In theory, you know youshouldeat more veggies.
Choking down your daily allotment isnt always easy, especially if youre not a huge fan of their taste.
Thats where smoothies can come in clutch.
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Overall, its a great low-effort, no-extra-time-in-the-kitchen way to add some veggies to your diet, Murphy says.
Puree bakedsweet potatoesand combine in a blender with a medium-size frozen banana.
Add the blueberries into the blender, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
For some extra sweetness, stir in two tablespoons of agave.
(Maple syrup also works.)
That sweet pineapple is really key here; itll subdue the bitter taste of the kale.
If you want some bonusveggies, you could also add one cup of baby kale.
Once smooth, divide between two glasses, sprinkle chia seeds on top, and drink up.
Blend until smooth and top with leftover coconut flakes.
And dont forget the secret ingredient that lends this smoothie its chocolatey taste: cocoa powder.
To boost the sweetness, drizzle in some more maple syrup.
Peel abutternut squash, cut into cubes, roast in the oven, and freeze.
(you might also buy frozen butternut squash cubes, or sub in pumpkin or sweet potato).
Peel and slice up two large oranges (rich in vitamin C!)
and a medium-size carrot.
To tone down the banana, add extra lemon juice.
Final product tasting a little too, um, beety?
Try adding a teaspoon or two of honey.
Roughly two tablespoons of oatmeal will also blunt the taste a little, too.
Besides, theyre rich in unsaturated fats, the kind that help lowerbad cholesterol.
Feel free to add coconut milk as well if you have some.
For a cute photo op, garnish with a lime wedge and shredded unsweetened coconut.
