Popeye’s Secret Smoothie

Maca, yogurt, and lime combine to make this refreshingly citrusy – banana adds luscious texture and sweetness. Your kids will love to “drink like Popeye!”

All of the following measures can be used approximately and altered to fit your taste.

Yield: 2

Ingredients:

2 loosely packed cups spinach leaves
1 cup coconut water
1 banana, preferably frozen
1 lime, squeezed (2 if there is very little juice) – or if you don’t have a lime, use lemon
4 tbsp raw organic maca
3/4 cup yogurt, plain (regular or coconut, for a vegan version)
1/4 cup chia
2 dried figs
Honey or maple syrup to taste, if you like your smoothies sweet

To Make: Add all of the ingredients to a high-powered blender, and mix. Tamp down as needed to make sure everything blends completely. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Enjoy the rush of power!

From Jennifer Silverberg at www.EatYourselfWell.com and facebook.com/eatyourselfwell Please maintain link as you copy and share recipe with others!