Nutrient-packed green smoothie recipe

½ lemon, peeled and chopped

1medium stick of celery

½ cucumber

¼ avocado

30g green leafy vegetables, kale, baby spinach, or collards

1 frozen banana, broken in to pieces

1 tsp spirulina, or mixed greens powder

1 tbsp ground flax seed

1 tbsp tahini, or any nut butter)

30ml almond milk

1 scoop of plant-based protein powder, optional

Test kitchen tips:

This smoothie helps to regulate hormones and promote detoxification. It’s a great way to start the day, particularly if you are rushing out the door with no time to stop and eat a nourishing breakfast.
No time to prep this smoothie in the morning? Try making it the night before and leaving in the fridge overnight so you can grab and go.

Per serving: 336kcals, 20.6g fat (8.3g saturated), 37.6g carbs (14.7g sugars), 10.3g protein, 10.6g fibre, 0.077g sodium

Nutrient-packed green smoothie