I woke up a little dehydrated this morning and I'm sure the alcohol from last night is the culprit. I didn't wake up with a hangover (I know my limits and don't like to overdo it), but I still wanted to feel vibrant again.
Spinach smoothies are my go-to health drink lately. I make variations of them with different flavors of greek yogurt, fruits, protein powder, and even kale. I usually throw ice and water to get the consistency that I want, but it can get a little boring. I've heard that coconut water is very hydrating, and believe me, I've tried to down it before. But I don't like it! Not by itself at least. However, it was on sale at Target yesterday so I decided to bite the bullet and try again, but to add to my smoothies! Let me just say, that was the way to do it!
Here's the recipe I made this morning--it's one of the best I've had.
Hydrating Green Smoothie
3/4 cup coconut water (35)
1 banana (110)
2 handfuls of fresh spinach (10)
1 container pomegranate greek yogurt (140)
1 tbsp ground flaxseed (30)
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (60)
2 tsp cocoa powder (5)
4-5 ice cubes
4-6 oz water
Layer each in a blender and blend to preferred consistency (more ice will give a slush smoothie, more water will be thinner). It makes about 30-32 oz of smoothie--all for 390 calories! Split it in 2 and it comes to 195 calories a serving. It's so filling too. Drink up!
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