Green Superfood Smoothie

IT'S SPRING!!! So let's ring her in with my Green Superfood Smoothie, packed with kiwi, spinach, avocado, grapefruit, mango and spirulina!

For me, spring signifies rebirth - a fresh, clean start. It's customary for most to reset when the new year rings in on January 1. I tend to do so at the start of spring. It just feels more organic. Everything that laid barren and stark for months will soon come alive with colour, foliage, flowers and fruits. What better opportunity to recalibrate, reenergize and rejuvenate!

I've been feeling a little ragged and worn and it's affecting my sleep, which is affecting my concentration, which affects my mood. And when I am in a bad mood, my hair transforms to venomous snakes and my stares turn even the innocent to stone. Throw that *time of month* into the mix and you are looking at Medusa, in the flesh.

The Dude jokingly refers to me as Hulk during these spells. Sadly, I'm not in a position to dispute it. Sleep deprivation messes with my ability to not give a f**k and all that is trivial take on a life or death, sky is falling, world imploding urgency. Common sense and calm dessert me. Just this past week, all five feet four inches of me decided to go a full round with a moving streetcar, gloves off, arms and legs flailing in protest as it pulled away... WITHOUT ME. My more rational self would shrug in such instances, wait for another to arrive, or walk until one approaches. My Medusa Hulk hybrid self ran along side a large moving vehicle, screaming, punching and kicking.

So yeah, I have not been myself lately.

So, in addition to a much needed vacation, I've put some strategies in place to help me get back to being me. I am starting by reclaiming my bed for rest and well... you know. This means no laptop, tablet or phone under the covers. If I can get more than three hours sleep, I'll be golden. Eight hours would be ideal, but baby steps. I am deathly anemic, which has led to a host of other issues, so I am always looking for ways, other than red meat, to pump up my iron.

We're big fans of smoothies for breakfast and make them almost every morning. They are a great way to get those fruits and veggies on-the-go and bring a bit of balance to all the sweetness that I share here. I thought it would be fun to join in on the 30 Day Green Smoothie Challenge hosted by Simple Green Smoothies. We normally just throw in whatever fruits and veggies are on hand, without much rhyme or reason. I am hoping this challenge will help bring some balance and structure to my smoothie game and my life.

The challenge starts on April 1 and I will be charting my progress daily on Instagram. But before we get all structured and serious, I'm embracing my inner Hulk with this Green Superfood Smoothie. Maybe you will too.

Warning: it's been known to pop a few buttons and seams.

Satiating Smoothies:

Cashew Milk Espresso Smoothie

Mangosteen Passion Fruit Smoothie

Blueberry Chia Seed Smoothie

Green Superfood Smoothie

Green Superfood Smoothie with kiwi, spinach, avocado, grapefruit and spirulina.

Print Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 2

Author: I Sugar Coat It

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 teaspoon spirulina
• 2 kiwis
• 1 avocado
• ½ cup frozen mango chunks

Instructions

• Place all ingredients in the blender.
• Blend on high until smooth.
• It will be very thick. Add more juice or some water to thin the mixture if that's your preference.

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