Green Smoothies

Since this is something we have lots at our house I had better post it! In fact I think if you do only one thing different in your diet having a regular green smoothie would probably be one of the best things you could do. It's a quick Simple drink of pure nutrition! I have found they give me tons of energy, I'm not as hungry, and I need less sleep when I am drinking them often. I love that my kids enjoy drinking them and always ask for more. It's a great way to get my picky eaters to eat greens! One drink gives you at LEAST 10-15 servings of fruits and vegetables that are full of protein, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes! It's probably one of the healthiest things you can do for you and your family! I will start by posting just the basic green smoothie that I usually make. Be creative and have fun with it and make it according to your tastes!

The Basic Green Smoothie

2 cups water

1/4 lemon with peel, opt.

2 Tablespoon agave nectar or other Healthy sweetener of choice

2 large handfuls of baby spinach and other greens of choice the more greens the better pack 'em in!

frozen fruit of choice

Place first 4 ingredients in your blender blend until smooth. Then add the frozen fruit. I just kind of eye it sometimes I add more if I want it nice and thick guessing I would say at least 2 cups frozen fruit! If you like them thick add more fruit Now depending on what fruit you add will depend on the color. Sometimes the color can be not so appetizing. I really like to add the frozen spectrum blend that I get at Costco with a frozen banana but it is kind of a brown color. But we really like the taste. A lot of people like to add the frozen berry mix of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. It makes it turn purple and looks a bit more appealing. Strawberries are great too but again kind of a interesting color! The Smoothie in the picture above is made with blueberries and banana. We have gotten used to the funny different concoctions and my kids pretty much will drink whatever. I will even sneak some kale and collard greens in at times and they never even noticed. But they are used to it. If you are just starting out on the green smoothie adventure you may want to have less greens and more fruit and maybe even a bit more sweetener. Then as tastes adjust you can slowly add more greens and less fruit. Just have fun and do what works for you. But be sure to give them a try your body will thank you!

Note:  This makes a 96 oz. blender jar full.  If your blender jar isn't that big you may want to half the recipe.