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Colorful Eats: My Healthy Energy Blast Smoothie Recipe

I am a Smoothie Queen.

Yes, I have anointed myself and I don't wear my title lightly. I have been a smoothie devotee since well before they became trendy and have enjoyed not only the incredible health benefits and the convenience of getting a few servings of necessary fruits and green vegetables in a small number of sips but also the vast number of vibrant color-filled food combinations you can use to make these multi-benefit drinks. I have the pleasure of drinking one almost every day of the year.

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The Healthy Smoothie Bible has been a source of creative ingredient inspiration for a few years. With over 100 recipes, you're sure to find a smoothie for almost every meal plan or occasion. The book also inspired me to come up with my own smoothie recipe that I whip up in minutes in my trusty Vitamix Blender for a blast of energy first thing in the morning or in the afternoon to beat that 3 PM fade. As a bonus, I include some nourishing ingredients that may be beneficial for my skin. Try my quick and easy Energy Blast Smoothie recipe below or be a Smoothie Visionary and create colorful combinations to suit your own taste and/or health needs:

Energy Blast Smoothie

Juliet's Energy Blast Smoothie

makes 1-18 ounce serving

Ingredients

1 cup of frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
½ of a banana, preferably frozen
1 cup of frozen chopped spinach or kale
1 heaping scoop of Collagen Peptides (I use this.)
1 scoop of Plant-based Superfood Powder (l LOVE this one.)
1 cup of Almond Milk (this is the BEST!)

Add all ingredients to your blender, mix and enjoy!

Love, Juliet

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The Greens

green /ɡrēn/

adjective

1. of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds.

For me, the color green signifies an abundant life in harmony, and supremely good health - all things that are important for my overall wellbeing. I've carried my adoration of the hue into my business with our company logo in 4 ombre green leaves, each representing a part of the foundation of our organization's core values: a passion for color, a love of design, respect for our community and a commitment to service to others.

Shop the Green Envy Necklace from the Handmade Luxe Collection.

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One of my self-care rituals is a regular detox day consisting of yoga, meditation, lots of rest and a juice or smoothie cleanse. I feel that giving my mind and digestive system a break is one of the best things I can do to help create balance, replenish my energy and maintain my glow. Lately, I've been whipping up this absolutely delightful, deliciously simple Detox Spinach Green Smoothie that I discovered on the food blog, Vibrant Plate. Give the recipe below a try the next time you want a healthy treat!

Detox Spinach Green Smoothie

Ingredients

2 bananas
1 apple
1 cup young spinach leaves
1 lime (or orange, lemon)
water as needed (I substitute unsweetened green tea)

Instructions

Peel bananas and apple, cut into slices and put into a blender. Wash spinach leaves and add to blender. Squeeze juice of 1 lime (can be replaced with orange or lemon) into the blender.
Add water or green tea as needed.
Blend until smooth (I use my trusty Vitamix) and serve.

The Color Lab Blog - Green Handbags

Of course, my obsession with green wouldn't be a real thing if it didn't continue in my closet. I use the vibrancy of the hue to liven neutral looks - tans, beiges and browns never had a better partner. Colorful accessories, like the handbags I found and love above, are a major way to make a dynamic impact with any outfit and adding almost any shade of green will take your OOTD to bright, exciting levels.

SHOP Green Handbags:

1. WaiWai Faune Bag

2. Ainifeel Padlock Messenger Bag

3. ZAC Zac Posen Eartha Iconic Shopper

4. Steven Alan Etta Hobo Bag (no longer available - a similar style here)

5. Calvin Klein Lynn Pebble Crossbody

6. Ainifeel Top Handle Tote Bag (no longer available but here's a similar one)

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Until next time, live a color-filled life!

Juliet's Signature