Introduction:
If you’re looking for the ultimate way to nourish your body, boost your energy, and flood your system with greens, Amanda’s Green Machine Smoothie is the answer! Packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, this smoothie is not only delicious but also incredibly beneficial for your health.
Why You’ll Love This Smoothie
This vibrant green smoothie is loaded with nutrient-dense ingredients that support digestion, immunity, and sustained energy. Whether you need a morning pick-me-up, a post-workout recovery drink, or just a tasty way to get in more greens, this smoothie has you covered!.
A recipe from Amanda Liptak, RDN, CLT, CA
Ingredients
1 cup milk of choice
1 cup spinach or kale
2 TBSP unsweetened almond butter or nut butter of choice
2 mejol dates
1 TBSP chia seeds
1 scoop protein powder
handful ice cubes
Instructions
Mix all well in a blender and enjoy!
Notes:
Makes approximately a 16-Oz shake.
Can use a high protein milk such as Fairlife brand ultrafiltered milk, for more protein. Nutritional data greatly varies based on ingredients used. Calories: 400 Protein: 25 G (varies with protein powder used) Carbs: 40 G (varies with type of milk used) Added sugar: 0 Fiber: 10 G
Key Benefits of Amanda’s Green Machine Smoothie
✅ Magnesium-Rich: Leafy greens, chia seeds, and bananas (if you’re including them) provide a solid dose of magnesium to help with muscle relaxation and stress relief.
✅ Gut Health & Digestion: The fiber from spinach, flaxseeds, and avocado promotes a healthy gut and smooth digestion.
✅ Immune Support: Ingredients like ginger, lemon, and spinach deliver powerful antioxidants to strengthen your immune system.
✅ Sustained Energy: Healthy fats from avocado and seeds, combined with protein, help keep you full and energized.
✅ Glowing Skin: Hydrating cucumber and collagen-boosting nutrients make this a beauty-boosting blend!
Amanda’s Green Machine Smoothie is a game-changer for anyone looking to nourish their body with whole-food goodness. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for busy mornings or post-workout fuel. Give it a try and let me know how you love to customize your green smoothie!
Have you tried this smoothie? Share your thoughts in the comments! 💚🥑
A Final Note
Here at Nutrient Rich Life we believe that variety is the spice of life! We encourage everyone to make all foods fit as much as possible and that includes eating more plants and cooking in a way that adds fun and flavor to your life!
Hi, I'm Amanda!
Functional weight loss coach, registered dietitian nutritionist and mom of one picky eater with multiple food allergies! I'm a big believer that if you can learn to fish -- you can eat for life! So this blog is dedicated to helping you learn to toss out the food myths that result in unnecessary food stress so that you can become a confident, healthy eater!
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