Favorite Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies are great. They can replace a meal if you're trying to lose weight, or serve as a serious snack for those training hard or trying to put on muscle.

Depending on what I've got planned, I usually have one or two smoothies a day, in addition to my main meals and other snacks. I always have one before and after any serious strength training workout. I also make sure to have a smoothie about an hour or so before my martial arts training. It's a great way to fuel up without feeling heavy or overly full.

Here's my go-to smoothie recipe.

• 8-10 oz. cold green tea or water


• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk


• 1 banana


• 1/2 cup frozen organic mixed berries


• 1/2 cup frozen organic spinach, kale, or both


• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed and/or chia seed


• 2 to 4 tablespoons protein powder


• 1 teaspoon powdered greens or spirulina (optional)


• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)

A few quick points...

• Add more green tea (or water) if the smoothie is too thick.


• I use NutriBiotic rice protein powder. My smoothies tend to have 20-40 grams of protein.


• Sometimes I substitute frozen tropical fruit (pinapple, papaya, mango, etc.) or acai in place of mixed berries.


• You won't taste the spinach or kale.