Tropical Green Smoothie

 This decadent and incredibly creamy smoothie is loaded with essential fats (which we should all know by now that a high-fat diet is healthier than a low-fat diet).  Just throw in your favorite immune regulating leafy greens, and this becomes one nutrient packed, and very filling smoothie.

(And who am I kidding, you can't really slurp this one through a straw.  You'll probably want a nice big spoon.  ;)

INGREDIENTS:

- 1 cup frozen organic tropical fruit blend (I use a mix of pineapple, mango and papayas)

- half of an avocado

- 1 ripe or frozen banana (or just a good drizzle of honey)

- 1 tablespoon coconut butter (optional but preferred)

- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

- dash of Himalayan pink salt (or other unrefined sea salt)

-  1 1/2 cups of coconut milk (from a BPA-free can or carton, and add more or less depending on how thick you like it)

- 1 large handful of kale, spinach, or other green

- 1 small handful of ice cubes

*note: If you want this extra creamy and almost resembling soft serve ice cream, use a frozen banana, and chill your can of coconut milk ahead of time.  Yum.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.  

2.  Serve immediately, and enjoy being full and satisfied for a good while!

Approximately 2-4 servings