Healthy Earth Day Smoothie

Earth Day is a wonderful reminder to be environmentally kind to our surroundings and our bodies. This healthy Earth Day smoothie combines two nutrient dense recipes with no added sugars or artificial colors. Its array of sweet and refreshing flavors come from foods that grow naturally from the earth. Enjoy this vegan and gluten-free smoothie any day of the year.

Kiwi Pineapple Smoothie

(makes 1½ cups)

Ingredients:

• 2 kiwis, peeled
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
• 4-5 mint leaves
• ¼ c almond milk, unsweetened

Directions:

Blend the above ingredients and pour into 3 (½ c) servings.

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

(makes 1½ cups)

Ingredients:

• 1 c frozen blueberries
• 1 small banana
• ½ c ice
• ¼ c water
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• ½ tsp flax meal

Directions:

1. Blend the above ingredients
2. Pour over the servings of the Kiwi Pineapple Smoothie.
3. Colorfully combine both smoothies by using a spoon to press down on the outer edges of the smoothie.

~Healthy Happy Earth Day!

*Recipe adapted from A Whisk and Two Wands for NuGo Nutrition.