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- Hey my munchies, welcome to the channel.
If you're new or if you're not, I'm Alyssia,
and I'm stoked you're here either way.
Today, I have got some healthy green smoothie recipes
to share with you, and get this, they actually taste good.
I am hesitant about anything too green that's drinkable,
because I need it sweet enough.
I'm not a fan of the super green juice, for instance.
But a lot can be done to make a smoothie tasty,
and it turns out the greens don't really get in the way.
One of the ways I add sweetness
is by using prune juice as my liquid.
Many of you know I am a huge fan of Sunsweet Prunes,
and their Amazin Prune Juice is just as tasty and nutritious
with no added sugar or preservatives.
Thanks to Sunsweet for partnering with me on this video.
There are a couple of other things
that set Sunsweet's Amazin Prune Juice
apart from other juices beyond no added sugar.
For one, it's more nutritionally dense.
It's a natural source of fiber
with four grams per serving, including health benefits
from both soluble and insoluble fiber.
Prune juice has a unique natural component
that is absorbed slowly into the body,
allowing more water to enter, moisture to increase,
and therefore helps regulate digestion.
Add in the minerals potassium and magnesium,
and these nutrients work together
to help regulate muscle contraction
and relax the digestive tract.
Digestive health is so important.
You may have heard me talk about it by now on the channel.
Our digestion really impacts
our emotional, mental, and physical health too,
and they're all connected.
So prune juice is really an awesome plant-based method
that can help keep your digestive health on track.
It's delicious on its own,
but it's also easy to integrate
into your day or daily routine,
like with these green smoothies,
all of which are completely vegan with no added sugar.
The first one is one I have loved for years:
♪ Mint Chip Smoothie ♪
♪ Yeah! ♪
For the chip part of the smoothie,
I am taking some cacao nibs
and pulsing them in a blender or processor
until they're broken up, but not into a fine powder
because you still want them to be crunchy bites.
That is getting mixed into the final smoothie,
which consists of Sunsweet Amazin Prune Juice as my liquid,
frozen banana for creaminess and sweetness,
oats, which also adds to the creamy and substantial texture,
almond butter, vanilla extract, fresh mint leaves.
Now, you could use extract, but I love the fresh herb.
If you do use extract, I recommend peppermint
as opposed to mint extract,
which sort of tastes like toothpaste.
In addition to fresh mint,
we are adding a ton of spinach greens,
and you can really load it up in a smoothie
because you can't taste the spinach,
and it's only going to add nutrition.
Blend it up.
I need green smoothies ultra smooth,
so really let it go for a minute or two.
Now I can combine the creamy mint smoothie
with the crunchy cacao chip.
Just mix it together, and oh my gosh,
I can't believe this is getting my veggies in.
This smoothie is cool, creamy,
and naturally sweet and satisfying.
That is thanks to Sunsweet's Prune Juice,
which not only adds sweetness and ups the nutrition,
but it also makes it possible for me
to actually eat more healthy green goodness,
because if the smoothie tastes good, I'm gonna eat it.
Well, drink it.
Now, between the sweet minty taste
and that crunchy cacao texture,
this smoothie is like a treat I really look forward to,
and finding ways to enjoy how we treat our bodies
is really what I have found
to be the key to health and happiness.
We have to like the things we're eating
and the ways that we're living.
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Next up, Mighty Mango Smoothie.
♪ Mighty Mango Smoothie ♪
What makes it mighty?
Well, how about a head of romaine to start?
Say what?
Romaine is often overlooked as a green,
but it's actually high in minerals and vitamins.
My goals with health have shifted a lot over the years,
but what I've come to realize is I want to fuel my body
with more of what I know, ingredients that I know.
More plants and items that come from this Earth
that are not made in a lab.
And all of the ingredients in these smoothies today
are just that.
So with the romaine, I also add in some frozen mango,
lemon, I'm adding the flesh and all,
no skin, which is bitter, but the rest is not
and it's gonna add fiber and nutrients,
along with some cashew butter,
Sunsweet Amazin Prune Juice as my liquid,
and for extra mighty goodness, a scoop of pea protein powder
or your favorite protein powder.
You can skip it, but it really helps
make the smoothie more satiating,
especially if you're having this
as an on-the-go breakfast rather than a snack.
This smoothie's ultimate flavor and taste
is going to depend on what kind of protein powder you use.
Truly, though, the Sunsweet Prune Juice
is very light in flavor, it's delicate,
so it can be added to and complement
most flavor combinations,
it's not going to overwhelm or get in the way.
The vegan protein powder I used today is not sweet,
so I let the mango and of course the prune juice
do the sweetening once again.
Sunsweet prunes are made from a special variety
of high quality plums that are fresh and super juicy.
I don't know if you remember, but I actually got to go visit
some of the Sunsweet plum farms a few years ago
and eat the plums right off the tree,
and holy moly, they are the most delicious thing ever.
It's clear why they are so tasty and plump as prunes,
but also, of course, why they make
for an extra special prune juice too.
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Okay, the last smoothie of the day is:
♪ Kale Kiwi Coconut-Cado ♪
♪ That's the smoothie for me ♪
Is that title a little too much?
I had to make use of the alliteration
from all of these ingredients,
most of which you can probably guess by now.
Kale.
I used to think I wasn't a kale fan, it's grown on me,
but in smoothies I really prefer baby kale.
And heads up, you can freeze kale, or really any greens.
So if they're on the way out,
or if you won't use them up in time,
freeze them for a smoothie later on.
I also add in a few kiwi, which are so sweet and delicious,
coconut cream, which adds a creaminess,
texture, and a natural sweetness,
as well as coconut butter.
And the cado is, of course, avocado,
which I have also frozen, and that's another great way
to save your avocados the day they are finally ripe
and you know you better use it now or else.
My liquid is the Sunsweet Amazin Prune Juice,
and it all gets blended up.
This one is tropical, it's a little bit tangy from the kiwi,
and naturally sweet and satisfying from the coconut.
Honestly, the greens, you can see them,
but you can't even taste them.
It really is so tasty,
and all the fruits, greens, and prune juice
are going to really up my digestive health.
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These smoothies are great for on-the-go breakfast or snacks.
Many don't realize you can make smoothies
and then freeze them,
you can thaw them out the day before enjoying,
or you can refrigerate them for a day or two.
If they start to separate, just give them a shake.
This makes it really easy
to incorporate lots of healthy ingredients,
like fruits and vegetables and Sunsweet's Prune Juice,
into your daily health routine.
The prune juice also won't cause an upset stomach
like many sugary juices do,
and it's gonna help you feel good all day.
That's why prunes are called the feel-good fruit, after all.
♪ Thank you, Sunsweet ♪
I did a video previously with drinks for digestion
if you want more prune juice ideas,
and I will link that below.
Okay, thank you so much for being here,
I hope these recipes can inspire you on your journey.
Give Sunsweet Prune Juice a try,
because it really is amazin',
not to mention Sunsweet is just a fantastic company
that I really personally love and appreciate.
So thank you to Sunsweet
for partnering with me on this video.
I will be back next week with another new episode,
and remember, it's all a matter of mind over munch.
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