The Rhubarb Special – The Best Rhubarb Smoothie

Make use of some of the delicious early rhubarb with this best rhubarb smoothie! Packed with anti-inflammatories, antioxidants, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, healthy fats (omega-3s, omega-6s, omega-9s, MCTs), vitamins A, B(B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12), C, E, K… A great smoothie for building bone strength, improving cognitive and neurological function as well as aiding digestion!

Recipe

Makes 2L

  Ingredients:

• 3 Large handfuls of Kale
• 500g Rhubarb
• 2 handfuls of Raspberries
• Pomegranate
• Pear
• Apple
• Lemon
• Passion Fruit
• Large thumb of Ginger
• ½ Pint Water

2 Tablespoons of:

• Maca Powder
• Hemp Seeds
• Chia Seeds
• XCT Oil (or MCT or Coconut Oil)

1 Tablespoons of:

• Spirulina Powder
• Chlorella Powder
• Ashwagandha Powder
• Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
• Maringa Leaf Powder

Method:

1. Wash your ingredients.

2. Peel the lemon.

3. Chop the fruit and veg into chunks. Deseed the apple and pear. Scoop out the seeds of the pomegranate.

4. Chuck half of them into your blender.

5. Add the powders and the seeds.

6. Throw in the rest of your fruit and veg into the blender.

7. Add the XCT oil and water.

8. Mix until the consistency looks smooth.

9. When the shake looks smooth and creamy, detach from the blender and pour out as desired.

Perfect as a light, healthy breakfast for the family. Little smoothie bottles you can keep in your fridge and drink at your convenience. Or just pour into a large juice container and keep with you as something to sip on throughout the day or at the gym! A great way to keep your body full without the calories!

Or go crazy and add some more nuts, seeds, granola, raw cacao nibs or any extra fruit you might like and turn it into the best rhubarb smoothie bowl!

For more smoothie bowl ideas check out my collection here!