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A tall glass of Longevity Smoothie with a purple-striped straw sits on a coaster. Surrounding it are bowls of fresh spinach, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, bananas, and a striped cloth.

Longevity Smoothie

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.
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

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, (any combo like 1 almond + 1 peanut + 1 walnut, etc.)
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds or ground flaxseeds
  • ½ cup green tea, chilled
  • 3 to 5 ice cubes, optional (skip if using frozen fruit)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
Ingredient Details to Know
*If your berries are frozen solid, you may need to add a little extra liquid to help everything blend smoothly. 

Instructions
 

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

Notes

Ingredient substitution
*You may substitute any nuts you have on hand.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 220Carbohydrates: 44gProtein: 5gTotal Fat: 4.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 4g— Saturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 295mgFiber: 14gTotal Sugar: 23g— Natural Sugar: 23g— Added Sugar: 0gVitamin C: 37mgIron: 1.5mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.