So, I’m thinking of adding a Recipe of the Week to the blog…what do you all think? I mean, I have been posting about food that I make, but having a more intentional post with ingredients and steps on how to make the dish. Does that sound good? It does to me, so without further ado, the recipe of the week…Green Smoothie/Juice!
It tastes a lot better than it sounds, I promise. Also, it’s probably a lot easier than you would expect. I’ve been making smoothies for years and years, but I’ve just started to experiment with different ingredients and different combinations. Also, as I’ve been trying to be more nutritionally conscious, I’ve been looking for other recipes to add to my repertoire. I found a variety of green smoothies and juices online, but I didn’t have all the ingredients on hand for any of the recipes, so I made my own! (It’s a great way to use up odds and ends of fresh vegetables and fruits that you want to use up before they go to waste!) So keep reading if you’d like the recipe 🙂
Green Smoothie/Juice
Total Time: 5-10 min. depending on how fast you can peel and chop fruits and vegetables
Serves: 1 (but it’s a very very large glass)
Ingredients:
2 large handfuls of leafy green vegetables (spinach, kale, anything works)
1 handful of a citrus fruit (I used tangerines)
1 handful of a “meatier” fruit (apples, pears, etc.)
1/3 to 1/2 cup of fruit juice or water
a few sprigs of mint (optional)
Steps:
1. Combine all of the above ingredients in a blender. (Putting the heavier ingredients closer to the blades of the blender will speed the process up)
2. Blend until it is your desired consistency. Add additional water if needed.
3. Pour into a cup and enjoy!
Should you want more of a smoothie consistency…
1. omit the citrus fruit, add a handful of berries, a banana, and a few spoonfuls of yogurt.
2. Follow the same steps as above!
See, super easy, super healthy, and super delicious!
Delectable 