Andrea's Morning Smoothie

By Andrea Donsky | Fact Checked By Andrea Donsky | Sources

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.

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)

½ cup frozen berries including blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries, or a mix of all

½ a frozen banana (slightly yellow or not overripe)

A handful of greens (kale and spinach work well)

1 scoop protein powder

1 tbsp nut butter

½ an avocado (optional)

1 scoop of Fiberus (this adds an additional 6 grams of soluble fiber)

Collagen powder (optional)

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and enjoy!

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Andrea is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) & Menopause Expert. Andrea is in menopause & has been researching for the last 5 years science-based ingredients and methods to help women manage their symptoms. She’s the Founder of NaturallySavvy.com—a multiple award-winning website. Andrea co-authored the book “Unjunk Your Junk Food” published by Simon and Schuster, as well as “Label Lessons: Your Guide to a Healthy Shopping Cart,” and “Label Lessons: Unjunk Your Kid’s Lunch Box.” Andrea co-hosts the Morphus for Menopause podcast and appears as a Healthy Living Expert on TV across North America. Andrea has more than 20 years of experience in the health & wellness space and is a multiple award-winning Influencer.

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