RAINBOW FRUIT SMOOTHIE JARS

SERVES 4 JARS

2 cups (200 g) frozen spinach

2 cups (300 g) frozen pineapple

2 cups (300 g) chopped oranges, seeds and peel removed

2 cups (250 g) frozen strawberries

2 tbsp. (18 g) chia seeds

4 cups (950 ml) water, coconut water, or unsweetened non-dairy milk

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 175kcal
Fat: 2.1g (0.6g S.Fat)
Carbs: 38.3g
Protein: 4.2g
Sugar: 26.6g
Sodium: 265mg

METHOD

Distribute the spinach, pineapple, oranges, strawberries, and chia seeds among four 16-oz. (475-ml) jars. Place in the freezer until ready to use in smoothies.

When you're ready to make one, combine one jar's contents with 1 cup (235 ml) of water in a blender and blend until smooth. Depending on your blender, you may need to add more water to help blend; alternatively, thaw the ingredients in the jar for 15 minutes before blending.

Continue with the remaining smoothie jars.

RECIPE NOTES

You can change the fruits in this smoothie to suit your tastes. Try it with bananas instead of pineapple and cherries instead of strawberries, or whatever fruits you prefer!

RECOVERY SMOOTHIE

SERVES 2 SMOOTHIES

2 cups (400 g) sliced frozen bananas

4 pitted dates (65 g)

3 tbsp. (30 g) cocoa powder

2 tbsp. (23 g) hemp seeds

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Pinch of salt

1 cup (235 ml) coconut water Ice (optional)

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 307kcal
Fat: 8.7g (1.4g S.Fat)
Carbs: 57.1g
Protein: 9.4g
Sugar: 32.2g
Sodium: 207mg

METHOD

In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and puree until completely smooth. If you want a colder smoothie, add ice while blending. Serve.

RECIPE NOTES

If your dates appear tough or dry, soak them for 10 minutes in hot water before draining. This should allow your blender to rest for a while!