The Daily Perricone features a wonderful shake called the Coco-Green Protein Shake to help us get back on track with healthy eating after the holidays!

The shake contains ample doses of fiber, potassium, protein and Omega-3’s, plus coconut oil. Coconut oil has been shown to give the metabolism a boost because of its thermogenic effect.

Coco-Green Protein Shake

Ingredients

• ¼ cup plain low-fat yogurt or kefir.

• 1 and ½ tablespoons coconut oil.

• 1 handful organic spinach.

• 1 small handful kale, about 2 leaves.

• 3 tablespoons almond butter

• 1 tablespoon Spirulina

• ¼ cup coconut milk.

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds.

Directions

• Combine ingredients in food processor or blender.

• Blend on high until all ingredients are well combined.

• Enjoy.