This smoothie packs over 3 servings of fruits and vegetables, along with several other brain-healthy and heart-healthy ingredients recommended as part of a Mediterranean diet.

Plant based Acai breakfast smoothie recipe

Makes 1 large serving

1.5 cups baby spinach

1 scoop vegan protein powder (or Greek yogurt)

1 cup unsweetened almond or coconut/almond/hemp milk (carrageenan-free)

1 package of frozen acai (rinse under warm water 30 seconds before opening) OR frozen berries

½ frozen banana (whole banana if post-workout)

1 tablespoon almond butter

1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

Blend all ingredients and top with a dash of cinnamon or some shredded coconut (optional)