Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Paleo, Dairy Free, Vegan
Eating raw greens can be difficult both due to the sour/bitter taste, as well as the strong cell walls that make chewing them well a challenge. Blending greens enables our bodies to absorb all of the amazing nutrients; adding fruit makes us more likely to drink them. Regular consumption of green smoothies forms a good habit of eating greens.
Green smoothies are easy to make and quick to clean up, making them the freshest and fastest way to get your veggies. They can be a healthy fast food if you blend up extra and store it in an airtight jar in the refrigerator. Be sure to use the extra within two days and shake before drinking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Little River spinach (pack the cups with the fresh spinach)
- 2 cups banana (about 2 bananas), peel and cut into chunks
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 cup water
Directions
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Add spinach to blender.
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Add sliced banana, apple juice and water to blender.
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Blend and enjoy! If consistency is too thick, add a little more water or apple juice.
Recipe Notes
You can make your own mix! Just use 2 cups of veggies, 2 cups of fruit, and 2 cups of liquid. If you prefer really cold smoothies, use ice cubes in place of the water or use frozen fruit (now available in 5-pound bags in our freezer aisles).