VSG: Detox

Detox Smoothie

SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 5 MIN Gluten Free | Soy Free | Raw (option)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup green tea, chilled
• ½ cup kale, frozen
• ½ cup broccoli, frozen
• ½ banana, frozen
• 1 cup raspberries, blackberries or strawberries, frozen
• 1 scoop of rice protein powder
• ½ cup ice
• Stevia, maple syrup, or your favorite sweetener
to taste

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Raw Variation: Replace maple syrup with raw agave or dates. Use an unheated/ raw protein powder. Brew tea without heat by soaking tea leaves in water and leaving in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours.

Tip: Try using stevia instead of maple syrup to reduce sugar intake!

[more on pages 202-203]

Much more from the VSG: Your Guide to Functional Veganism

• Green Tea and Berries: National Cancer Institute Loves Green Tea learn more
• Kale: Can Kale Affect Your Genes? learn more
• Plus Food Charts by Nutrition on pages 226-260 so you can replace or add an ingredient helping you maximize nutrients for optimal health.
• So whether you're a long-term vegan or just trying to optimize your meals with maximum nutrition, the VSG is a fun and detailed guide.
• Visit: The Vegan Survival Guide (amazon.com)

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