Tropical Green Smoothie

Pineapple isloaded with the enzyme bromelain, which decreases inflammation. Coconut oil, which adds a lovely creaminess and taste to your smoothie, is full of medium chain triglycerides, which raise your thermal temperature and can be quickly processed by your body for energy. Finally, a handful or two of spinach or kale in any smoothie will increase its nutritional profile by adding calcium, chlorophyll and vitamin K.
INGREDIENTS
½ cup diced frozen pineapple
½ cup diced frozen mango
1-2 T coconut oil
1 ripe banana
1-2 handfuls of spinach
½ cup coconut milk
1-2 T raw agave nectar
1 T ground flax or chia seed

Purple Berry Smoothie

This is the most basic of smoothies—make it for breakfast or lunch, or tote to work for a midday snack.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup berries (any combination of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, red grapes or blueberries)
1 ripe banana plus 8 ice cubes (or one frozen banana)
1 cup almond, hemp, rice or coconut milk
1-2 T agave nectar
1 T ground flaxseed
1 handful of spinach (optional)

Orange-Vanilla “Creamsicle” Recovery Smoothie

Oranges contain vitamin C, which helps decrease inflammation. Lucuma powder, which has a smooth and creamy flavor, helps in healing, tissue regeneration, skin aging and inflammation reduction. Marrying orange and vanillagivesthis smoothie a tasty balance of flavors.
INGREDIENTS
8 oz milk or milk substitute
4 oz orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
1 tsp orange zest (grate rind of orange with grater or microplane)
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lucuma powder (can be purchased at health food stores)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I recommend the AdvoCare Vanilla Protein Powder, which has 24 grams of protein