Smoothies are a great opportunity to increase your green leafy vegetable intake. Dark leafy greens are one of, if not the most energizing and nourishing way to start your day. The smoothie should be 75% greens, with the fruit used only to help sweeten it (never a fruit only smoothie.) – 25% of the smoothie. A high power blender helps make it creamy and delicious, but is not essential. Here are 2 sample recipes that are my favorites; there are infinite combinations, so find what you like. Drink these green smoothies daily, and watch your energy skyrocket!
Berry Explosion Smoothie
3-4 cups packed greens of choice (spinach, romaine, kale, collards, bok choy….)
1 ½ – 2 cups berries of choice (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, cherries)- fresh or frozen
1 banana
Water – filled to height of greens
*½-1 cup nondairy milk (almond, soy, hemp) – optional
1-2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds, chia seeds, or hemp seeds
1 cup ice cubes (if using fresh fruit)
Put in blender or food processer and process until smooth. Adjust flavor and texture with more berries, water, etc. Enjoy!
Mango Madness
2 cups packed spinach
2 cups packed romaine or kale (baby kale is sweeter than regular kale) – or 4 cups greens of choice
1 cup fresh or frozen mango
1/2 cup fresh or frozen pineapple
1/2-1 banana (optional)
*1/2 cup nondairy milk (almond, soy, hemp) – optional
Water filled to height of veggies
1-2 tablespoons of flax or chia seeds
1 cup ice cubes (if using fresh fruit)
Put in blender or food processer and process until smooth. Adjust flavor and texture with more or less fruit or water. Enjoy!