Queen Smoothie

I have to tell you about my favorite smoothie! I "developed" this smoothie after finding it difficult to break for lunch while at work. I wanted a smoothie that could replace a meal with sufficient calories and protein, plus I was looking for an extra boost of energy to keep me going when I'm bouncing around on my feet for 8 hours. This smoothie is very flavorful and satisfying (keeps me for several hours), plus it's got greens, fruit, protiens, omegas and a host of other nutrients...and water! You don't have to follow this exact recipe as I know it's a little lengthy, even if you just get the cultured coconut milk, and the fruits and veggies, you'll be doing great!

Queen Smoothie

1 cup cultured coconut milk (it comes in the same bottles as kefir and is also called coconut kefir. It lowers blood sugar levels, regulates blood pressure, helps digestion and the immune system, lowers LDL levels and so much more!)

1/2 to 1 apple (gives texture, plus apple is a healthy fruit high in fiber)

1 orange (peel and throw the whole thing in)

1/2 cup of any other fruit or berry you have available (try and use organic)

1 handful of spinach

1 TB of ground flax (nice texture, and no, it doesn't ruin the flavor of your smoothie)

1 tsp Spirulina (optional, a green algae that is known to boost immune system and energy levels, also a natural detoxifier) (Look it up on the internet as the list goes on...

1 TB agave nectar (optional, you can use stevia or no sweetener if you're trying to cut your sugars)

1 one inch piece of peeled ginger (optional, but I like the flavor it adds it B vitamins, anti-inflammatory)

1 TB of a vegan protein ( I love VEGN-Complete While Food Health Optimizer, berry flavor. It's like having a multi-vitamin in your shake.)

A couple of cups of ice

Enjoy! And tell me if you like it. The Spirulina can have a little but of an "ocean" taste, but when it's mix with all these other things I hardly notice it.