In the Reboot Kitchen: Goodness Gracious Smoothie
By Claire Georgiou, Reboot Naturopath, B.HSc ND
This recipe includes Goji berries which are wonderfully high in antioxidants and are commonly listed as a superfood. Due to these potent phytonutrients goji berries may have anti-aging benefits, boost immune function, protect vision, and may help prevent heart disease. Some research suggests that goji berry extracts may boost brain health, mood and may protect against age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
This smoothie is a power-house of potassium, vitamin A, fibre and good essential fatty acids. Drink up!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp goji berries
- 1 cup (250 ml) coconut water
- 1 banana
- ½ avocado
- ½ cup (150 g) blueberries
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp ground flaxseeds
- Ice as needed
Directions
- Soak the goji berries in coconut water overnight or for a few hours (optional).
- Wash blueberries.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend & enjoy!
Servings: 1
Serving Size: 16 - 18 oz (500 ml)
Substitutions
- Goji berries – cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries
- Coconut water – water, almond, rice, hempseed milk
- Banana – orange, apple, pear
- Avocado – apple, pear
- Blueberries – raspberries, blackberries, mulberries
- Chia seeds – hemp seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds
- Flaxseeds – hemo seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds
Calories: 430
Fat: 17 g
Trans Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 310 mg
Carbohydrates: 67 g
Fiber: 17 g
Sugars: 36 g
Protein: 9 g