THE HOT PINK MONKEY SMOOTHIE
Today I want to share one of the the most vibrant (and insanely delicious) smoothies up my sleeve: The Hot Pink Monkey Smoothie, made with creamy ripe banana, brilliantly sweet and pink beets, and a hint of fresh spice. Beets have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, coupled with a stimulating effect on the various detoxification pathways of your body, especially your liver. They’re packed with betaine, a nutrient that promotes the flow of bile for better digestion and improves liver detoxification, as well as crucial vitamins A, B and C, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and folic acid. Please feel free to add a cup (or two) of fresh leafy greens to this raw beet smoothie for an extra nutrient boost. Be aware the hot-pink color may be compromised, but I promise your body will be forever thankful!
The Hot Pink Monkey [makes 1 smoothie]
1 MEDIUM BANANA, FROZEN
½ LARGE BEET, PEELED AND CUT INTO CUBES FOR EASIER BLENDING
¼ AVOCADO, PEELED AND PITTED
1-INCH KNOB FRESH GINGER, PEELED
½-1 CUP FILTERED WATER, DEPENDING ON DESIRED CONSISTENCY
1 CUP KALE OR SPINACH (OPTIONAL)
Place all of the ingredients in a high speed blender; start with ½ cup water, then while blending, gradually adding more until the ‘ice cream’ has a soft-serve creamy, creamy like consistency. Pour into your favorite bowl or glass and sprinkle on your favorite toppings, enjoy!
Nutritional Information [per smoothie= 2 cups]
230 Calories, 46g Carbohydrates, 6g Fat, 4.3g Protein, 9.7g Fiber, 25g Sugar