Your key guide to mastering the art of the perfect smoothie!

Want a totally epic smoothie that will actually satisfy your taste buds & your cravings so you don’t go & inhale that piece of cake for morning tea snack. Here are some great tips on how to make your smoothies as nutritious as possible.

The basics - What you need to source to incorporate the ultimate nourishment:

• Healthy fats high in omega-3
• Protein (try our raw Amazonia protein powder – it’s seriously amazing!) or mix it up with some nuts
• Raw, fresh or self-frozen fruit or vegetables

Healthy Fats:

• Coconut oil or milk
• Nuts
• Avocado
• Ground Flaxseeds or flaxseed oil
• Almond or cashew butter
• Pre-soaked chia seeds
• Maca powder
• Blend 11 mix

Protein:

• A well-sourced protein powder can work wonders!
• Activated nuts
• Tahini
• Pumpkin seeds
• Oats

Fruit & Vege:

Hint: We love pre-freezing fresh fruit or vege to make the smoothie extra refreshing! Keep the produce seasonal to avoid extra pesticide use or carbon footprint.

• Banana
• Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or mulberries
• Mango
• Cucumber
• Spinach
• Kale
• Acai berry
• Apple
• Citrus
• Basically most fruits will work, mix it up & go with what you have!

Get an extra boost of nutrients: 

Add a scoop of your fave superfood to make your smoothie even more powerful! Try these: 

• Raw cacao powder
• Bee pollen
• Aloe-vera juice
• Spirulina
• Acai
• Try our amazing Pondwater! It is epic & will have you feeling better than you can imagine! All your super-greens in one hit. 

Maybe even add in some medicinal herbs too: 

• Cinnamon: excellent for insulin sensitivity, diabetes & reducing blood glucose levels
• Astragalus membranaceous: feeling a little overwhelmed or anxious? This is the herb for you! Also great for immune system functionality.
• Maca: The ultimate herb in nourishing your endocrine (hormone) system.
• Rhodiola: A leading herb in nourishing & providing vitality
• Green tea powder: high in antioxidant & a perfect pick-me-up alternative to coffee
• Peppermint: Excellent for digestion
• Ginger: A beautiful herb for circulation & cleansing
• There are so many great ones, try them all!

Extra hints & tips:

• Freeze fresh fruit into ice cubes to add in
• Made too much from your previous smoothie mix? Make them into ice blocks!
• Pre-made some iced tea? Why not add it into your smoothie!
• Try to keep your produce & supplements organic to ensure they are well absorbed by the body

Wholesomeness on-the-go favourite recipes:

Choc Almond Decadence:

• 1 banana (frozen)
• ¼ cup, activated almonds
• 2 scoops of raw Amazonian Slim & Tone protein powder
• 450ml of almond milk
• 1 ½ heaped teaspoons of raw cacao powder

The Ultimate Big Green Booster!

• ½ cup of cucumber
• 3 – 4 pitted dates
• Handful of spinach leaves
• Handful of kale
• 1 scoop of avocado (frozen)
• Couple of ice cubes
• 2 scoops of raw slim & tone Amazonian protein powder
• 450ml of coconut water

What’s your favourite smoothie? We want to hear from you! Share & inspire others.