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Minty Blueberry Shake

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This is a breakfast that hits the mark for protein and taste, and it also happens to come with its own aromatherapy treatment. Mint calms and refreshes, so start your day by tearing up the mint leaves and taking a deep mindful breath. Pairing blueberries with greens gives you a powerful dose of plant-based medicine, and covers your bases for your vitamin needs. The juicy wild blueberries plus an added subtle sweetness from the mint pair well with the vegetal taste of the greens.

Ingredients

Serves 2

2 cups fresh or frozen wild blueberries
1 cup plain, 2-percent yogurt or plain kefir
1 cup assorted greens such as spinach, baby kale, or collards
1 banana
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
4 ice cubes
3/4 cup cold water
  1. 把蓝莓、酸奶或酸乳酒,绿色,英航nana, mint leaves, hemp seeds, and pumpkin seeds in a blender along with the ice cubes and cold water and process until smooth. Divide evenly between two glasses and serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving

482 Calories . 23g Protein . 53g Carbohydrates . 24g Fat (4g Saturated) . 5mg Cholesterol .
26g Sugars . 11g Fiber . 94mg Sodium
Vitamin C = 80% . Magnesium = 75% .
Protein = 50% . Fiber = 44% . Iron = 28%
Cooks' Note

Frozen berries are a great way to trim your grocery shopping budget while still preserving the nutrients. They also create a vibrant purple color and add a creamy texture to the shake.

FromEat Complete© 2016 by Drew Ramsey, MD. Buy the full book fromHarperCollinsor fromAmazon. Reprinted with permission from HarperCollins.

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