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BLACKBERRY PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE RECIPE
BLACKBERRY PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE RECIPE
Blackberry Pineapple Smoothie Recipe. Use blueberries or blackberries. Dairy-free, antioxidant packed smoothie. Paleo or vegan low-calorie, to go breakfast.
INGREDIENTS—makes 2 servings
•2C Frozen Blackberries OR Blueberries
•1C Frozen Pineapple Chunks
•Optional – add 2-3 Handfuls of Fresh Baby Spinach Leaves
•2C unsweetened Coconut or Almond Milk from the carton not the can, should be 50 calories or less per cup
•1T Acai Berry or Maqui Berry Powder, freeze-dried – optional
•Ice—optional
•Optional garnish – Holy Basil aka Thai Basil Leaves and fresh Blackberries or Blueberries
PLUS A PROTEIN SOURCE, CHOOSE ONE…
•1/4C Hemp Seeds or Hemp Hearts
•1/4C Chia Seeds
•1/4C Almond Butter, no sugar or oil added
•1/2C Cashews, soaked in water until soft
•1/2C Silken Tofu
•1/2C Quinoa, cooked and cooled
•2 Scoops Plant-based Protein Powder
•2 Scoops Egg White Protein
DIRECTIONS: Put all ingredients in the blender and mix well. Add ice to make smoothie thicker or colder, if necessary. Optional, garnish with Thai or Holy Basil leaves and fresh blackberry or blueberries.
DARK PURPLE BERRIES ARE GOOD FOR YOU BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN ANTIOXIDANTS
Antioxidants fight the normal oxidation that takes place in our bodies. The chemical process of oxidation is accelerated by stress, environmental toxins, cigarette smoke, and alcohol. Normal cells become unstable during oxidation. Left unchecked oxidation can damage the bodies cells. This is how some diseases and cancers start. The antioxidants found in purple berries and many other richly colored foods help counter this.
READ MORE ABOUT THE ANTIOXIDANTS IN BLACKBERRIES ON THIS LINK….
http://www.livestrong.com/article/350783-antioxidants-in-a-blackberry/
READ MORE ABOUT THE ANTIOXIDANTS IN BLUEBERRIES ON THIS LINK….
http://www.livestrong.com/article/113796-health-benefits-eating-blueberries/
HEALTHY HINTS & TIPS: Protein, fiber, and healthy fat all help the natural sugar from fruit to enter your bloodstream more slowly to help prevent spikes in blood sugar and excess production of insulin which then stores excess calories as fat. Make sure to include protein in your smoothies.
Metatags: Blackberry Pineapple Smoothie Recipe, use blueberries or blackberries. Dairy-free, antioxidant packed smoothie. Paleo or vegan low-calorie, to go breakfast.