Mango
  • Greens First Powder (it has a minty flavor)

Put all the ingredients in a blender or Vitamix and process until smooth.

Protein smoothie

  • Water (or an alternative milk like almond or coconut)
  • Brazil nuts (they are high in selenium) or walnuts
  • Hempseed
  • Chia seeds
  • Protein powder (Orenda’s Shape or BioPharma Protein Powder)
  • Optional mix-ins: A few dates, cacao powder and salt.

Put all the ingredients in a blender or Vitamix and process until smooth.