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6 Ways to Supercharge Your Smoothie
The only thing we love more than a nutrition-packed smoothie? Giving it an extra boost with healthy add-ins. Read on for our favorite go-tos—plus smoothies from the B3 Kitchen to add them to. Whether you’re after more protein, essential fatty acids, or fiber, adding a spoonful of one of these nutritional superstars will give you just what you need.
Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds are an almost imperceptible way to boost the protein in your favorite smoothie recipe. In just one tablespoon you get 3 grams of protein, plus a dose of essential fatty acids. Add them to our Berry Green Smoothie Bowl.
Chia Seeds
With 5 grams of fiber per tablespoon, chia seeds are an excellent way to naturally keep things moving. Plus, a tablespoon also has 8% of the recommended daily value for iron, which is particularly helpful if you are vegetarian or vegan. Tip: If you add chia seeds to your smoothie, drink it right away to prevent it from turning into chia pudding. (Chia seeds gel in liquid.) Add them to our Ginger Peach Green Smoothie.
Flax Seeds
Buy a bag of ground flaxseeds—which are remarkably inexpensive, even at regular grocery stores—keep it in the fridge or freezer, and you’ll always have an instant nutrient boost on hand. Each tablespoon boasts 3 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein. Add them to our Coconut + Maca Shake.
Grass-Fed Collagen
There’s some evidence that grass-fed collagen can help with joint pain and rebuild connective tissue in hair, skin, and nails—plus each tablespoon has 5 grams of protein, so it’s also a nice alternative to complicated protein powders. Bonus: It won’t congeal in liquids, so it shouldn’t be too noticeable in your shake. Add them to our Golden Milk Smoothie.
Pea Protein
The latest form of powdered protein to hit the supplements aisle, this is an excellent choice if you are looking for a vegan option without whey or soy. It’s made from yellow split peas, is usually GMO- and allergen-free, and has some iron. We like unsweetened varieties with minimal added ingredients (like the ones from Now Foods or the Whole Foods 365 brand). Add it to our Green Detox Smoothie.
Cacao Powder
Reach for nutrient-rich raw cacao powder, which is less processed than cocoa powder, to add that chocolatey flavor we all love. Plus, just 2 tablespoons contain 4 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein, as well as almost 10% of your recommended iron for the day. Add it to our Sugar Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl + Superfood Toppings.
The only thing we love more than a nutrition-packed smoothie? Giving it an extra boost with healthy add-ins. Read on for our favorite go-tos—plus smoothies from the B3 Kitchen to add them to. Whether you’re after more protein, essential fatty acids, or fiber, adding a spoonful of one of these nutritional superstars will give you just what you need.
Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds are an almost imperceptible way to boost the protein in your favorite smoothie recipe. In just one tablespoon you get 3 grams of protein, plus a dose of essential fatty acids. Add them to our Berry Green Smoothie Bowl.
Chia Seeds
With 5 grams of fiber per tablespoon, chia seeds are an excellent way to naturally keep things moving. Plus, a tablespoon also has 8% of the recommended daily value for iron, which is particularly helpful if you are vegetarian or vegan. Tip: If you add chia seeds to your smoothie, drink it right away to prevent it from turning into chia pudding. (Chia seeds gel in liquid.) Add them to our Ginger Peach Green Smoothie.
Flax Seeds
Buy a bag of ground flaxseeds—which are remarkably inexpensive, even at regular grocery stores—keep it in the fridge or freezer, and you’ll always have an instant nutrient boost on hand. Each tablespoon boasts 3 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein. Add them to our Coconut + Maca Shake.
Grass-Fed Collagen
There’s some evidence that grass-fed collagen can help with joint pain and rebuild connective tissue in hair, skin, and nails—plus each tablespoon has 5 grams of protein, so it’s also a nice alternative to complicated protein powders. Bonus: It won’t congeal in liquids, so it shouldn’t be too noticeable in your shake. Add them to our Golden Milk Smoothie.
Pea Protein
The latest form of powdered protein to hit the supplements aisle, this is an excellent choice if you are looking for a vegan option without whey or soy. It’s made from yellow split peas, is usually GMO- and allergen-free, and has some iron. We like unsweetened varieties with minimal added ingredients (like the ones from Now Foods or the Whole Foods 365 brand). Add it to our Green Detox Smoothie.
Cacao Powder
Reach for nutrient-rich raw cacao powder, which is less processed than cocoa powder, to add that chocolatey flavor we all love. Plus, just 2 tablespoons contain 4 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein, as well as almost 10% of your recommended iron for the day. Add it to our Sugar Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl + Superfood Toppings.
