📌HOW TO BUILD ANY SMOOTHIE LIKE A BOSS

Coming up empty-handed on what to add? Here are some options to help build out your perfect smoothie: •Sweeteners Add a little sweet to your smoothie, whether it's to curb that sweet tooth or to balance out some of the bitterness from leafy greens or other ingredients. – Honey – Dates – Agave nectar – Yacon syrup – Coconut sugar •Fruit/Frozen Fruit The fruit you use will play a big part in the flavor of your smoothie. Using frozen fruit instead of fresh is an easy way to add instant thickness to your smoothie. – Bananas – Berries – Cherries (remove pits) – Mango – Pineapple

•Liquid The amount of liquid you use will help to determine how thick your smoothie will be. – Water – Milk – Milk Alternative (almond, hemp, coconut) – Coconut water – Brewed tea or coffee •Protein Powder The protein-powder category has exploded in the past few years. There's an option for almost every type of diet or lifestyle and a wide range of flavors too. – Whey protein – Casein protein – Pea protein – Egg white protein – Hemp protein

•Leafy Greens Most of us fall short on our daily vegetable intake. Smoothies are an easy (and tasty) way to sneak in some leafy greens. – Kale – Spinach – Arugula – Beet greens – Dandelion greens •Thickener Add a creamier, thicker consistency to your blend along with a boost of nutrition with these options. – Avocado – Protein powder – Hemp seeds

If you're still feeling a little lost, we've included a recipe for each smoothie option to get you started: