Charlotte Veggie

Bright & Balanced Banana-less Green Smoothie

If you are not a green smoothie novice, want something less sweet, but still very palatable, look no further. This blend is refreshing and full of immune boosting vitamin C. It feels detoxing, fatigue fighting, and is just plain satisfying after travel or a major sweat session!

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Bright & Balanced Banana-less Green Smoothie

Charlotte Veggie Original

DF, GF

Serves 2

Blend together the following:
2 cups baby spinach
1/3 cup frozen pineapple tidbits
1 small Gala apple
1.5 cups nondairy milk (I have used unsweetened plain or unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
1 scoop Sun Warrior Raw Vegan Protein powder in Natural flavor

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