How to Make a Quick and Delicious Energy Smoothie

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By Par Vathi
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Three Simple Ingredients to this Energizing Recipe!

You’ve seen the Naked Juice Green Machine and other green ‘Power Drinks’ on the market, so why not make your own? Try this quick and energizing smoothie recipe and you will not only save money by making it yourself, but you will also gain the healthy benefits of having a fresh and tasty smoothie loaded with vitamins and minerals. Cheers!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Fresh squeezed orange juice (unpasteurized is best)
Ripe banana
Green Powdered Drink mix, such as Boku
Blender
Drinking glass

Step 1

Pour ten ounces of orange juice into a blender. You can adjust this amount to your liking, but I have found that when combined with the other ingredients, this makes a good quantity for one serving, and can even substitute as a meal.
Step 2

Peel and add the ripe banana. (I recommend getting organic bananas, as this a great detox drink and any added pesticides or chemicals would take away from that)
Step 3

Add one heaping scoop of Boku or other green powdered drink mix. This equates to about one heaping tablespoon.
Step 4

Blend thoroughly. I use a VitaMix blender in the photo, and I highly recommend it for its powerful motor and durability.
Step 5

Cheers!

Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

This makes a great daily breakfast drink. I have found that after tasting and using many green formulations, this particular brand is the tastiest. You can try other formulas by visiting iherb.com and ordering online, or going to your nearest health-food market where there should be a variety of brands and formulas to try.
Of course, you should vary this recipe to suit what you prefer. Add frozen mango or strawberries if you like that, for example, instead of the banana. Change it up if you like variety. Or simply find the combination you like the best and you will stick with it.
Can this drink make you look younger??? I don't know, but I certainly feel a lot younger!
Add this to your program if you are doing a detox or cleanse. The ingredients are nutritious and purifying.
This is addictive! That’s why you see the ‘Family Size’ Boku container in all the photos! It’s a daily drink here!

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