Andrea's Morning Smoothie
Smoothies are a great way to pack a lot of nutrients into one meal or snack.
This is my go-to smoothie. Feel free to tweak the ingredients.
The key is the protein, and since we require 20 to 30 grams of protein per meal in perimenopause and menopause, a smoothie makes it easy, especially if you are on-the-go or in a rush, as many of us are.
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Be sure to add berries for the polyphenols (antioxidants). Polyphenols give fruits and vegetables their beautiful color.
Ingredients
1 cup non-dairy beverage (my favorite is coconut or cashew milk)
1 cup frozen berries including blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries, or a mix of all
A handful of greens (kale and spinach work well)
1 scoop protein powder
1 tbsp nut butter
½ an avocado (optional)
½ frozen cauliflower (used cooked if you have a thyroid issue)
1 scoop of Fiberus (this adds an additional 6.5 grams of soluble fiber)
1 scoop collagen powder (optional)
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and enjoy!
