Super Antioxidant Smoothie

In the midst of our busy lives, we are all looking for a quick way to get energy. With all the healthy resolution kick-offs, smoothies are an easy way to help burst your energy and daily nutrients in the New Year. Antioxidants are desired nutrients that help ward off free radicals from attacking the body’s cells, and after the Holidays, our bodies feel ran down and in need of an antioxidant boost. This Super Antioxidant smoothie is a favorite of mine.  It contains berries, pomegranate juice and matcha green tea powder for antioxidants and protein powder to keep you satisfied.  The green tea boosts energy levels as well, so it is perfect for a mid afternoon boost, or in the morning to wake up.

Author: Amy Lyons O’Neil

Amy has worked for Fresh and Natural Foods since 2006 contributing to the variety of healthful foods we offer. She graduated with a degree in studio art from Bethel University in 2007, but in her senior year of college, found that her passion was with the art of food. She later used her photography and culinary skills to create a vegan food and recipe blog, Fragrant Vanilla Cake. She has also written 3 cookbooks. She specializes in vegan and vegetarian recipes. Local, fresh and organic food has always been her focus in whatever she creates.

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Servings: 2 servings | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 0 minutes | Ready in: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 oz. Lakewood organic pomegranate juice
• 1 12 oz bag Woodstock organic frozen blackberries or blueberries
• 1 medium organic banana
• 1 Tbsp matcha (green tea) powder
• 1 scoop Raw Meal Vanilla (or other vegan) protein powder
• Liquid Stevia drops to taste, agave nectar or honey (optional)

Instructions

In a blender, combine all ingredients until smooth, serve!