Valentines Day Smoothie

There are many variations to this smoothie depending on your preferences however I am here to tell you that if you stick to the quantities you will not have an issue with consistency. I have used almond milk, as the base for this recipe but yo could use coconut milk, oat milk, rice milk or regular milk as well. For fruits I’ve added fresh strawberries, bananas, raspberries, and dates – you could use frozen fruit as well as long as they are unsweetened and the ingredients on the pack only say frozen fruit. As for nuts I used walnuts but you can use any nuts you have. In reference to add ons, I also like sneaking a little raw beetroot into the smoothie, you don’t taste it but it gives a little earthy note and amps up the flavor. 

When it comes to protein, if you are consuming this at the end of your workout then adding a whole scoop of protein powder makes sense to keep those protein levels high. But if you are having this as a breakfast smoothie you could add 2 tbsp greek yogurt or half a scoop of protein powder to ensure there is protein in there but not as much. I also like using Vital Proteins Collagen in the smoothie. You could also add a teaspoon of flaxseed powder or chia seeds but I like t switch it up. Sometimes I add a tsp of coconut oil for an additional healthy fat consumption. As for the garnish, I used a raw beetroot cut into the shape of a heart. You can roast the beetroot as well or steam it. But be mindful that it will stain your tongue – incase you drink it and after a date right after.