RecipeLongevity Smoothie

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
  • Calories: 230
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Total Fat: 4.5 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 44 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 14 g
  • Total Sugar: 23 g
    • Natural Sugar: 23 g
    • Added Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 20 mg

I love this smoothie because it’s quick and easy to make, and it incorporates six superfoods that research shows can help lengthen your life: berries, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, banana and green tea. Simply blend and enjoy!

This recipe comes from my latest book, Joy Bauer’s Superfood! To learn more, click here.

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This recipe makes 1 serving (1½ cups)
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen mixed berries (any type)
  • ½ to 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup loosely packed kale or spinach leaves
  • 6 nuts (1 almond + 1 peanut + 1 macadamia + 1 pecan + 1 walnut + 1 pistachio)*
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds or ground flaxseeds
  • ½ cup green tea, chilled
  • 3 to 5 ice cubes (optional)

*You may substitute any nuts you have on hand.

Preparation:

Place all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy. 

Nutrition information provided for 1 smoothie.

Also, try this Longevity Soup!

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