Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Green Smoothies - Blueberry Spinach Delight

Do you want to eat more greens and find an easy way to do so? Try making green smoothies in the morning!
I make these often  - they are a great way to get instant energy and are packed with amazing yummy goodness! Lately I've been substituting my fresh garden baby-romaine lettuce instead of the spinach. Here is an example of one I do often (dairy and wheat-free) :  Even my 2-year old loves taking sips of this! Enjoy

Combine these first 3 ingredients in blender: (I use the "Magic Bullet " type)
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup water (adjust to your liking)
big handful of organic baby spinach (or mixed greens)

Then add:
1/2 cup frozen blueberries (or strawberries)
1 pear (ripe- peeled and cut in few pieces) or apple
Mix on high again....

Then add and mix for only 10-15 seconds: (very important not to over-process these and add at the end):
1 scoop Greens powder
2 tbsp. protein powder (ie. Hemp, Pumpkin seed, or Vega's Smoothie to Go Protein powder)
1 tbsp. chia seeds (ground/milled)
1 tsp. Agave nectar or honey (or few drops stevia liquid)  -optional
1 tsp. Fish oil