build your own protein smoothie

What’s not to love about smoothies? They are convenient, customizable, portable and you can easily pack in the protein. They can taste like a tropical beach vacation drink or decadent chocolate dessert, depending on your mood or cravings. If you’re new to the wonderful world of smoothies, let us walk you through how to build your own nutrient-packed, delicious blend.

Step 1: Choose your base
A liquid base is necessary. Great options include: 

• Milk or alternative to dairy (almond, oat, soy, coconut, rice, hemp, flax seed)
• Coconut water
• Tap or bottled water
• Juice (use freshly squeezed if possible to avoid added sugars) ​

Step 2: Choose your flavor 

• Fruit of choice (frozen or fresh)
• Cacao powder for chocolate 
• Nut butters like peanut, almond or cashew 
• Flavored stevia drops 

Step 3: Add protein

• Protein power of choice (whey or plant-based) 

If you prefer to not use a protein powder, you can add traditional or greek style yogurt, single ingredient plant-based proteins like hemp seeds or nut butters for a boost of protein.

Special add-ons to enhance flavor and offer a nutritional boost: 

• Cinnamon (boosts metabolism and regulates blood sugar)
• Turmeric (fights inflammation and supports the immune system)
• Ginger (supports digestion) 

Make it extra creamy by adding:

• Banana
• Avocado
• Traditional, greek or non-dairy yogurt

Superfood add-ons we love to include:

• Collagen for joint support, youthful and healthy skin, nails and hair
• Spirulina for anti-inflammation and immune system support
• Chia seed, flax seed, coconut flakes for sustained energy
• Wheatgrass for detoxification and overall health ​

Green and Lean 

• 1 banana
• ½ avocado
• Handful fresh spinach 
• Handful of frozen mango
• ¼ cup of pure pineapple juice
• 3 tbsp hemp seed

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Add all ingredients to the blender and fill about ½ of the blender with water. Blend and enjoy.

PB & J Delight

• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup frozen or fresh strawberries, cherries (pitted) raspberries or blueberries
• ​1 tbsp nut butter of choice 
• 1 serving protein powder of choice (preferably non-flavored or vanilla)
• Milk or alternative dairy drink of choice 
• Cinnamon

​Add all fruit, nut butter, protein powder and milk base to the blender. Top with a dash of cinnamon and enjoy. 

Mint Chocolate Chip

• 1 banana or ½ avocado
• 1 serving of chocolate flavored protein powder 
• Milk or alternative dairy drink of choice 
• 1 serving of mint flavored liquid stevia drops

​Add all ingredients to the blender. Add ice if you prefer cold or ice cream consistency. 
Optional: top with a handful of raw cacao chips. 

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Interested in what we’re all drinking here at Longevity Club? Ask us. We love to share our favorite smoothie recipes. If you want more smoothie ideas or want to learn more about protein options or superfood boosts, email jamie@thelongevityclub.com.