Balanced Smoothie

Ingredients:

Choose your base liquid:  6 to 8  ounces of either dairy milk or plant based alternative.

Pick your protein- 1 scoop of protein powder (20-30 grams of protein), ½ cup of Greek yogurt or cottage cheese

Get fruity- 1 cup of fresh fruit (apple, berries, pineapple, mango, etc.)

Add a fiber rich fat- 1-2 Tbsp of avocado, chia seeds, flax seeds or an unsweetened nut butter.

Consider adding a serving of vegetables: 1 cup of fresh leafy greens (kale or spinach) or ½ cup of cauliflower or zucchini slices.

Extras- spices such as cinnamon, turmeric, ginger; fresh herbs like mint or basil

Directions: 

Blend all ingredients together and enjoy!