Preparation: 5 minutes
Servings: 2–3
I love many different smoothies, but this is my go-to smoothie for a mid-afternoon or after school pick-me-up. I also find it’s perfect after a workout. This delicious green smoothie will give you that extra brain boost you need to stay healthy and focused, and prevent the mid-afternoon slump. One glass and you will feel your mind clear and your cells sing. I love the addition of the juice and pulp of a lemon for a fresh, zesty pop of flavour. Sometimes I also like to add some ginger and turmeric to further enhance and protect brain health.
Brain Food Note
I’ve called this the Green Goodness Smoothie because it’s packed full of brain-boosting ingredients to nourish the body and mind. Leafy green veggies deliver calcium and folate for concentration and overall brain function. The vitamin C, B6, folate, and potassium in kiwi fruit, banana, and lemon help calm a busy mind, and the healthy fats of avocado and flaxseed oil create mood balance.
1 handful spinach
3 stalks kale
1 stalk celery
2 kiwi fruit
1 banana
1/2 avocado
juice and flesh of 1 lemon plus a sliver of lemon rind
1 tablespoon flaxseed oil
1 cup cold filtered water
12 ice cubes
Blitz all the ingredients in a high-speed blender. Add more cold water if needed, until the smoothie reaches your desired consistency. Pour into glasses and scatter spirulina sprinkles and chia seeds (both optional) on top, if liked.
Makes two large glasses or three medium glasses.
