This smoothie is super quick and easy to make. It is packed with folate, iron, B12 and antioxidants, which are the 4 pillars of building healthy red blood cells!
Time: 5 minutes
Serves 1

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 small beetroot
• ½ cup of raspberries or blueberries
• 1 cup of spinach, kale or silverbeet
• 3 soaked prunes or 1 soaked date
• Small wedge of lemon (organic if possible, peel included)
• 1-2 teaspoons of spirulina powder*
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla essence
• ½ cup of water or milk of choice
• 2 tablespoons of sunflower seeds/hemp seeds*
• *Optional, but delicious

METHOD:

1. Place all ingredients in a speed blender until smooth
2. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, yoghurt if you want a more substantial smoothie
3. Enjoy