No-Fruit Smoothie recipe

One of my New Year’s resolutions is not dieting, but trying to cut back on sugar and increase my intake of dark, leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables.

Spinach, kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage..…are rich in calcium, iron, magnesium and help with detoxification.

They are also packed with fibre, which keeps the colon healthy and feeds your gut friendly bacteria.

This luscious, creamy avocado and mint smoothie gives me what my body needs, tastes great and makes me feel good.

I usually prepare it first thing in the morning, make double the amount and drink it through the morning and as an afternoon snack.

INGREDIENTS

Serves 1

300 ml almond milk

¼ avocado

1 handful organic kale

1 handful organic spinach or lettuce

1 large handful mint leaves

1 tbsp ground flaxseeds

1 tbsp protein powder ( I use Pulsin Hemp protein or Life Drink from Terranova, which is supplement packed with phytonutrients, protein, enzymes, probiotics, good fats, fibre and much more.)

METHOD

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Stéphanie Achar is a qualified nutritional therapist and health coach based in South West London. She is collaborating with Culture Whisper to create a series of seasonal, wholesome and nutritionally balanced recipes.

Find more recipes or book a free nutrition consultation with Stéphanie on her website, www.simpleandhealthy.com