5BananasBananas fresh or frozen. (If you use frozen bananas, you’ll definitely want to add some liquid to the blender and preferably use a high speed blender. )
1cupWater
Optional Extras
Liquid Replacements (to replace the water):
1cupDairy free milk
1cupFreshly squeezed juice
2cupPineapple chunks
2cupCucumber chunks
2cupMelon chunks
Added Flavors:
1teaspoonVanilla extract
1teaspoonCinnamon
2tablespoonCacao or carob powder
2tablespoonLucuma powder
2tablespoonMesquite powder (Algarrobo powder)
1teaspoonGinger
1teaspoonAcai berry powder
1teaspoonBaobab powder
5dropEssential Oil (food grade)
1pinchCardamom
1pinchCayenne pepper
1pinchNutmeg
1pinchSea salt
Herbs:
1tablespoonSmall handful of mint
1tablespoonSmall handful of basil
1tablespoonSmall handful of lemon balm
Other Fruit:
2cupOther fruit such as berries, apples, mangos, papayas
¼cupDried or fresh coconut
Nuts and Seeds:
¼cupAny unroasted, unsalted nuts such as pecans, cashews, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, or any nut butters
¼cupAny unroasted, unsalted seeds such as sunflower, chia, pumpkin, flax, hemp or any seed butters
Leafy Greens:
2cupSpinach, chard, kale, or lettuce
2tablespoonGreen powder
Extra Sweet, Thick and Filling:
¼cupDates
¼cupRaisins
¼cupAny dried fruit (raw and not coated in syrup or sugar)
Grains:
¼cupOats
¼cupSoaked, rinsed and drained buckwheat
¼cupSoaked, rinsed and drained quinoa
For Cooling:
1cupIce
1cupFrozen fruit
Instructions
Add your chosen ingredients to the blender and blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.
I used vanilla and peanut butter.