Green smoothies don't have to be just for yogi, raw foodie, health nuts. They're a delicious, healthy snack that anyone can enjoy. Many people seem to have it in their minds that anything that is colored green must taste bad. I'm here to dispel this myth! My son has learned from an early age that the color of one's food has nothing to do with flavor. He'll drink a green smoothie if it tastes good. Below is a basic recipe that you can play around with. Try peaches, mango, pineapple, pears, but don't forget the banana and the greens. The basic formula is 60% greens and 40% fruit. I prefer spinach as my greens since they have a mild flavor that blends well with berries and bananas. You can also use kale, chard, collard greens and even broccoli. Get really adventurous and try green beans, cucumber, celery and add spice with herbs like parsley or cilantro.
Basic Green Smoothie Recipe:
1 banana
2 well-packed cups of spinach
1/2-1 cup fresh or frozen berries
2 cups water
Combine all ingredients in blender and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until very smooth. Drink immediately.
Optional additions:
3 Tbsp. hemp seed powder
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 Tbsp. flaxseed oil
1/8 tsp. stevia powder
2 open capsules of probiotics
liquid vitamin D
These smoothies are packed full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Because it's all raw, none of the vitamins or minerals have been broken down. The enzymes in the food are still in tact as well. These enzymes are amino acids and are used by your body to build muscle. Protein is just one way to get amino acids, enzymes are another way.
1 banana
2 well-packed cups of spinach
1/2-1 cup fresh or frozen berries
2 cups water
Combine all ingredients in blender and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until very smooth. Drink immediately.
Optional additions:
3 Tbsp. hemp seed powder
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 Tbsp. flaxseed oil
1/8 tsp. stevia powder
2 open capsules of probiotics
liquid vitamin D
These smoothies are packed full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Because it's all raw, none of the vitamins or minerals have been broken down. The enzymes in the food are still in tact as well. These enzymes are amino acids and are used by your body to build muscle. Protein is just one way to get amino acids, enzymes are another way.
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