With this smoothie, the sky’s the limit with substitutions for palate or dietary preferences. See the substitution list below for more ideas. Here’s more on healthy holiday classics and how to balance parties while still taking care of you.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) unsweetened almond milk
½ banana
2 romaine (cos) leaves
½ cup (100 g) frozen strawberries
1 tbsp cacao powder
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp peppermint extract
Crushed candy canes (optional – for garnish)
DIRECTIONS
- Peel banana.
Wash romaine (cos) lettuce.
Add all ingredients to blender starting with almond milk.
Blend well adding ice as desired.
Pour and garnish.
Enjoy!
SUBSTITUTIONS
- Romaine Lettuce: spinach – kale
Banana: dates
Strawberries: raspberries – cherries
Maple Syrup: honey
Nutrition per serving:
| Calories | 280 |
| Fat | 9g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 290mg |
| Carbohydrates | 10g |
| Fiber | 10g |
| Sugars | 23g |
| Protein | 7g |
Yields and nutritional information are estimated and will vary depending on produce size and equipment used.
Original Article : Rebootwithjoe
