Many of us overindulged over the holiday season and perhaps skipped some of our workouts. Three months after Christmas and perhaps you’re still trying to implement healthy habits to shed the weight you gained. I’ve been drinking this green detox smoothie on repeat since January. It tastes like a pina colada and I hope you love it as much as I do!

The holidays shouldn’t be an excuse to eat whatever you want  because there will always be something on the horizon whether it’s Christmas, a birthday or event, and it’s the perfect way to create and excuse bad habits. I believe in indulging in moderation, but many people who struggle with their weight aren’t able to do that successfully.

Now that 2018 has come to a close, you can use a brand new 2019 as a way to jump start positive changes – it’s not too late. Just remember, you aren’t suddenly a new person because the calendar changed, so it will be up to you to commit to a resolution (even after it gets hard and a lot less fun) in order to have success.

Drinking a green detox smoothie is a great start! I love vegetables, but even I find it challenging to eat as many as I know that I should be eating. Drinking your greens is easy and delicious and much better for you than most anything else you’ve been sipping on. If green doesn’t do it for you, try my healthy strawberry milkshake recipe instead.

Green detox smoothie

This green detox smoothie is loaded with vegetables, protein and delicious coconut flavour for a refreshing treat or post-workout snack that won’t pack on the pounds.

Green Detox Smoothie

This recipe makes 2 shakes (James wanted to try one, too, so I doubled up).

Ingredients

Pro tip: using frozen fruit means you don’t have to add ice for a thick, frothy and delicious smoothie texture. The cottage cheese also plays a role (and doesn’t taste like cottage cheese, I promise).

Directions

  1. Put everything in your blender (bonus points for you if you have the Vitamix I covet) and combine until smooth. Serve immediately

What’s your favorite kind of smoothie?

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